ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has become the first environmental regulatory body in the Middle East to receive the Carbon Neutral Now Certification from an United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)-accredited independent party, Applus+ from Spain. The Carbon Neutral Now Certification is awarded to organisations that demonstrate commitment to offsetting …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the Mothers’ Endowment campaign, which aims to honour mothers in the UAE by establishing an AED 1 billion endowment fund to sustainably support the education of millions of individuals around the world. The campaign, coinciding with the …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai International Boat Show has wrapped up following a hugely successful week of high-value boat sales, important discussions addressing industry developments, groundbreaking agreements and partnerships set to shape the future of the yachting world. The exhibition, which concluded on Sunday, is recognised as one of the most influential boat shows in the world and has accelerated the …

ABU DHABI / WAM Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, met with Maria Tripodi, Italy’s Undersecretary of State to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi, where the two sides underlined the development of bilateral relations, in addition to a number of important files of common interest. The two sides discussed ways to …

DUBAI / WAM IFZA, Dubai’s most dynamic free zone community, on Monday announced the opening of its latest office in Germany as part of its global expansion plans. The move strengthens the robust ties between the UAE and Germany and aims to facilitate the growth of business and investments between the two countries. IFZA’s new office was opened recently in …

ABU DHABI / WAM Rabdan Academy has launched the “Together We Thrive” initiative as part of its comprehensive strategic plan aimed at enhancing community participation and fostering societal development. The academy’s Social Responsibility Strategy (2024) includes various pivotal areas crucial for individual and societal well-being, including education, security, safety, community care, health and wellness, sports promotion, cultural enrichment, tourism encouragement …

DUBAI / WAM The Board of Directors of Salik Company PJSC, Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, chaired by Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board, have approved the company’s financial results for the year ended on December 31, 2023. Salik continued to deliver strong top-line performance in 2023, with 461.4 million revenue-generating trips and record total revenue of AED2.109 billion. …

SHARJAH / WAM Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Shurooq, led a detailed trip to three upcoming project developments of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in Sharjah’s historic and naturally diverse eastern region of Khorfakkan. Sheikha Bodour was accompanied on her visit by Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, Chief Executive Officer of Shurooq, and several of the …

SHARJAH / WAM In line with the directives of HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, aimed at providing a stable and decent life for citizens, the Sharjah Debt Settlement Committee (SDSC) approved AED69.426 million to clear the debt of 131 citizens. Rashid Ahmed bin Al Shaikh, Chairman of Al Dewan Al …

ABU DHABI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today visited Captain Mohammed Salem Al Nuaimi, who is receiving treatment at Zayed Military Hospital for injuries sustained in the recent terrorist attack in the Republic of Somalia. The incident claimed the lives of several members of the UAE armed forces who were providing training to the Somali …