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MUSCAT / WAM The latest data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) indicate that the total waste collected in the GCC countries by the end of 2023 is estimated at approximately 262.7 million tons, marking an increase of 153.7% compared to the figures recorded in 2019. Meanwhile, the total …
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20 July
Tawazun to lead UAE Pavilion at IDEF 2025 in Türkiye
ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates is set to take part with a fully integrated national pavilion at the 17th edition of the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), to be held in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 22 to 27 July 2025.This participation embodies the UAE’s sovereign vision to develop a cutting-edge national defence sector, led by specialist institutions …
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20 July
UAE, USA sign Joint Statement of Intent to accelerate patent grant procedures
GENEVA / WAM The United Arab Emirates and the United States of America signed a Joint Statement of Intent aimed at launching a bilateral cooperation programme to accelerate patent granting procedures in the UAE. This took place on the sidelines of the 66th Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in Geneva. According to the …
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18 July
ADCOOP Launches New Flagship Store at Makani Al Khalidiya Garden, Reinforcing Commitment to Lowest Prices, Best Quality, Innovation and Community Wellbeing
ABU DHABI / GULF TIME ADCOOP – the UAE’s community-centered retail destination – is proud to announce the grand opening of its new flagship branch at Makani Al Khalidiya Garden. The new branch was officially inaugurated on July 17, 2025, by Captain Mohamed Jumaa Al Shamsi, Chairman of Mair Group, alongside Group CEO & MD Nehyan Alameri, in the presence …
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18 July
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed: ‘Union Pledge Day landmark moment for nation to renew our commitment to UAE’s journey of progress’
ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has affirmed that Union Pledge Day is a significant national occasion that embodies the enduring values of allegiance, unity and steadfast dedication to the UAE’s founding principles. Marking the occasion, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed said, …
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18 July
MoF, FTA announce amendment to excise tax on sugar sweetened beverages
ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) have announced an amendment to the excise tax mechanism applied to sugar sweetened beverages (SSB’s), introducing a tiered volumetric model that links the tax value on each litre of a sugar sweetened beverage to its sugar content per 100ml. The higher the sugar content per 100ml, the higher …
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18 July
Nahyan bin Mubarak visits Liwa Date Festival
AL DHAFRA/WAM Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, visited the activities and competitions of the 21st edition of the Liwa Date Festival, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, the festival …
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18 July
On Union Pledge Day, UAE celebrates journey from federation to global leadership
ABU DHABI/WAM As the UAE marks the first anniversary of the “Union Pledge Day” on 18th July, the nation reflects on the pivotal moments that led to its unification, recalling the enduring legacy of the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his brothers, the Rulers, whose historic declaration in 1971 laid the foundations for the …
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18 July
UAE President, Hungarian Prime Minister witness exchange of agreements, MoUs to strengthen bilateral cooperation
BUDAPEST/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, witnessed the exchange of several agreements and memoranda of understanding between the two countries, aimed at expanding avenues of cooperation across a range of development sectors. The exchange took place as part of His Highness’ official visit to Hungary. The …
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17 July
UAE Accountability Authority elected to INTOSAI Executive Council
BAKU/WAM The UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA) has been elected as a member of the Executive Council of the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI), during the 62nd meeting of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI), held in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku. This milestone highlights the UAE’s growing presence on the global oversight stage and marks a significant …
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