September, 2024

• 24 September

  ‘Autoterminal Khalifa Port’ reports 30% surge in H1

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group recorded a 30% surge in vehicle volumes through Autoterminal Khalifa (ATK) Port in the first half of 2024, as it built new yard capacity in record time to accommodate a rise in automotive trade. Reacting swiftly to the change in market demand, Autoterminal Khalifa Port has built 90,000 square meters of additional yard …

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• 24 September

  Mohammed bin Rashid issues decree regulating appointment of Dubai Government employees as members of Dubai’s judicial authorities

  

  DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued Decree No (49) of 2024 regulating the appointment of Dubai Government employees as members of Dubai’s judicial authorities. The decree seeks to attract national talent for roles in …

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• 24 September

  Under the directives of Mohammed bin Rashid, Dubai Humanitarian airlifts 71.6 MT of critical medical supplies to Gaza

  

  DUBAI/WAM Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian has airlifted another consignment of urgent relief supplies for Gaza. The aid was transported via El Arish, Egypt, in a coordinated effort to support the affected and displaced population. A Boeing 747, departing from Dubai Royal Air …

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• 24 September

  UAE leaders congratulate President of Guinea-Bissau on Independence Day

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. 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 …

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• 24 September

  Saud bin Saqr receives government delegation from China’s Guangdong Province

  

  RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received a government delegation from Guangdong Province, China, at his palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City. Sheikh Saud welcomed the Chinese delegation, emphasising that the strategic relations between the UAE and China are witnessing broader horizons of fruitful bilateral …

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• 24 September

  UAE President reviews strategic relations in meetings with US officials Antony Blinken and Jake Sullivan

  

  WASHINGTON/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, as part of his official visit to the United States. During separate meetings with Secretary Blinken and Mr. Sullivan, His Highness discussed the longstanding strategic relations between the two nations and their joint efforts …

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• 24 September

  UAE President, US Vice President explore ways to enhance strategic relations

  

  WASHINGTON/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US Vice President Kamala Harris met on Monday at the White House to discuss the longstanding strategic partnership between the UAE and the United States. Taking place as part of the UAE President’s official visit to the US, the talks reviewed the significant progress witnessed in bilateral relations …

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• 24 September

  Sharjah Ruler issues Decree inviting SCC to convene

  

  SHARJAH/WAM HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree calling Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) to convene for its second ordinary session of the eleventh legislative term. The Emiri Decree stipulates that the SCC shall convene on Thursday, 10th October 2024.

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• 23 September

  Louvre Abu Dhabi Director highlights museum’s universality with new ancient Mayan artefacts on display

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Louvre Abu Dhabi has expanded its global cultural reach by introducing, for the first time, a collection of ancient Mayan artefacts on September 20. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Manuel Rabaté, Director of Louvre Abu Dhabi, spoke in-depth about the significance of this collaboration between Mexico and the UAE, describing it as …

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• 23 September

  Louvre Abu Dhabi, Swiss watch brand Richard Mille announce opening of Art Here 2024

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Louvre Abu Dhabi and luxury Swiss watchmaking brand Richard Mille opened the fourth edition of the Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here exhibition, which will be on display until December 15 2024. The exhibition highlights contemporary artworks, offering a platform for artists from the GCC and North Africa. It underscores the museum’s dedication to cultural dialogue and …

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