June, 2023

• 21 June

  UAE President pardons 988 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 988 prisoners serving various sentences in the UAE ahead of Eid Al Adha. The President’s pardon aligns with the UAE’s humanitarian initiatives based on the values of forgiveness and tolerance. It offers the released prisoners a chance to embark on a ...

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• 21 June

  Sheikh Mohamed receives President of Republic of the Congo

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Denis Sassou-Nguesso, President of the Republic of the Congo, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, His Highness welcomed President Sassou-Nguesso, and the two leaders discussed various aspects of cooperation between the ...

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• 21 June

  President of UAE meets Speaker of Qatar’s Shura Council

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, Speaker of Qatar’s Shura Council, accompanied by Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC). During the meeting at Qasr Al Bahr, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the Speaker of the Qatari Shura Council, who conveyed the greetings ...

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• 21 June

  AD Ports signs 30-year pact to manage, operate Congo terminal

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group on Tuesday signed a 30-year concession agreement with the government of the Republic of the Congo for managing and operating the multipurpose New East Mole Terminal in Pointe-Noire in the Republic of the Congo. Under the terms of the new agreement, AD Ports Group will have the exclusive right to invest in the ...

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• 21 June

  UAE sends fourth aid ship to Syria’s Port of Latakia

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The fourth UAE aid ship on Tuesday arrived at Syria’s Port of Latakia carrying over 2,000 tonnes of aid. The shipment was facilitated by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) as part of Operation Gallant Knight 2 to support the recovery of the Syrian people. The initiative aligns with the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh ...

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• 21 June

  Sharjah concludes participation as Guest of Honour of Seoul book fair

  

  SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah’s resounding prominence as the Guest of Honour at the 65th Seoul International Book Fair transformed the event into a grand celebration of Emirati and Arab culture. With its captivating and all-encompassing programme, the fair became a dynamic platform where Emirati literature, music, art, and crafts harmoniously intermingled, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the mesmerising diversity ...

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• 21 June

  Abu Dhabi to host 3rd edition of Spartan World Championships

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi will host the 3rd edition of the Spartan World Championship from December 8-10 2023 which will return to Al Wathba desert for the second consecutive year. Organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the event will gather elite athletes from around the world, reaffirming Abu Dhabi’s position as a global destination for sporting events. The ...

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• 21 June

  EAD, Aldar partner to encourage recycling of single-use plastic bottles

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has partnered with Aldar Properties to encourage a culture of recycling single-use plastic bottles. As part of its Sustainability activities, Aldar will take over eight large Big Zero installations, making it easier for community members to dispose of their single-use plastic bottles, which are then sent for recycling. The ...

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• 21 June

  New judges and ambassadors take oath before UAE President

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM New judges of the Federal Supreme Court have taken the legal oath before UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The judges included Muhammad Ali Ali, Dawood Ibrahim Muhammad Ali Abu Al-Shawareb, Ibrahim Obaid Ali Al Ali, Miftah Salim Saad, and Hassan Muhammad Hassan. During the oath-taking ceremony, which took place at Qasr ...

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• 21 June

  UAE President receives message from Sultan of Oman

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a written message from His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman referencing the strong bilateral relations between the UAE and Oman and ways to enhance them to benefit the people of both nations. The message was delivered by Dr Ahmed bin Hilal bin ...

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