January, 2025

• 2 January

  Mohammed bin Rashid reviews UAE Cabinet accomplishments

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired the UAE Cabinet’s first meeting of 2025 at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential ...

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• 2 January

  Affordable electric vehicles key to boosting adoption: IEA

  

  BEIJING / WAM The International Energy Agency (IEA) has emphasised the critical role of smaller and affordable electric vehicles (EVs) in driving global adoption, particularly in emerging and developed markets. While EVs often offer lower lifetime ownership costs due to reduced fuel and maintenance expenses, high upfront prices remain a barrier. The IEA’s Global EV Outlook revealed that up to ...

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• 2 January

  ECAE enhances efforts to empower educators to shape future learning

  

  ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE In celebration of the Global Day of Parents, the Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) has launched a series of initiatives aimed at promoting a more supportive family environment to encourage holistic early childhood development in the UAE. These initiatives are outcomes of local research funded by the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), ...

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• 2 January

  ADAFSA receives 21 global awards in 2024

  

  ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has received 21 international awards from prestigious international institutions specialising in evaluating outstanding organisations across various fields, including awards from prominent international organisations and United Nations (UN) affiliated bodies. ADAFSA received the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) award, an initiative by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) ...

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• 2 January

  DCD issues 99 licenses to empower non-profit organisations

  

  ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi, has issued eight new licenses to non-profit organisations, bringing the total number to 99 by year-end. Licensing non-profit companies aims to improve their services and address social priorities, enhancing the quality of life for communities across the emirate. Licensing non-profit organisations also aims to empower the entities ...

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• 2 January

  DAE acquires 83 aircraft, signs 233 lease transactions in 2024

  

  DUBAI/WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) on Thursday reported its business transactions update for 2024. The company acquired 83 aircraft, of which 30 were owned and 53 were managed and sold 68 aircraft, including 19 owned and 49 managed. During the past year, DAE signed 233 lease agreements, extensions, and amendments for 190 owned aircraft and 43 managed aircraft. The company ...

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• 2 January

  Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed issues resolution appointing HE Major General Sheikh Mohammed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan as Director General of Abu Dhabi Police

  

  ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has issued a resolution appointing His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan as Director General of Abu Dhabi Police.

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• 2 January

  In his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, UAE President issues Emiri decree appointing Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Energy

  

  ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has issued an Emiri decree appointing His Excellency Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, as Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, and Dr Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, member of the ...

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• 1 January

  Rak rings in 2025 with record-breaking drones display

  

  RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM Ras Al Khaimah welcomed 2025 with a captivating drone and fireworks display, setting two new Guinness World Records titles for the “largest aerial display of a tree formed by multirotors/drones” and the “largest aerial image of a seashell formed by multirotors/drones”. Dubbed “Our Story in the Sky,” the show celebrated the emirate’s natural and cultural heritage, redefining ...

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• 1 January

  CNN Academy Abu Dhabi’s Simulation Week prepares journalists

  

  ABU DAHBI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi’s Creative Media Authority (CMA) has welcomed 95 students from CNN Academies around the world to join 45 locally based students in the CNN Academy Simulation Week, as the fourth successful cycle of CNN Academy Abu Dhabi comes to a close. Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President and Chief Executive ...

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