ABU DHABI/WAM The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, to support social tech entrepreneurship and generate a lasting social impact in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Through the partnership, Ma’an will provide support, resources, mentorship, and opportunities to Hub71’s social startups. The authority will also help ...
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31 December
UAE will continue to increase Cepas in 2025, says minister
ABU DHABI/WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has affirmed that the UAE will continue to increase its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) in 2025, targeting additional countries to maximise benefits for the UAE and its global trade partners. Minister Al Zeyoudi said that these agreements will strengthen rules-based international trade, drive sustainable development, ...
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31 December
UAE President issues Federal Decree appointing Sultan Al Dhaheri as Director of Office of Deputy Chairman of Presidential Court for Special Affairs
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued a Federal Decree appointing His Excellency Sultan Hamad Ahmad Hamad Al Mutawa Al Dhaheri as Director of the Office of the Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs with the rank of Undersecretary. The decree shall be published in the official gazette and shall be ...
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31 December
Abu Dhabi wins bid to host the IAC in 2030
ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The International Aquarium Congress (IAC), a flagship event for the global aquarium community, will be held in Abu Dhabi in 2030 following a successful bid led by the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi (NAAD) in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT ...
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31 December
EU ambassadors to UAE participate in blood donation campaign
ABU DHABI / WAM The “Bid Dimå Narwik Yā Watan” blood donation campaign witnessed exceptional participation from the European Union ambassadors to the UAE, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the strategic partner, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. This unprecedented collaboration highlights the depth of international cooperation and unites humanitarian efforts for health and solidarity. Held ...
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31 December
UAE President receives Prince Khalid bin Salman
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. During the ...
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31 December
The Youth of Silk Road – Chinese Artists Dubai Exhibition
GULF TIME “The Youth of Silk Road – Chinese Artists Dubai Exhibition ,” co-organized by the Hong Kong International Calligraphy And Painting Art Exchange Promotion Association and the Zenkey Gallery, is about to conclude its month-long exhibition at the China-Arab Economic and Trade Exchange Center in Dubai. The exhibition opened on December 6th, local time in Dubai, and marks a ...
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31 December
Second UAE-India Partnership Summit 2024: A Milestone in Strengthening Bilateral Ties
DUBAI/GULF TIME The Second UAE-India Partnership Summit 2024, organized by the International Business Linkage Forum (IBLF) in collaboration with the Dubai International Chamber, concluded successfully at the Taj Hotel, Business Bay, Dubai. This high-profile event reinforced the enduring partnership between the UAE and India, focusing on fostering economic growth, innovation, and bilateral collaboration. The summit featured an impressive lineup of ...
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30 December
UAE to welcome New Year 2025 with fireworks, celebrations
ABU DHABI/WAM Millions worldwide are set to turn their attention to the UAE to witness the dazzling programmes and celebrations marking New Year’s Eve 2025, particularly the grand fireworks displays taking place across most of the country’s emirates. The UAE’s New Year’s Eve fireworks, renowned for their grandeur, are a significant attraction for international tourists as well as hundreds of ...
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30 December
UAE supplies Japan with 38.2% of oil imports in November 2024
TOKYO/WAM Japan’s oil imports from the UAE amounted to 27.16 million barrels, representing 38.2 percent of total imports in November 2024, according to data from the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy under Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. In the same month, Japan imported approximately 71.18 million barrels of oil, with Arab oil accounting for 95.1 percent, or ...
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