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ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) to enhance collaboration across various cultural and intellectual fields, opening new prospects for supporting youth cultural engagement. Under the terms of the MoU, the foundation will offer ALC members specialised training ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Keeta Drones, as part of its efforts to enhance Dubai’s status as a global hub for civil aviation and to develop drone delivery operations. This MoU focuses on the collaboration in drone-based delivery, with a particular focus on achieving the highest levels of safety and security ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, participated in the UAE Farmers Council meeting held in Ras Al Khaimah as part of the ongoing efforts to support UAE farmers in advancing agricultural projects. The meeting explored ways to increase crop productivity and address farmers’ needs, in line with the goals of the ...

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during a phone call on Wednesday with Gerardo Werthein, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of the Argentine Republic, discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them to serve their mutual interests. The two sides also discussed ways to enhance ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Adnoc Logistics & Services Plc announced on Wednesday that it has signed a $1.1-2.0 billion (AED4.0-7.3 billion) Hybrid Capital Instrument (HCI). Initial drawing against the HCI will be $1.1 billion (AED4.0 billion), leaving $0.9 billion (AED3.3 billion) capacity available to be drawn until December 31 2026. Approximately $1.0 billion (AED3.7 billion) of the HCI will be utilised to ...

ABU DHABI/WAM This year, the UAE will host six major global conferences for the first time, showcasing its long-standing excellence in organising large-scale international events. Among the key events is the IUCN World Conservation Congress, set to take place in October, which is one of the largest global gatherings aimed at fostering dialogue on biodiversity, climate change, and sustainability. From ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast that today’s weather is partly cloudy to cloudy at times over some northern, eastern, and coastal areas, with a gradual decrease in temperatures and expected rainfall. The weather is expected to be humid at night and on Friday morning, with the possibility of fog or light fog forming. In its ...

ABU DHABI/WAM  Adnoc Logistics and Services plc on Wednesday announced the completion of its acquisition of an 80% stake in Navig8 TopCo Holdings Inc (Navig8) for $1.04 billion (AED3.8 billion), with a contractual commitment to acquire the remaining 20% in mid-2027. Navig8 is an international shipping pool operator and commercial management company with a modern-owned fleet of 32 tankers and ...

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi. The UAE Top Diplomat welcomed the Afghan Minister, affirming the UAE’s commitment to supporting the friendly Afghan people in achieving their aspirations for stability, development, and prosperity, as ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has announced the conclusion of the extended period for paying contributions for October and November 2024, as previously communicated to UAE-based entities. Employers were previously exempted from late payment fees for October and November. The GPSSA urged employers to pay contributions promptly to avoid penalties. For October 2024, the Ma’ashi ...