February, 2025

• 28 February

  Hazza bin Zayed receives delegation from Department of Energy, reviews sector’s projects, plans in Al Ain Region

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain, has received a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, led by Dr Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, at the Ruler’s Representative Court in Al Ain Region. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed ...

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• 28 February

  ADEK introduces Service Learning Fridays for students

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has launched Service Learning Fridays, an initiative that redefines how students connect with the world beyond their classrooms. The initiative aligns with the Emirati Day for Education and the UAE’s Year of Community. Throughout the month of Ramadan, schools across Abu Dhabi will dedicate every Friday to service learning ...

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• 28 February

  ADEK launches Wellbeing Mark school recognition programme

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is launching the Wellbeing Mark, a new school-wide recognition programme that goes beyond academics to validate a culture of wellbeing, making school-wide wellbeing measurable, transparent, and impossible to ignore. The Wellbeing Mark will be rolled out across all private and charter schools in Abu Dhabi with the start of ...

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• 28 February

  UICCA, Ministry of Economy partner to reinforce sustainability through launch of Circular Economy Cycle

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) and the UAE Ministry of Economy (MOEC) have signed an agreement to collaborate on advancing the circular economy. The agreement establishes a strategic framework for supporting innovation and entrepreneurship through the Circular Economy Cycle of the UICCA Launchpad Programme. The agreement formalises a shared commitment between UICCA and MOEC to drive sustainable ...

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• 28 February

  World First: UAE employs AI-driven drones for Ramadan Moon sighting

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Council for Fatwa is set to sight the crescent marking the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan using AI-powered drones in a world first. The groundbreaking initiative showcases the UAE’s leadership in adopting innovative technological solutions, the Council said in a statement. The use of AI-powered drones extends the concept of direct visual observation, which ...

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• 28 February

  Mansour bin Zayed receives ‘ne’ma’ initiative team

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, received the team behind the “ne’ma” initiative, which aims to reduce food loss and waste while promoting sustainable food consumption in the country. During the meeting at Qasr Al Watan, His Highness Sheikh Mansour listened to a detailed explanation ...

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• 28 February

  Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with Emirati educators from Dubai’s private education sector

  

  DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, met with a group of Emirati educators from Dubai’s private education sector, along with retired Emirati teachers, at Etihad Museum on the occasion of Emirati Day for Education. The meeting was held ...

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• 28 February

  Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed receives ACTVET team after 10-medal win at WorldSkills Lyon 2024

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has received the Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) team that won ten medals at the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition in France. H.H. praised the achievements of the team, which secured first ...

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• 28 February

  Mohammed bin Rashid, Mansour bin Zayed congratulate Prime Minister of Lebanon

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have sent two cables of congratulations to Nawaf Salam, Prime Minister of Lebanon on his government’s winning of parliament confidence.

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• 28 February

  Education drives UAE’s development goals: Abdullah bin Zayed

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, said that ‘’Education is the catalyst for our progress and the foundation of our ambitious path to development.‘’ H.H. Sheikh Abdullah said, ‘’On the Emirati Day for Education, we honour our resolute educators ...

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