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Ministry of Family, ‘Zayed Higher Organisation’ expand scope of collaboration

ABU DHABI/ WAM The Ministry of Family and Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) have announced a joint initiative to develop an innovative and integrated service system tailored to the needs and aspirations of People of Determination. The initiative aligns with the UAE’s strategic direction to strengthen government collaboration in delivering comprehensive services, enhancing quality of life, and ...

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DEWA adds 800MW of clean energy production capacity to its energy mix in 2025

DUBAI/ WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that the total production capacity of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park has increased to 3,860 megawatts (MW), using photovoltaic (PV) solar panels and concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies. Since the beginning of this year, DEWA has added 800MW from the ...

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Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi records 97.4% Sustainable Fisheries Index

ABU DHABI/ WAM Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), aimed at conserving, protecting, and enhancing fisheries resources, the emirate has recorded significant achievements, for the sixth consecutive year, in its marine monitoring and conservation efforts to mark World Oceans ...

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Hamdan bin Mohammed witnesses launch of ‘National Service Athlete Programme’

DUBAI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, witnessed the launch of the ‘National Service Athlete Programme’, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Sports. The programme is designed to support elite Emirati athletes enlisted in national service by integrating them ...

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Sharjah Ruler approves extra AED100 million for Al Madam compensation

SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved an additional amount of AED100 million in compensation for owners of old houses in Al Madam area who had previously been granted new houses. His Highness had earlier approved an amount of AED250,000 per house as compensation for the owners of ...

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Japan approves 20 trillion yen plan for disaster resilient infrastructure

TOKYO / WAM The Japanese government approved a plan to enhance the disaster resilience of the country’s infrastructure over the next five years, with the project expected to cost more than 20 trillion yen ($139 billion). Kyodo News reported. Focusing on measures to address aging infrastructure, the plan specifies 326 measures to be taken by government bodies from fiscal 2026 ...

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Robots move Shikumen buildings back to original site in Shanghai

SHANGHAI / WAM Century-old buildings in Shanghai, temporarily relocated in-whole to accommodate underground construction, have been laid back on their original site in an impressive feat of engineering involving over 400 carrying robots stepping in sync. According to a report by China Central Television (CCTV), the buildings, which weigh 7,500 tonnes and span an area of 4,030 square metres, were ...

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UAE committed to protecting oceans: Amna Al Dhahak

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, affirmed the UAE’s ongoing commitment to protecting ocean ecosystems and enhancing their sustainability as a vital resource at both the national and global levels. On World Oceans Day, Dr Al Dahak said, “Covering more than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, our oceans are ...

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UAE sets global benchmark in nuclear energy development

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE continues to cement its status as a global role model in developing a peaceful nuclear energy programme that adheres to the highest standards of safety, transparency, and international cooperation. This comes at a time when the world is increasingly turning to reliable energy sources that can support the transition to climate neutrality. From the ...

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