NEW YORK/ WAM Amid deep cuts to global humanitarian funding, the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund, CERF, allocated $110 million to neglected crises across Africa, Asia and Latin America. The UN’s top aid official, Tom Fletcher, said that more than 300 million people urgently need assistance. But funding has been falling annually, and this year’s levels are projected to drop ...
Read More »Hamdan bin Mohammed appoints Dr Rabaa Al Sumaiti as CEO of Rashid, Latifa Schools Establishment
DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, issued Executive Council Resolution No. (15) of 2025 appointing Dr. Rabaa Al Sumaiti as CEO of the Rashid and Latifa Schools Establishment. The resolution will be effective from the date of its ...
Read More »Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi honours ‘Tamayuz’ awards winners
SHARJAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, honoured the winners of the first edition of the “Tamayuz” Excellence Award on Thursday evening. The award, held at the level of institutions headed by H.H. Sheikh Sultan, aims to highlight the efforts of internal institutions, create a competitive environment among governmental and private entities, enhance ...
Read More »Hazza bin Zayed receives delegation from Awqaf Abu Dhabi to review progress of Awqaf sector in Al Ain Region
AL AIN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received a delegation from the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Management Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi), led by Abdulhamid Mohammed Saeed, Chairman of the Authority, at the Ruler’s Representative Court in Al Ain Region. The meeting was also attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed ...
Read More »Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed explores future of finance in age of intelligence
ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, attended the first of this year’s Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed Ramadan sessions, titled “The Future of Finance in the Age of Intelligence”. The session, which took place at a dedicated lecture venue at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, featured as its keynote speaker ...
Read More »British Ambassador Officially Inaugurates The Hope English School in Sharjah, Marking a New Era in British Education
SHARJAH/GULF TIME The Hope English School, British Curriculum institution in Sharjah, celebrated its official inauguration on March 5th with a prestigious ceremony graced by His Excellency Edward Hobart, the British Ambassador to the UAE. The event marked a significant milestone for the school, which aims to elevate the standard of British education in the emirate with its modern, futuristic campus. ...
Read More »The Bloomington Academy Celebrates 10 Years of Educational Excellence with British Ambassador’s Visit
AJMAN/GULF TIME The Bloomington Academy, Ajman, marked its 10th anniversary with a grand celebration on March 5, 2025, graced by the presence of His Excellency Edward Hobart, British Ambassador to the UAE. The event, a testament to the school’s commitment to British education, brought together founding families, North Point Education (NPE) leadership, students, parents, and teachers. His Excellency Edward Hobart ...
Read More »Chairman of National Media Office attends conclusion of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
BARCELONA/WAM Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE Media Council, attended the conclusion of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, which was hosted in Barcelona on March 3 and 6. The events covered various topics, including the latest developments and practical applications of ...
Read More »DoH strengthens global healthcare collaborations with Russia
ABU DHABI/WAM The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has successfully concluded a strategic delegation visit to Russia. The visit fostered groundbreaking collaborations in healthcare innovation, precision medicine, genomics, and longevity research.The delegation engaged with senior officials, leading research centres, and industry pioneers, aligning with Abu Dhabi’s vision to build one of the world’s most intelligent and integrated healthcare ...
Read More »UAE, Central African Republic CEPA to boost trade beyond AED3.67 billion
ABU DHABI/WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, stated that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and the Central African Republic reflects the leadership’s commitment to enhancing trade and investment cooperation with countries worldwide through economic diversification and sustainable development, supporting the UAE’s economic strategy. In statements to the Emirates News ...
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