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Hamdan bin Zayed chairs Emirates Red Crescent board meeting

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), has chaired the ERC’s board meeting and highlighted that its initiatives during the UAE Year of Community reflect the leadership’s vision to promote the values of compassion, solidarity and community cohesion. During the meeting, Sheikh Hamdan praised ...

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Air India flight with 242 aboard crashes in Ahmedabad

NEW DELHI/WAM There were 169 Indians, 53 British, one Canadian and seven Portuguese nationals onboard the ill-fated Air India flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, which crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday. According to the Press Trust of India (PTI), the flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members onboard the Boeing ...

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UAE President receives invitation to participate in G7 Summit

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received an invitation from Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, to participate in the G7 Summit, which Canada will host from June 15 to 17. The invitation extended to the United Arab Emirates reflects the international recognition and the country enjoys, as well as its constructive role in fostering ...

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ALC opens nominations for 20th Sheikh Zayed Book Award until September 1

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA), organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), has opened nominations for its 20th edition, accepting applications from now until 1 September 2025. Coinciding with the 20-year anniversary of the award’s establishment, this special edition reflects its pioneering journey in enriching the cultural and literary landscapes, and ...

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Borouge, ADNOC L&S enter $531m partnership to accelerate UAE petrochemical exports

ABU DHABI/WAM Borouge Plc and ADNOC Logistics & Services Plc (ADNOC L&S) have entered a 15-year strategic partnership that will support a significant increase in the production and export of petrochemicals from the UAE. The mutually beneficial service agreement will deliver a minimum guaranteed value of $531 million (AED1,950 million), supporting the next phase of Borouge’s accelerated growth plans, driving ...

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Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi to host 7th ASSELLMU conference

ABU DHABI / WAM Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) has announced that it will host the 7th Scientific Conference of the Association of Environmental Law Lecturers in the Middle East and North African Universities (ASSELLMU) from 9th to 10th February 2026. Held under the theme “Environmental Law in the Digital Age”, the conference will explore how digital transformation, artificial intelligence, ...

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ADEK sets 240-minute Arabic mandate for kindergartens

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has announced a new policy that will bring Arabic into every private and charter kindergarten across the emirate, starting from Pre-KG to KG2, beginning Fall 2025. Beyond literacy, it’s about anchoring the next generation in their linguistic roots and establishing a strong foundation in the mother tongue ...

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‘Franchise Unites Us and Innovation Leads Us’ forum organised on June 11

ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Franchise Association, affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organised the “Franchise Unites Us and Innovation Leads Us” forum at the Chamber’s headquarters in celebration of World Franchise Day, observed on June 11. The event was held in collaboration with the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen ...

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Emirates forges interline pact with Bahamasair for connectivity

DUBAI / WAM Emirates and Bahamasair have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish an interline partnership benefitting customers travelling to The Bahamas. The partnership enables Emirates to expand its reach in the Caribbean, allowing customers to utilise the services of The Bahamas’ national flag carrier from Florida to one of three destinations on the island country. Under the ...

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