June, 2023

• 16 June

  UAE President meets Russian counterpart, reinforces necessity of dialogue, diplomacy

  

  ST PETERSBURG / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reinforced the importance of communication and dialogue to support regional and international stability and peace. He reiterated the UAE’s principled position aimed at de-escalation and the necessity for a negotiated political solution to the crisis in Ukraine. His Highness also stressed the importance of accelerating ...

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• 16 June

  ERC distributes ‘Eid clothing’ to 44,000 beneficiaries in Syria

  

  LATTAKIA / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) delegation is continuing the distribution of clothes as part of “Eid Clothing” initiative in Syria. The initiative aims to distribute 11,000 vouchers to 44,000 Syrian beneficiaries from the families affected by the earthquake and cancer patients in the governorates of Homs, Aleppo, Hama and Lattakia. The move is part of Operation “Chivalrous ...

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• 16 June

  UAE’s Sinaha Platform takes part in St Petersburg Economic Forum

  

  ST PETERSBURG / WAM  Sinaha Platform, an Emirati private platform that supports UAE national industries and products, as part of the UAE delegation participating in the St Petersburg Economic Forum 2023, is promoting the most important elements of industrial investment partnerships with Russian private sector and their growth opportunities. The platform is keen on familiarising investors with the UAE’s capabilities ...

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• 16 June

  Sheikh Khaled inaugurates Iskan Abu Dhabi

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has inaugurated Iskan Abu Dhabi, a new housing “one-stop shop” that offers all housing services for citizens from a single location at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec). During the inauguration, Sheikh Khaled ...

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• 16 June

  UAE President meets RAK Ruler, tours UAE pavilion at St Petersburg forum

  

  ST PETERSBURG / WAM On the sidelines of his working visit to the Russian Federation, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met with HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, who is heading the UAE delegation at this year’s St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). His Highness ...

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• 16 June

  Dubai’s DIC opens its first European office in London

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai International Chamber (DIC), one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has inaugurated a new international representative office in London, United Kingdom. The launch of the new office, which is DIC’s first representative office in Europe and 20th globally, marks a significant step in the chamber’s global expansion strategy. The new office will focus its ...

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• 16 June

  Fujairah Crown Prince meets ERC delegation

  

  FUJAIRAH / WAM HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, stressed the importance of humanitarian and community projects in promoting the values of solidarity among community members and easing the hardships of those in need. He made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) in Fujairah, headed ...

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• 16 June

  Jumeirah Group releases endangered turtles into Arabian Gulf

  

  DUBAI / WAM In a demonstration of Dubai’s ongoing commitment to marine biodiversity and ecosystems, Jumeirah Group’s Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project has released 15 Hawksbill and 6 Green Turtles, both of which are considered endangered species, from its Jumeirah Al Naseem beach. Coinciding with the World Sea Turtle Day 2023, the release underscores the vital role turtles play in maintaining ...

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• 16 June

  Emirati artist’s work reinforces cultural ties between UAE, Kazakhstan

  

  ALMATY / WAM A new exhibition by renowned Emirati artist, Latifa Saeed, has opened to the public in Almaty, reinforcing cultural ties between the UAE and Kazakhstan, and unveiling a groundbreaking artwork created simultaneously in the two countries. Titled ‘Black Silhouette’ and running until July 08, the exhibition is supported by the City Administration of Almaty, and by Dubai-based Scalo ...

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• 16 June

  Dubai records AED12.5 billion in weekly real estate transactions

  

  DUBAI / WAM A total of 3,625 real estate and properties transactions valued at AED12.5 billion were conducted during the week ending 16th June 2023, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD report showed that 189 plots were sold for AED 2.28 billion, 2,753 apartments and villas were sold for AED 7.01 billion. The top ...

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