March, 2024

• 8 March

  Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme approves 460 housing assistance applications for citizens worth AED350 million

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, represented by the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, has approved 460 housing aids for citizens, totalling approximately AED350 million on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan. The assistance includes grants, loans and government housing. The ministry has approved the names of 188 eligible citizens for housing grants totalling AED128.5 ...

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• 8 March

  Mohammed bin Rashid pardons 691 inmates ahead of Ramadan

  

  DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the release of 691 prisoners of different nationalities from Dubai’s correctional and punitive establishments, ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Chancellor Essam Issa Al Humaidan, Attorney General of Dubai, said the pardon reflects His Highness Sheikh Mohammed’s keenness ...

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• 8 March

  Dubai’s assets in endowment sector reach AED10.3 billion, further strengthing its leadership: Hamdan bin Mohammed

  

  DUBAI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, said that under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the emirate has achieved remarkable success in expanding endowment assets and enhancing service endowments. Dubai witnessed ...

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• 8 March

  Sharjah Ruler pardons 484 prisoners ahead of Ramadan

  

  SHARJAH / WAM H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered the release of 484 prisoners of various nationalities from Sharjah’s correctional and punitive establishments, ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan. On this occasion, Major General Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, extended his deepest gratitude to ...

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• 8 March

  Tawazun Council seals strategic partnership for development of National Combat Management System for UAE Navy

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Tawazun Council, Naval Group and Marakeb Technologies have signed a Joint Development Agreement for the development of the National Combat Management System (NCMS) through a complete and extensive transfer of technology and know-how. The agreement comes as part of the ongoing efforts to enable the UAE’s defence and security industries, support the sector’s rapid growth and ...

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• 8 March

  Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Hanging Gardens in Kalba

  

  SHARJAH / WAM H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Hanging Gardens in the city of Kalba, located on the Sharjah-Kalba Road, featuring more than 100,000 trees. Upon arrival, His Highness unveiled the opening of the garden, touring its sections with attendees. The total area of the garden spans 1.6 ...

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• 8 March

  Mansour bin Zayed inaugurates first seawater desalination plant using reverse osmosis technology in Umm Al Quwain

  

  UMM AL QAIWAIN / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has officially inaugurated the “NAQA’A” Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant in the Emirate of Umm Al Qaiwain. This plant stands as one of the largest seawater desalination projects using SWRO technology in the world. With ...

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• 7 March

  UAE leaders congratulate King Hamad of Bahrain on his silver jubilee of accession

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on the occasion of the silver jubilee of HM’s accession. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin ...

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• 7 March

  Hamdan Bin Zayed launches Plant Genetic Resources Centre

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), inaugurated the Plant Genetic Resources Centre established by the Agency in Al Ain City. Considered the region’s first such centre of its kind, it aims to ensure the ...

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• 7 March

  Philips launches HomelD; a new app that demonstrates how you can become the masters of cooking, coffee — and ultimately your home

  

  DUBAI/ GULF TIME Philips launched HomelD, a new application to connect your home devices all under one roof. The HomelD gives access to a world of seamless connection, simplicity, and creativity. Whether you want to discover your next favourite recipe, share your latest creation with other foodies, or just get inspired, the HomelD app is where you can do it. ...

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