January, 2024

• 1 January

  Xiaomi unveils its first EV, with ambition to be China’s Porsche or Tesla

  

  BLOOMBERG The billionaire co-founder of Xiaomi Corp Lei Jun unveiled the company’s first electric vehicle (EV), declaring ambitions to become a top global carmaker in 15 to 20 years and compete against Tesla Inc and Porsche AG. Lei spent hours detailing the SU7’s features, which include a range of up to 800 kilometres (500 miles) on a single charge, adjustable ...

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• 1 January

  Ras Al Khaimah sets two Guinness World Records titles

  

  RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Ras Al Khaimah welcomed the New Year with yet another record-breaking eight-minute-long firework and drone display setting two new Guinness World Records titles in a stunning spectacle that lit up the skies along 4.5 km stretch of Ras Al Khaimah’s waterfront. Already holding several Guinness World Records titles for its legendary fireworks New Year’s Eve ...

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• 1 January

  ADJD oversees correctional, rehabilitative facilities, juvenile centres in emirate

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) announced the commencement of directly managing the penal and correctional institutions and juvenile facilities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Under the Law issued by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as the Ruler of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, regarding penal and correctional ...

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• 1 January

  UAE’s Cepa programmes break new ground in 2023

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said that the UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) programme has enjoyed exponential growth in 2023, with three deals implemented, two more signed and awaiting implementation, and four agreed — taking the total number of Cepa partners since the launch of the programme to 10 across ...

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• 1 January

  UAE leaders congratulate President of Cuba on National Day

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Miguel Diaz-Canel of Cuba, 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, Vice President, Deputy ...

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December, 2023

• 30 December

  Hamdan bin Mohammed visits Hatta Festival, issues directives to organise it annually

  

  DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today visited the Hatta Festival, organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in collaboration with the Supreme Committee Overseeing Hatta Development. The inaugural edition of the event, which concludes ...

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• 29 December

  RAK Crown Prince crowns winners of Mohamed bin Zayed Festival for Arabian Purebred Camel Racing

  

  RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, today attended part of the fifth day of the Mohamed bin Zayed Festival for Arabian Purebred Camel Racing and Camel Beauty Pageant. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud crowned the winners, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Adviser to the ...

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• 29 December

  Arab Strategy Forum commences on 3rd January in Dubai

  

  DUBAI/WAM Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, the Arab Strategic Forum will commence its activities in Dubai on January 3rd, 2024. Titled “The Political and Economic State of the Arab World in 2024,” the thought-provoking event will bring together prominent global leaders, strategic experts, and leading ...

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• 29 December

  Dubai Financial Market sees AED67.5 mn direct deal on Al Ramz Corporation shares

  

  DUBAI/WAM The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has witnessed the execution of a large direct deal on the shares of Al Ramz Corporation Investment and Development PJSC with a total value of AED67.5 million. According to DFM data, the deal was executed on 48.2 million shares at an execution price of AED1.4. Large (automated) deals are offered by local markets to ...

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• 29 December

  Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre launches ‘Sura’ Evening Cultural Tours

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM As part of its commitment to providing exceptional services and promoting cultural exchange, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC) announced the “Sura” Evening Cultural Tours within the mosque premises. These exclusive tours allow visitors to explore the mosque outside regular hours, from 22:00 to 09:00. This initiative reflects the Centre’s strategic plan to elevate the visitor experience ...

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