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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 ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai, brace yourself for a sweet ride! If you have lived in Dubai for long enough, you know that Chatori Gali, Dubai’s beloved pure vegetarian casual North Indian restaurant known for brining the soul-soothing taste of North India to Dubai since 2013, is the go-to place for the crispiest jalebis across the UAE. And this winter, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has visited the inaugural Al Ain Dates Festival, organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. The festival took place in Al Hili ...

DUBAI/WAM The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office has released a whitepaper on the best practices and future policies developed and implemented by the UAE government in activating the remote work system. The paper, created in collaboration with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), aims to enhance remote work systems by leveraging global trends and the expertise developed by the ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Economy has launched a specialised training programme aimed at developing capacities, professional skills, and compliance awareness among compliance officers in Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs), under its supervision, and private sector employees to combat money laundering and counter the financing of terrorism. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the International Compliance Association (ICA), is ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Electricity generation from nuclear power in the countries of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) reached approximately 144.7 TWh in September 2024, accounting for 16.4% of the total electricity production in these countries. The International Energy Agency (IEA), in its Monthly Electricity Statistics report, said that over the first three quarters of 2024, electricity ...

DUBAI / WAM Ducab Group concluded 2024 with record growth, strengthening its position as a global leader in energy solutions and sustainable manufacturing. In its 45th year of operations, the group expanded into more than 20 new markets, significantly increased production capacity, and launched innovative eco-friendly products. These initiatives powered large-scale infrastructure projects and accelerated industrial decarbonisation efforts, contributing to ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025, the global platform supported by the UAE and its clean energy leader Masdar, will again feature the Green Hydrogen Summit, bringing together industry leaders to advance the universal adoption of green hydrogen across a range of sectors. Reflecting Abu Dhabi’s ambition to become the global hub for green hydrogen and ...

SHARJAH/WAM The inaugural Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL) will feature over 37 celebrated Emirati and African authors, including Nobel laureates, representing more than 10 nations. Running from January 24 to 27  at University City, Sharjah, the festival aims to highlight Africa’s creative heritage and deepen its connections with the Arab world. At the heart of the festival, organised by ...