NEW DELHI/WAM The world’s largest diaspora is now made up of Indians at 35.4 million globally, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, has said. This figure constitutes 15.9 million Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and 19.5 million Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), the minister said in a written answer placed on the table of Lok Sabha, the lower House ...
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April, 2025
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1 April
Pfizer launches research and development centre in Beijing
BEIJING/WAM US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer’s new research and development (R&D) centre officially opened at BioPark in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA). As the company’s third R&D centre in China, the new facility aims to enhance its existing drug development network in the country, integrating China into Pfizer’s global early-stage clinical trials and all pivotal phase III studies. With China’s ...
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1 April
UAE creates programs to mark World Autism Awareness Day
ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE marks World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, to underscore the importance of creating a supportive and understanding environment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, enabling their full inclusion in all aspects of life as valued members of society. The UAE is committed to reinforcing social cohesion and driving sustainable development by empowering individuals with autism ...
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1 April
Mohammed bin Rashid offers condolences to UAQ Ruler on passing of his mother
DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, offered his condolences to HH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, on the passing of his mother, the late Sheikha Hessa bint Hamid bin Abdulrahman Al Shamsi. Sheikh Mohammed was ...
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March, 2025
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28 March
Enjoy soulful beats and blissful beach days at Fahid Beach Club by Barbossa this Eid Al-Fitr weekend
ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Located along a stretch of pristine white sand and turquoise water between Saadiyat Island and Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s most vibrant beachside destination, Fahid Beach Club by Barbossa, will be serving up an exciting line-up of soulful beats and blissful beach day offers this April. Over Eid Al-Fitr weekend, the beach club will host several ...
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28 March
Saif bin Zayed meets winners of ‘Mother of the Nation’ Jiu-Jitsu Championship
ABU DHABI/WAM Lt. General H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior and Chairman of Baniyas Sports and Cultural Club, met with the Baniyas Women’s Team, after their third consecutive victory in the Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Championship Cup. The meeting was attended by the team’s technical and administrative staff, along with several members ...
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28 March
Fathers’ Endowment campaign raises over AED 3.72 billion from more than 277,000 contributors
DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced that the Fathers’ Endowment campaign has achieved unprecedented success and raised double its target in under a month, affirming that the campaign will go on and contributions will be welcome throughout the year. The campaign, which ...
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28 March
Under directives of UAE President, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi approves AED6.75 billion housing benefits package for citizens ahead of Eid Al Fitr
ABU DHABI / WAM Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved a housing benefits package worth AED6.75 billion, benefiting 4,356 Emirati citizens ...
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28 March
UAE President exchanges Eid Al Fitr greetings with leaders of brotherly nations, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan exchanged warm Eid Al Fitr greetings in phone calls with His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait; His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar; His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain; His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al ...
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28 March
Enjoy soulful beats and blissful beach days at Fahid Beach Club by Barbossa this Eid Al-Fitr weekend
ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Located along a stretch of pristine white sand and turquoise water between Saadiyat Island and Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s most vibrant beachside destination, Fahid Beach Club by Barbossa, will be serving up an exciting line-up of soulful beats and blissful beach day offers this April. Over Eid Al-Fitr weekend, the beach club will host several live acts, ...
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