GAZA/WAM The United Arab Emirates continues its humanitarian efforts in Gaza through “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” to address the critical humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. The ‘Subsidised Bread’ project supports the operation of 14 bakeries in Khan Younis and Central Gaza by providing essential ingredients and wheat flour to produce and distribute bread daily to citizens and displaced individuals, ...
Read More »Adek launches ‘Become a Teacher’ initiative for nationals and expatriates
ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has opened teaching to individuals from all sectors with diverse skills, backgrounds and life experiences. This first-of-its-kind initiative offers the opportunity to enter the educational field after completing a one-year accredited post-graduate diploma in education. The initiative is open to both nationals and expatriates, promoting diversity among educators and ...
Read More »Sharjah’s free zones attract over 1,600 global companies in 2024
SHARJAH/WAM Sharjah’s free zones marked major achievements and milestones in 2024, reinforcing their pivotal role in establishing the emirate as one of the most attractive destinations for local, regional, and international businesses. During the last year, the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) and the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (SAIF Zone) attracted more than 1,600 companies from various countries ...
Read More »Adnoc Distribution, Emerge start Abu Dhabi stations’ solarisation
ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC Distribution announced on Tuesday the launch of the second phase of its service station solarisation programme in collaboration with Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and the EDF Group. Under the programme, Emerge will finance, design, install and maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at service stations across ADNOC Distribution’s UAE network. This initiative supports the company’s sustainability ...
Read More »Egypt’s Civil Aviation Minister, UAE delegation discuss cooperation
CAIRO/WAM Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation Dr Sameh Elhefny held talks with a UAE delegation led by Mohammed Abdullah Al-Salami, Chairman of the Fujairah Department of Civil Aviation and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Civil Aviation Authority, and Mohammed Abdulla Lengawi, Director-General of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, to strengthen cooperation in civil aviation. At the ...
Read More »Beirut Airport receives 23rd relief plane carrying 35 tonnes of medical supplies as part of ‘UAE stands with Lebanon’
ABU DHABI/WAM Beirut International Airport has received the 23rd UAE relief plane as part of the “UAE stands with Lebanon” campaign, carrying 35 tonnes of medical supplies, including advanced devices and equipment and medical essentials needed in hospitals and health centres throughout the country. This additional medical aid came in compliance with the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh ...
Read More »WHO regrets United States’ announcement of intent to withdraw
GENEVA/WAM The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed regret on the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the organisation. The organisation hopes that the US government will reconsider this. “We hope the United States will reconsider and we look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue to maintain the partnership between the USA and WHO, for ...
Read More »Abdullah bin Zayed chairs 2025’s first meeting of Education, Human Resources & Community Development Council
ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Education, Human Resources and Community Development Council, chaired the council’s first meeting of 2025 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of H.H. Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-Chairperson ...
Read More »UAE President, VPs congratulate Donald Trump on taking oath as US President for second term
ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a cable to Donald Trump congratulating him on taking oath as US President for second term. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman ...
Read More »Experience ‘You Can Have it All’ with Marisa Peer — A Live Transformative Event
DUBAI / GULF TIME Kickstart your 2025 with unshakable confidence and a fearless mindset! On Sunday Febraury 16, 2025 at the Zaabeel Theatre, Dubai, world-renowned therapist, author, and motivational speaker Marisa Peer will guide you through an extraordinary live event designed to transform your life. Discover the powerful techniques that have unlocked abundance, love, and success for CEOs, elite athletes, ...
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