January, 2025

• 9 January

  UAE President issues Federal Decree appointing Assistant Attorney General at Federal Public Prosecution

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing HE Sultan Ibrahim Abdullah Al-Juwaid as Assistant Attorney General at the Federal Public Prosecution. HE Sultan Ibrahim Abdullah Al-Juwaid is recognised as one of the UAE’s distinguished legal professionals in public prosecution, as he holds 30 years of dedicated service in Federal ...

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• 9 January

  Urgent upskilling needed to cater 78 million new jobs: World Economic Forum

  

  GENEVA/WAM The World Economic Forum (WEF) said that job disruption will equate to 22 percent of the jobs by 2030. In a report released on Tuesday titled ‘Future of Jobs Report 2025’ WEF said tht 170 million new jobs will be created and 92 million jobs will be displaced resulting in a net increase of 78 million jobs by 2030. ...

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• 9 January

  Chattels & More Celebrates Italian Style and Craftsmanship with the Hebe Collection

  

  DUBAI/GULF TIME With a new year in sight, Chattels & More has unveiled the Hebe Collection, an exquisite range of furniture that embodies Italian craftsmanship and architectural elegance. Now available across showrooms in the UAE, customers looking to update their home aesthetics for the new year can explore the collection that seamlessly blends modern sophistication with timeless design. The Hebe ...

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• 8 January

  ALC, MBRF partner to bolster ties on cultural, knowledge projects

  

  ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) to enhance collaboration across various cultural and intellectual fields, opening new prospects for supporting youth cultural engagement. Under the terms of the MoU, the foundation will offer ALC members specialised training ...

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• 8 January

  DCAA, Keeta Drones sign pact to enhance drone delivery safety

  

  DUBAI/WAM Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Keeta Drones, as part of its efforts to enhance Dubai’s status as a global hub for civil aviation and to develop drone delivery operations. This MoU focuses on the collaboration in drone-based delivery, with a particular focus on achieving the highest levels of safety and security ...

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• 8 January

  ‘Plant the Emirates’ Programme strengthens sustainable national food security

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, participated in the UAE Farmers Council meeting held in Ras Al Khaimah as part of the ongoing efforts to support UAE farmers in advancing agricultural projects. The meeting explored ways to increase crop productivity and address farmers’ needs, in line with the goals of the ...

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• 8 January

  Abdullah bin Zayed, Argentinian FM discuss bilateral relations over phone

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during a phone call on Wednesday with Gerardo Werthein, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of the Argentine Republic, discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them to serve their mutual interests. The two sides also discussed ways to enhance ...

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• 8 January

  Adnoc L&S issues HCI to fund transformational growth

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Adnoc Logistics & Services Plc announced on Wednesday that it has signed a $1.1-2.0 billion (AED4.0-7.3 billion) Hybrid Capital Instrument (HCI). Initial drawing against the HCI will be $1.1 billion (AED4.0 billion), leaving $0.9 billion (AED3.3 billion) capacity available to be drawn until December 31 2026. Approximately $1.0 billion (AED3.7 billion) of the HCI will be utilised to ...

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• 8 January

  UAE to host 6 global conferences for 1st time in 2025

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM This year, the UAE will host six major global conferences for the first time, showcasing its long-standing excellence in organising large-scale international events. Among the key events is the IUCN World Conservation Congress, set to take place in October, which is one of the largest global gatherings aimed at fostering dialogue on biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability. From ...

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• 8 January

  Rain expected today with drop in temperatures

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast that today’s weather is partly cloudy to cloudy at times over some northern, eastern, and coastal areas, with a gradual decrease in temperatures and expected rainfall. The weather is expected to be humid at night and on Friday morning, with the possibility of fog or light fog forming. In its ...

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