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UAE marks World Health Day on Monday

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE marks World Health Day on Monday. This year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) launched a global campaign titled “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures”. The campaign aims to encourage governments and the global health community to intensify efforts to eliminate preventable maternal and newborn deaths. According to the WHO, approximately 300,000 women around the world die annually due ...

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UAE, India, Sri Lanka sign pact to build Trincomalee energy hub

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Ministry of Investment, the Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Energy have signed a trilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, into a strategic energy hub to enhance the country’s energy security. The MoU was signed by Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, Vikram Misri, ...

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Dubai Municipality awards project to build five community neighbourhood councils

DUBAI/WAM In line with the directives of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, Dubai Municipality, in collaboration with the Community Development Authority, has announced the awarding of a contract for the construction of five new community neighbourhood councils in ...

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Mohammed bin Rashid attends 29th Dubai World Cup

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,  attended the 29th edition of the Dubai World Cup at the iconic Meydan Racecourse. Joining H.H. Sheikh Mohammed at the prestigious global event were H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime ...

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UAE concludes term of representation of Arab Group in IPU with landmark achievements

TASHKENT/WAM The UAE Parliamentary Division concluded a distinguished term representing the Arab Group on the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), marked by significant achievements. Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the UAE Parliamentary Division of the Federal National Council to the IPU and Representative of the Arab Group on the Executive Committee, presented the final report on ...

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Department of Municipalities and Transport completes milestone projects worth AED4 bn in 2024

  ABU DHABI/WAM The Department of Municipalities and Transport – Abu Dhabi (DMT) has announced its key accomplishments for 2024, showcasing robust development and innovation in diverse communities across Abu Dhabi. The year marked the successful completion of AED4 billion worth of key projects, part of a broader set of long-term initiatives with a total budget exceeding AED75 billion. DMT ...

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AD Ports Group appoints Mar Construction, Dar Al Handasah for major modernisation of Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal

ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, has appointed Mar Construction Civil & Obras Publicas – LDA to design and build the topside and marine infrastructure of the Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal, located in Angola’s largest port. Additionally, AD Ports Group has engaged Dar Al Handasah Consultants Shair & Partners to ...

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Healthy Longevity Innovation Forum attracts global experts to Abu Dhabi to shape the future of aging

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and the Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi (IHLAD) convened with the inaugural Healthy Longevity Innovation Forum to drive advancements in longevity science and personalised healthcare. The event brought together an elite group of global experts, policymakers, and healthcare leaders, including dignitaries from DoH, Abu Dhabi Public Health ...

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Ecae hosts joint reading sessions In line with Year of the Community

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) hosted a series of joint reading sessions for students and families as part of the iRead initiative, celebrating Reading Month and supporting the aspirations of the UAE’s Year of the Community. The initiative aimed to strengthen family and community bonds by encouraging connections across generations, creating inclusive spaces that ...

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Zayed National Museum announces recipients of AED1m research fund

ABU DHABI/WAM Zayed National Museum has announced the recipients of its 2024 Research Fund, which supports projects that explore the history, culture and heritage of the UAE. Out of 79 applicants, the grants were awarded to eight researchers from various countries, including the UAE, Italy, India, and the United States of America. Chosen by a panel of experts, the research ...

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