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DUBAI / WAM A total of 200 players representing 28 countries will battle for top honours at the 24th edition of the Dubai Open Chess Tournament. The Dubai Chess and Culture Club will host the prestigious tournament, which will take place from May 25 to June 2. The details of the tournament were revealed during a press conference today at ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Adnoc Drilling Company has been awarded a AED6.24 billion contract by Adnoc to provide drilling and associated services for the recovery of unconventional energy resources. The contract will see Turnwell deliver 144 unconventional oil and gas wells. To service the contract and explore the considerable future opportunities in unconventional resources, Adnoc Drilling has incorporated a ...

THESSALONIKI / WAM Dr Sultan Sooud Al Qasimi, a member of the Heritage Preservation Committee in the UAE and member of the American University of Sharjah Board of Trustees, emphasised that a city’s identity extends beyond its physical heritage, cultural expressions, architectural prominence, and historical monuments. Instead, it is intricately intertwined with the collective memory of its inhabitants, reflecting a ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed his sincere condolences and sympathies to Mauro Vieira, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil, on the victims of the recent floods, wishing the injured speedy recovery. This came in a phone call on Sunday wherein the UAE Top Diplomat reaffirmed ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is a beacon of inspiration in the global humanitarian landscape, and His Highness’ life has been distinguished by unwavering support for people and nations in crisis. Through his leadership in charitable and humanitarian projects worldwide, His Highness has continued to foster a culture of compassion and generosity. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Organising Committee of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2024 convened for a coordination meeting to assess the latest preparations for the upcoming event. Scheduled to be the largest edition in the exhibition’s history, ADIHEX 2024 will take place under the esteemed patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Mubadala Investment Company Board, affirmed that the company has been contributing for over two decades to supporting the UAE National Agenda and enhancing the development journey of the UAE. “Alongside its active and constructive ...

SHARJAH / WAM American University of Sharjah (AUS) has been ranked among the top 125 universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2024, marking a significant advancement from its previous position last year, which placed it among the top 250 under 50 years of age. While following the same methodology as the World University Rankings in assessing ...

DUBAI / WAM The Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean has honoured Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi, Executive Director of Watani Al Emarat Foundation, in the “Best Youth Support Programme” category. This accolade recognises the foundation’s exceptional efforts in empowering Emirati youth and enhancing their understanding of parliamentary government work. The foundation’s notable achievements include launching the “Young Parliamentarians Programme,” which embodies ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Noatum, a leading provider of integrated port operations, maritime, and logistics services, and an AD Ports Group company, announced the inaugural launch of Noatum Maritime’s office in Türkiye. Launch of the new office, to be led by Noatum Maritime, a core business unit of Noatum, will serve as an important step towards broadening the company’s reach ...