Abu Dhabi / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has said that the UAE’s martyrs represent emblems of patriotism, galvanising future generations to strive for excellence in all that they do. In a statement to Nation Shield, the UAE Armed Forces magazine, on the occasion of Commemoration Day, observed on November ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The value of social aid provided to Abu Dhabi citizens in 2017 amounted to AED885 million, which reflects the keenness of the emirate and the UAE to support eligible community members, through government and non-profit organisations. The number of non-profit organisations in Abu Dhabi reached 65 in 2017, an increase of five compared to 2016, which ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, stressed the crucial role of the UAE Government Annual Meetings in setting the roadmap for achieving the UAE’s development goals and building on its achievements. The UAE Government adopted four initiatives to enhance the efficiency of public spending, optimise use of ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE Government launched four new initiatives in a bid to develop work mechanisms in both the environment and municipality sectors in different regions across the UAE. The initiatives aim to promote the National Animal Welfare Plan, increase local agricultural and livestock production, and promote awareness about the concept of climate change and related measures amongst ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Second UAE Government Annual Meetings, held in Abu Dhabi, witnessed the launch of two national initiatives aimed at reinforcing the artificial intelligence, AI, and Blockchain sector to strengthen the UAE leading position globally. During the meeting held by the AI and Blockchain Joint Working Group, attendees tackled the appropriate mechanisms to attract foreign investment, encourage ...

Bloomberg The flare-up between Russia and Ukraine off the coast of Crimea has stirred fears their conflict is set to reignite. Ukraine’s leader has warned dramatically of such a scenario. More likely, according to an analysis by Chatham House, is that the aggression is simply the latest gambit in President Vladimir Putin’s long game to chip away at his neighbour’s ...

Bloomberg Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan said his political party and the nation’s powerful military are “all on one page” in wanting to mend ties with arch-rival India. “We want to move forward, we want a civilised relationship,” Khan said in a speechwhile opening a border crossing with India for Sikh pilgrims in Punjab. The former cricket star reiterated his ...

Bloomberg UK Prime Minister Theresa May has backed down in a key Brexit battle with Parliament, ditching moves to stop lawmakers trying to re-write her plans, according to an official. The government had intended to try to prevent the House of Commons from changing the terms of May’s agreement with the European Union before politicians finally vote on it. But ...

Bloomberg Organisers of the demonstrations that blocked roads across France for 10 days say they are unimpressed by the government’s response and have called for another protest in Paris even after last weekend’s turned violent. President Emmanuel Macron said he heard the “deep anger” against the rising cost of living and offered “adaptations” to controversial energy taxes, while vowing to ...

Bloomberg Jack Ma, co-founder of China’s most valuable company, was officially confirmed as a member of the Communist Party in a state-backed newspaper recognizing business leaders for their contributions to the country’s development. Ma, co-founder and chairman of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., is one of 100 people the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee will honor as part ...