Abu Dhabi / WAM HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, said that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is proud of the mothers of its martyrs, as they are honourable role models for Emirati daughters, because ...
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28 August
Abu Dhabi ‘leading overseas luxury MICE destination’
Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi has been named as the ‘Leading Overseas Luxury MICE Destination’ at the prestigious China Travel and Meeting Industry Awards held in Beijing, China. The emirate was nominated alongside over 40 destinations, including Las Vegas and France, and the award was presented to Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), representatives at a ...
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28 August
Sheikha Fatima: UAE woman merits the trust placed in her capabilities
ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, has corroborated the paramount importance of the National Strategy for Empowerment of Emirati Women in the UAE 2015-2021 which, she affirms, charts a clear-cut pathway for all state ...
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28 August
‘We derive strength and determination from you’
Abu Dhabi / WAM HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, has sent a message to the mothers of the martyrs on the occasion of UAE Women’s Day. In a mobile text message, Her Highness Sheikha Fatima expressed her ...
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28 August
‘You will stay as symbol of homeland’
Abu Dhabi / WAM HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, sent a text message to the mothers of the martyrs, and hailed their efforts, on the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day, as follows: “To our mothers, mothers of the martyrs.. with you, our homeland is ...
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28 August
‘Giving lies at the heart of UAE developmental drive’
ABU DHABI / WAM Supporting refugees lies at the heart of the UAE’s humanitarian strategy and constitutes a pillar of the country’s Year of Giving Initiative. Within this context, the Big Heart Foundation, a global humanitarian charity established by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohamed Al Qasemi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme ...
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28 August
ADNOC keen to make women partners in core business
ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC renewed its commitment to empower women in the oil and gas sector as part of its strategy for smart growth that focuses on talent development. The announcement was made as the company celebrated the 3rd annual Emirati Women’s Day. In a speech to employees, Dr Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and ...
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28 August
ADFD holds seminar marking Emirati Women’s Day
ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for development aid, celebrated the third annual Emirati Women’s Day, themed ‘Women are Partners in Giving,’ with an inspirational seminar to coincide with the UAE’s ‘Year of Giving’ initiative. The seminar featured two distinguished and influential Emirati women including Dr Mouza Obaid Ghanim Ghubash, Chairwoman of ...
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28 August
Women constitute 55% of Abu Dhabi Chamber workforce
ABU DHABI / WAM Emirati women make up over 55 percent of the total workforce at the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 37.5 percent of the banking sector’s manpower and 66 percent of total government jobs, according to Mohammed Thani Murshed Al Rumaithi, Chairman of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry. In statements marking the ...
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28 August
UAE, Chad discuss ways to strengthen economic ties
DUBAI / WAM Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy, received Mohamed Hamed Kawa, Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Chad, and his delegation at the headquarters of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), in Dubai. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen economic relations, the importance of co-ordination in the field of civil aviation, the ...
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