December, 2023

• 18 December

  Etihad Airways, Maldivian announce strategic bilateral interline partnership

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM Etihad Airways and Maldivian have announced a strategic bilateral interline partnership, unlocking access to 16 holiday destinations in the Maldives beyond the main island of Malé. The agreement between Etihad and Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, means guests can now navigate across the Indian Ocean archipelago, enjoying the combined services and networks of both carriers ...

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• 18 December

  UAE leaders congratulate Emir of Qatar on National Day

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar, on the occasion of his country’s National 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, ...

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• 18 December

  Abu Dhabi Family Forum highlights role of family as strategic partner in achieving sustainable development

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM The Fourth Abu Dhabi Family Forum, held under the theme ‘Cohesive Family, Sustainable Community’ focused on key pillars of Sustainable Family, Business Leadership, Children of the Future, and Emirati Heritage, witnessed remarkable participation in diverse workshops held in partnership with various entities. The ‘Sustainable Family Station’ hosted six workshops, including ‘Digital Parenting’ organised by the Khalifa Empowerment ...

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• 18 December

  UAE President congratulates President of Egypt on re-election

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on his re-election as President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wished President El-Sisi success in leading Egypt and continuing to log achievements in the country’s track record. His Highness the UAE President lauded the growing UAE-Egypt ties, ...

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• 18 December

  Sharjah Events Festival wraps up attracting 20,000 visitors

  

  SHARJAH/ WAM The third edition of the Sharjah Events Festival, hosted by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, wrapped up successfully, on Sunday, on the lawns of Al Majaz Amphitheatre in Al Majaz Island. Organised under the slogan, “See Sharjah”, the 4-day annual festival had been a huge hit with people of all age groups, attracting more than 20,000 visitors. The ...

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• 18 December

  Abdullah bin Zayed values UAE’s sustainable partnership with G20

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has warmly welcomed the invitation the UAE has received from the Federal Republic of Brazil to participate in the G20 for 2024. “The UAE’s participation in G20 for the third consecutive year and for the fifth time since the group’s inception, reflects the sustainable partnership that ...

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• 18 December

  UAE Rulers condole with Kuwaiti Emir on death of Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

  EMIRATES / WAM Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent cables of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, on the death of Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, late Emir of Kuwait. Their Highnesses the Rulers, Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh ...

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• 18 December

  Sharjah Airport Authority unveils 2nd batch of ‘Promising Generations’

  

  SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA), in collaboration with Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park), launched the second batch of the “Promising Generations” initiative to foster innovation and devise creative solutions that support various operations at the Sharjah Airport. The initiative is in line with the efforts of both parties to empower the younger generation and to ...

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• 18 December

  UAE ministry signs pact to boost advancements in sustainability

  

  DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Education has entered into agreements with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) and Bayanat to advance scientific efforts in sustainability. These understandings aim to bolster sustainable scientific and research initiatives and include the introduction of a grant for collaborative research programmemes throughout 2024, coinciding with COP28. The three-year agreements were signed by ...

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• 18 December

  UAE Government issues federal decree on regulating media, covering electronic, digital media activities in the country

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Government has issued a federal decree-law on regulating media, which aims to organise media activities in the UAE and promote its status as a global media hub, and establish an enabling environment to catalyse the growth and prosperity of the media sector. The provisions of the decree apply to individuals, organisations, media outlets, and ...

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