DUBAI / WAM Dubai International (DXB) is advising passengers not to come to the airport, unless absolutely necessary due to the unprecedented weather conditions in the country. In a statement, Dubai Airports said that flights continue to be delayed and diverted. Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest information on flight status. Dubai Airports assures passengers ...
Read More »UAE Ministry of Finance completes participation in second round of Finance Track Working Group Meetings
ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Ministry of Finance has completed its participation in the second round of working group meetings under the Finance Track of the 2024 G20 in Brasília, Brazil, held between March and April 2024. The ministry participated in working group meetings that included the Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI), the Global Alliance against Hunger and ...
Read More »Masdar, EGA to work together on aluminium decarbonisation
ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company “Masdar”, one of the world’s largest clean energy companies, and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest ‘premium aluminium’ producer in the world, agreed an alliance to work together on aluminium decarbonisation and low-carbon aluminium growth opportunities. The signing was witnessed by Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and ...
Read More »UAE pledges $100 million to support Sudanese people at Paris conference
PARIS / WAM Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, participated in meetings during the International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan, held in Paris, which was co-organised by France, Germany and the European Union (EU). The conference was attended by several countries as well as international and regional organisations aiming to further advance peace initiatives in Sudan. During the ...
Read More »UAE leaders congratulate President of Syria on Evacuation Day
ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on the occasion of Evacuation Day. 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 ...
Read More »MoI announces end of weather fluctuations, efforts continue to complete recovery phase
ABU DHABI/ WAM The Ministry of Interior (MoI), in collaboration with the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, the National Centre of Meteorology, and strategic partners, has announced the end of the weather fluctuations, with rainfall stopping and weather conditions gradually improving. MoI highlighted the efforts of the field teams that worked in a preventive manner and will continue ...
Read More »MANTRA Launches Incubator in Dubai World Trade Center
DUBAI/ GULF TIME MANTRA is announcing the launch of its new incubation program at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), following an $11 million funding round led by Shorooq Partners. This program is part of MANTRA’s effort to contribute to the Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization sector, with a focus on the MENA region. Established in partnership with the leading ...
Read More »UAE President and Saudi Crown Prince discuss regional developments
ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties and boost collaboration for the mutual benefit of the two nations. They also addressed key regional and international issues of ...
Read More »AVPN Global Conference 2024 to unite social investment efforts to drive humanitarian action in Asia
ABU DHABI/WAM The AVPN Global Conference 2024 will take place in Abu Dhabi from 23-25 April, bringing the flagship event of Asia’s largest network of social investors to the region for the first time. Hosted under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, the event will gather ...
Read More »WAM signs media cooperation agreement with TV BRICS
ABU DHABI/ WAM The Emirates News Agency (WAM) has signed a media cooperation agreement with TV BRICS, the international network of media partners from the BRICS countries. The agreement, signed virtually by WAM Director-General Mohamed Jalal Alrayssi and TV BRICS CEO Janna Tolstikova, paves the way for daily news exchange in various languages, including text, images, and videos. This content ...
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