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, has ordered the release of 1,249 prisoners of different nationalities from Dubai’s correctional and punitive establishments, ahead of the 52nd Union Day. Chancellor Essam Issa Al-Humaidan, Attorney General of Dubai, said that His Highness ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved the disbursement of a housing benefits package to UAE Nationals in the ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs (SCFEA), the authority responsible for setting the public policies and approving the governing strategies of the financial, investment, economic, petroleum, and natural resources affairs in Abu Dhabi, launched today a new policy framework for low-carbon hydrogen in the Emirate. The low-carbon hydrogen policy outlines key principles that define the ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Etihad Airways announced it will start flying its A380 double-decker to New York JFK from 22nd April 2024. The introduction of the A380 marks a significant enhancement to Etihad’s capacity in the crucial US market, connecting to the broader GCC and Indian subcontinent. It will further attract an increased number of visitors to sample the attractions of ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM In line with the vision of the wise leadership, and embodying the UAE’s global leadership role in climate action and a sustainable future, which resulted in its hosting of COP28, and coinciding with the country’s celebrations of the 52nd Union Day, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced the issuance of a new AED 500 banknote ...

DUBAI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Miguel Diaz-Canel, President of the Republic of Cuba, discussed prospects to enhance cooperation between the UAE and Cuba in various fields to serve their mutual interests. They also addressed various issues and topics of mutual interest. During the meeting held at Expo City Dubai, His Highness and the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Leading environmental charity Emirates Nature-WWF has announced a lineup of events and activations at COP28, designed to inspire and mobilise civil society to participate in nature conservation and citizen science and lead the change towards a sustainable future. The events and activations organised by Emirates Nature-WWF, in collaboration with esteemed partners, create opportunities for youth and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, launched the “Bani Yas P110” corvette, produced by the French shipbuilder Naval Group. His Highness raised the UAE flag on the mast of the vessel, announcing its official inauguration and entry into service in the fleet of ...

DUBAI / WAM The UAE Ministry of Finance announced its participation at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) scheduled to be held in the UAE from November 30 December 2, through several events and meetings that highlight the importance of climate finance to achieve sustainable economic development. The ministry’s participation in COP28 reflects its keenness ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs Families Affairs at the Presidential Court and Chairman of Etihad Rail, has witnessed the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between Etihad Rail, developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, and Adnoc. The agreement aims to establish ...