DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday met with Gabriel Boric Font, President of Chile, at Al Shindagha Majlis. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed ways to further enhance relations between the UAE and Chile, especially in the areas of trade, investment and …

FUZHOU/WAM Typhoon Gaemi, the third typhoon of this year, has affected 766,900 residents in Fujian Province, resulting in direct economic losses exceeding 1.6 billion yuan (about US$224.35 million), Xinhua News Agency reported. By Sunday morning, Fujian had evacuated 312,700 people from hazardous areas and dispatched 2,763 rescue teams involving 69,400 people and 15,600 pieces of equipment, to carry out emergency …

SHARJAH/WAM India’s Jagdamba Global Equipment Solutions, a promoter of Jagdamba Trailers that specialises in heavy industries, has chosen the Hamriyah Free Zone in Sharjah as the regional headquarters for its first expansion step outside India. The strategic move by Jagdamba not only reflects the growing appeal of the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) but also enhances Sharjah’s position as a …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Gabriel Boric Font, President of the Republic of Chile, who began an official visit to the United Arab Emirates. An official welcome ceremony was held for His Excellency upon his arrival at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Gabriel Boric Font, President of the Republic of Chile, discussed ties between the UAE and Chile, including cooperation in the commercial, investment, and developmental sectors. The two sides also explored opportunities to advance bilateral relations in a way that serves the future-focused visions of both …

DUBAI /WAM  The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) reported around 30 million interactions with its customers through the Tawasul system in the first half of 2024, marking an increase of roughly 61% compared to the 18.6 million interactions recorded during the same period in 2023. The Tawasul system adheres to the highest standards of competitiveness in providing pioneering …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Gabriel Boric Font, President of the Republic of Chile, today witnessed the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Chile. This took place during the official visit of the Chilean President to the UAE. The agreement aims to stimulate non-oil …

SHARJAH/WAM H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved AED 21 million as compensation for the owners of properties affected by the restoration project of the Al Mansour Historic Fort in the East District of Khorfakkan. The compensation includes 29 people, who will be contacted to receive it soon. Mohammed Al …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met with top graduates from the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences’ (MBRU) Class of 2024. His Highness commended the MBRU graduates for their dedication and perseverance in striving for excellence throughout their educational journey. He urged them to continue …

ABU DHABI/WAM In cooperation with the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) in the UAE hosted a workshop in Abu Dhabi as part of its efforts to address global climate challenges and green energy needs. The workshop attracted distinguished experts from around the world to begin negotiations on a …