ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), issued a resolution to restructure the ERC’s Board of Directors. The new board will be chaired by Dr. Hamdan Musallam Al Mazrouei. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan wished the board’s new members luck and success in their upcoming ...
Read More »UAE condemns shooting incident targeting former US President Donald Trump
ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE has strongly condemned the shooting incident that targeted former US President Donald Trump, which led to his injury as well as the death of one person and injuries to others, and expressed its sincere sympathy over this tragic incident. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed the UAE’s solidarity with presidential candidate Trump and ...
Read More »Etihad Arena to host Courtside Conversations forum with USA Basketball during 2024 USA Basketball Showcase Games in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Etihad Arena is set to host Courtside Conversations with USA Basketball on 16 July in Abu Dhabi, during the 2024 USA Basketball Showcase Games in Abu Dhabi being held from July 15-17. The Showcase Games feature the world No. 1 USA Basketball Men’s National Team, alongside the Australian Boomers, ranked fifth in the world, and Serbia, ...
Read More »SEWA receives global sustainability certificate
SHARJAH/WAM Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA), represented by the Services and Technical Support Department for Information and Communication Technology, received a global certificate from the international organisation “PrintReleaf Standard”, in recognition of its distinguished efforts in contributing to achieving sustainable development and preserving the environment. SEWA launched an initiative in cooperation with Xerox Emirates to participate in the ...
Read More »UAE provides three tonnes of medical supplies, medicines to displaced people following recent developments in Khan Younis
ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE urgently provided three tonnes of medical supplies and a variety of medicines to support the healthcare sector and hospitals still operating in Gaza Strip, following the recent events and developments in Khan Younis. This response came after calls from the health sector regarding a shortage of medicines, including Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, to ensure the ...
Read More »Chairman of Muslim Council of Elders visits Late Sheikh Zayed’s Tomb
ABU DHABI/WAM His Eminence Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, Professor Ahmed Al-Tayeb, visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and was received by Dr. Yousif Al-Obaidli, Director-General of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center. His Eminence proceeded to the tomb of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, where he recited the ...
Read More »Mohammed bin Rashid announces cabinet reshuffle, appoints Hamdan bin Mohammed as Deputy PM, Minister of Defence
DUBAI/WAM Following the approval of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced a new cabinet formation in the country. The new cabinet includes the appointment of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince ...
Read More »UAE President receives Grand Imam of Al-Azhar
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday received His Eminence Professor Dr Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, His Highness welcomed Dr Ahmed Al-Tayeb, wishing him good health and a successful visit to his second ...
Read More »Mohammed bin Rashid meets with winners of Arab Reading Challenge UAE
DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today met with winners of the 8th Arab Reading Challenge UAE qualifiers, led by Ahmad Faisal Ali who won the title of UAE champion, and Sulaiman Khamis Al Khadim who came first in the People of Determination category. The meeting took place at ...
Read More »Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Emirates Transport to support green mobility
ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), represented by UAEV, and Emirates Transport will cooperate in installing and operating EV charging stations at Emirates Transport buildings. The move aligns with UAEV’s mission of supporting the shift to green mobility and contributing to the country’s goal of increasing the share of EVs to 50% of total vehicles on the ...
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