GENEVA/WAM Dr Richard Peeperkorn, Representative of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, extended special thanks to the UAE for its contributions and collaboration with the organisation in Gaza. During a virtual press conference held on Thursday from Gaza with journalists in Geneva, Dr Peeperkorn stated that the organisation, in partnership with the UAE, organised a medical ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The total capital and reserves of banks operating in the UAE reached AED 495.2 billion at the end of June 2024, a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 10.6 percent compared to AED 447.8 billion in June 2023, according to the latest statistics of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The apex bank’s figures released on Thursday showed that ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Metro has celebrated its 15th anniversary on  September 9, marking a significant milestone in its journey of transforming the city’s mass urban transit. A symbol of Dubai’s spirit of innovation and excellence, the metro has become a vital lifeline connecting key areas across Dubai, providing reliable and sustainable transport for residents and visitors alike. Since opening on 9 ...

DUBAI/WAM The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has launched Data Bridge, a project that creates a digital connection with all entities involved in the ministry’s services. Through the project, MoEI can offer proactive services, request data only once, and exchange digital documents in real time. It is a transformational project under the federal government performance agreements 2023-2024. Data Bridge ...

KUWAIT/WAM Dr Matar Hamed Al Neyadi, UAE Ambassador to the State of Kuwait, met with Abdullah Al Yahya, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait, to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries, and ways of advancing them across several fields, as well as other topics of mutual interest. Al Neyadi conveyed the greetings of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD) has officially opened registration for six new initiatives under the Numou Emirati Family Growth Program, aimed at promoting family growth and stability in line with the Abu Dhabi Family Wellbeing Strategy. The programme offers comprehensive support to young Emiratis preparing for marriage, and newly formed families, reinforcing ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a written message from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Federative Republic of Brazil concerning bilateral relations between the two countries. The message was received by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during his meeting ...

DUBAI/WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued law No. (20) of 2024 pertaining to the creation of Mada Media Company, a private joint-stock company (PJSC), to manage and operate advertising sites in Dubai. According to the law, the newly launched company ...

VIENNA/GULF TIME Beneath the elegant rooftops and baroque façades of the classical and charming city of Vienna, where history whispers through every cobblestone, Almanac Palais Vienna boutique hotel stands as a testament to the city’s timeless allure. Launched in March 2023, the two palaces that span today the boutique hotel, were known as Palais Henckel von Donnersmarck and the Palais ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Danube Properties, the UAE’s fastest-growing private real estate developer, has unveiled two new ambitious projects. BAYZ102, a towering 102-level skyscraper, will be the tallest in Danube’s portfolio and further solidify Dubai’s status as the City of Skyscrapers, alongside renowned landmarks like the Burj Khalifa, Marina 101, and Princess Tower. The second project, Oasiz, aims to deliver affordable luxury, ...