April, 2024

• 5 April

  Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation explores boosting cooperation with Russian delegation

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General and CEO of Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, received a Russian delegation from the Talent and Success educational foundation and Sirius Federal Territory Council (Sirius), led by Elena Shmeleva, Chairman of Sirius, at the Hamdan Foundation’s headquarters. This visit comes as part of the Foundation’s efforts ...

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• 5 April

  Sharjah Archaeology to showcase discoveries in Uzbekistan

  

  SHARJAH/ WAM The Sharjah Archaeology Authority is organising an exhibition in Uzbekistan showcasing archaeological discoveries from the Emirate of Sharjah. The Silk Road House in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, will host this exhibition from 18th April to 22nd May, 2024. The exhibition features 121 unique archaeological pieces. These artefacts represent a curated selection from various historical periods in Sharjah, spanning from prehistoric ...

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• 5 April

  UAE President directs settling AED155 million in financial dues of resident students in government schools

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued directives to settle the outstanding financial dues of UAE resident students registered in the country’s government schools for previous years of study at a total cost of AED155 million. The initiative taken by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan epitomises the values of giving rooted ...

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• 5 April

  35% growth of Abu Dhabi private sector in 8 years to AED 338.9 billion in 2023

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Building on its efforts to deepen partnership with private sector and family offices, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) organised, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), the second edition of Al Multaqa quarterly meetings, presenting business community with recent updates on the Emirate’s economy and achievements in 2023 and highlighting future opportunities. Launched in ...

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• 5 April

  ‘Birds of Goodness’ executes 24th humanitarian aid airdrop in north Gaza

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the implementation of the 24th airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid as part of the “Birds of Goodness” operation. Two C17 aircraft belonging to the UAE Air Force and a C130 and C295 aircraft belonging to the Egyptian Air Force participated in the airdrop operation. The airdrop was ...

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• 4 April

  Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council reports significant achievements in 2023

  

  ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) recorded positive performance indicators during 2023. These indicators reflect the council’s efforts in developing the quality control infrastructure in Abu Dhabi, supporting the growth of vital sectors and enhancing competitiveness. Abdullah Al Yazeedi, Executive Director of the Strategic Affairs Sector at the council, said: “In 2023, ...

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• 4 April

  ADQ establishes Arcera holding company to facilitate innovation in life science

  

  ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE ADQ has announced the formation of Arcera, a global holding company in the life sciences sector headquartered in Abu Dhabi, which aims to be a leader in addressing and mitigating healthcare challenges by offering products that improve the quality and longevity of human life. Consolidating ADQ’s existing assets in the sector, the establishment of ...

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• 4 April

  FTA urges business sectors to keep pace with ‘Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme’

  

  DUBAI / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has called on business sectors to share their ideas and proposals for sustainably developing the Authority’s services; keeping pace with the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme launched by the UAE Government; and boosting efficiency, quality, and flexibility, while streamlining government procedures and doing away with unnecessary requirements. The authority hosted a Suhoor event ...

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• 4 April

  Saif bin Zayed honours winners of Holy Qur’an Tahbeer and its Sciences Award

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, honoured the recipients of the tenth session of the Holy Qur’an Tahbeer and its Sciences Award, themed “Year of Sustainability.” Sheikh Saif extended recognition to the partners, supporters, and media professionals whose contributions were instrumental in the success of ...

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• 4 April

  CBUAE’s gold reserves up 7% YoY

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The value of gold reserves of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) reached AED17.921 billion by the end of January 2024, a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 7 percent. The apex bank, in its latest figures, showed that gold reserves mildly dropped by 1.25 percent compared to AED18.147 in December 2023. The UAE’s gold reserves significantly ...

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