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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 1,440 inmates from correctional institutions across the country. His Highness has also undertaken to settle any financial obligations arising from the prisoners’ sentences, in observance of the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. The initiative reflects the UAE President’s commitment …

DUBAI/WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has ordered the release of 1856 prisoners of different nationalities from Dubai’s correctional and punitive establishments, on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Chancellor Essam Issa Al-Humaidan, Attorney General of Dubai, said that …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco exchanged greetings and good wishes during a phone call on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, expressing their hopes that it would bring blessings and prosperity to the two countries and their peoples. They also …

SHARJAH/WAM On the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan, His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has pardoned 738 inmates, thanks to their good behaviour. The inmates were serving their sentences at Sharjah’s correctional and punitive establishment.

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received congratulatory messages from the Kings, Presidents, and Emirs of Arab and Islamic nations on the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan. 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 …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Presidential Court announced that tomorrow, Wednesday, the 18th of February 2026, will be the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan in the UAE. In a statement, The Presidential Court announced that based on the decision of the Moon Sighting Committee for the month of Ramadan, issued by the UAE Council for Fatwa for the year …

DUBAI/WAM The UAE Space Agency announced today the extension of the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) – the first interplanetary exploration undertaken by an Arab nation – until 2028. Building on the exceptional performance of the Mars Hope Probe, the extension of the mission will provide valuable science, operational and mission experience for ongoing and future deep space missions, while continuing …

ABU DHABI / WAM Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) has introduced an implantable hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy for adults living with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea. Obstructive sleep apnoea is a breathing disorder characterised by repeated upper airway collapse during sleep, which can lead to severe consequences if left untreated. Continuous positive airway pressure therapy is widely used to …

ABU DHABI / WAM EMSTEEL Group and Oldendorff Carriers have signed a new long-term freight agreement covering the import of EMSTEEL’s key raw materials to the UAE. Under the renewed agreement, Oldendorff Carriers will continue to provide dedicated and efficient bulk-shipping services for EMSTEEL’s raw material imports, ensuring safe, reliable and responsible maritime logistics. The agreement builds on more than …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, sent congratulatory messages to the Kings, Emirs, and Presidents of Arab and Islamic nations, on the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wished the leaders and their peoples continued good health and well-being, and further progress and prosperity for Arab and Islamic …