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SHARJAH / WAM ‘In a way, you’re better equipped for real life than previous generations of university graduates,’ having ‘completed your studies through an unprecedented global pandemic,’ said Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), at the university’s Spring 2023 Commencement ceremony held at University City Hall in Sharjah. Marching to the rousing ‘Towards ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Hamriya Free Zone Authority (HFZA) has cemented its leading position and appeal for investment in the oil and energy sector following a deal with an Indian company Infinite Mining & Energy. Infinite announced that it is going to double its investment in the free zone and establish a multifunctional oil refinery. The new facility will have ...

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced it will launch “Nebras” initiative in collaboration with Pfizer, one of the world’s premier biopharmaceutical companies, in a move aimed at bolstering research in the nursing and midwifery fields. The Supreme National Committee for Nursing and Midwifery will unveil the “Nebras: My Journey in the World of Nursing ...

SHARJAH / WAM Abdullah Abdul Rahman Al Shamsi, Director-General of the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (Sewa), hosted a delegation from the US Consulate General, led by Megan Gregonis, the Consul-General in Dubai. The purpose of the meeting was to explore the authority’s efforts in promoting innovation in energy and water and developing sustainable and innovative solutions for energy ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has received more than 10,000 civil marriage applications before the Civil Family Court for foreigners, at a rate of 40 civil marriage applications per day, since Law No. 14 of 2021 on Civil Marriage and its Effects in  Abu Dhabi came into force last year. Yousef Saeed Alabri, Undersecretary of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, led a senior UAE delegation to the Republic of Colombia with the aim of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in the political, economic, and trade fields. The UAE delegation was welcomed by German Umana, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism, and Francisco Coy, Vice ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, affirmed that the working visit of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Republic of Türkiye would take the Emirati-Turkish strategic partnership to new heights. “Relations between the two countries are ushering in a new chapter on the comprehensive strategic partnership boosted ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday received a phone call from the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, during which the two leaders discussed various areas of cooperation and joint action within the framework of the strategic partnership between the UAE and Serbia, with the aim of promoting their shared interests. ...

BONN / WAM  Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and President-designate of the Conference of the Parties (COP28), has affirmed that COP28 is determined to ensure that youth voices and ambitions are a focal point of the climate process. Al Jaber made this statement during the first ‘Youth Stocktake’ side event at the Bonn ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an has launched the 8th Social Incubator programme, Youth for Climate Action, to support social impact startups in developing solutions to environmental challenges. Aligning internationally with goal 13 – Climate Change of UN Sustainable Development Goals, and locally with the vision of the Year of Sustainability, UAE Net Zero, first ...