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DUBAI / WAM The circular economy model that meshes economic gains with a sustainability ethos is the buzzword for Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) even as it keeps pace with burgeoning demand for new infrastructure and services. At the heart of the utility major’s growth strategy is a vision to transform into a globally leading sustainable innovative corporation committed ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai has retained its leading position in the Mena region on Kearney’s Global Cities Index, ranking 23rd globally and claiming a spot in the top 25 for the third consecutive year. According to the report, prominent emerging hubs around the world, particularly in the Middle East, have seen incredible gains in their global city performance amid a ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended the opening ceremony of the 2023 Minifootball World Cup on Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Marjan Island, where he praised the power of sport in uniting peoples and fostering cultural exchange. “Sport transcends borders and languages, uniting people from all ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The latest Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed lecture, which was attended by H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination, explored how nature can provide inspiration to help humankind move to a new level in sustainability. Titled ‘A Sustainable Future Inspired by Nature’, the lecture was presented by renowned architect ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with Barbara Leaf, United States Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs, at a meeting in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah and Leaf discussed the current situation in the Middle East, the efforts of civil society in protecting civilians from the repercussions of ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received Minister Hadja Lahbib, Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade and the Federal Cultural Institutions of the Kingdom of Belgium. The meeting, which was held in Abu Dhabi, touched on the latest developments in the Middle East region and efforts to end ...

SHARJAH/ WAM H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Shees Rest Area. The Ruler of Sharjah affirmed that the primary objective of the emirate’s projects is to provide decent living, which is reflected in the income levels of UAE families. These projects also aim to improve the values and connections ...

SHARJAH/ WAM Imagine a city where clean energy powers every home and business. Where waste is diverted from landfills, and food is grown sustainably, where people can walk, bike, or take public transportation without worrying about traffic congestion! This is the vision of Sharjah Sustainable City, a pioneering community that is setting the standard for sustainable living. Their urban farms ...

DUBAI/ WAM Mubadala Health Dubai, a M42 company, has partnered with Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) as an Association Partner to encourage communities within Dubai to invest in their health through routine physical activity. Mubadala Health Dubai and its team of leading Sports Medicine and Orthopedic experts have curated a series of exciting activations at the three-floor Mubadala Health Dubai Gym, ...

DUBAI/ WAM Zhang Yiming, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the UAE, said his country backs the UAE’s efforts to host the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) next month at Expo City Dubai. The People’s Republic of China backs the UAE’s efforts to mobilise international community to tackle ...