September, 2024

• 30 September

  UAE leaders congratulate President of Botswana on National Day

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Mokgweetsi Eric Masisi of the Republic of Botswana, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness …

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• 29 September

  Mohamed bin Rashid, Mansour bin Zayed congratulate Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have sent congratulatory messages to Harini Amarasuriya on her appointment as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.

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• 29 September

  FTA issues decision postponing deadlines for corporate tax return filing

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced the postponement of the deadline to file a tax return and settle corporate tax payable to December 31 2024, applicable to short tax periods ending on or before February 29 2024. The FTA issued Decision No 7 of 2024 on the postponement of the deadline to file a tax return and …

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• 29 September

  Al Asayl Exhibition 2024’s falcon auction, camel racing attract thousands of visitors at Expo Al Dhaid

  

  SHARJAH/WAM The third edition of the “Al Asayl Exhibition 2024” is seeing a significant turnout of visitors and traditional sports enthusiasts who flock to Expo Al Dhaid from across the UAE to enjoy a packed program of specialized hunting and equestrian displays, alongside a range of heritage activities and events. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with support from the Sharjah …

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• 29 September

  Future Food Forum 2024 to highlight UAE’s food ecosystem transformation

  

  DUBAI/WAM The UAE Food & Beverage Business Group (F&B Group), under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Economy and in strategic partnership with the Dubai Chamber, has announced the upcoming Future Food Forum 2024, set to take place on October 2 and 3 2024. As the UAE continues to solidify its position as a global leader in food innovation …

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• 29 September

  UAE participates in high-level retreat marking 80th anniversary of Bretton Woods Conference

  

  NEW HAMPSHIRE/WAM The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Finance, took part in a high-level retreat organised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, from September 26 to 27. The gathering marked the 80th anniversary of the Bretton Woods Conference, which established the foundations of the modern global financial system and …

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• 29 September

  MBRF launches ‘Future Skills Academy’

  

  DUBAI/WAM The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched the ‘Future Skills Academy’ as part of the ‘Knowledge Project’ to support the empowerment of people across the Arab world. The announcement was made during the ‘Digitalization for Sustainable Development’ (D4SD), event hosted by the UNDP on the sidelines …

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• 29 September

  ADAFSA launches initiatives to combat food loss and waste

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM In celebration of International Awareness Day on Food Loss and Waste, observed annually on September 29, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has unveiled a series of initiatives and projects aimed at reducing food loss and waste, while promoting agricultural sustainability across the emirate. These efforts align with ADAFSA’s ongoing campaign, “Together, Blessings …

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• 29 September

  UAE Ambassador meets First Deputy Prime Minister of Kuwait

  

  KUWAIT / WAM Dr Matar Hamed Al Neyadi, UAE Ambassador to the State of Kuwait, met with Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Minister of Interior of Kuwait. During the meeting, Al Neyadi delivered a letter from Mohamed bin Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defense Affairs of the UAE, regarding the advancement …

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• 29 September

  Abdullah bin Zayed meets with Guterres in New York

  

  NEW YORK / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), at the UN headquarters in New York. HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Guterres discussed boosting the cooperation between the UAE and the UN, especially in humanitarian and developmental fields. …

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