RAFAH/ WAM The UAE continues its unwavering support for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip through the “Gallant Knight 3” humanitarian operation, launched under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has distributed 29,374 bread bundles benefiting 293,830 individuals as of 21st February. The move is part of a ...
Read More »15 mega brands, 11 strategic partners to offer rare educational experience, exclusive deals at Xposure 2024
SHARJAH/ WAM The 8th annual Xposure International Photography Festival (Xposure 2024), organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), is gearing up to host a world-class trade show. It will feature 15 mega brands showcasing the latest technologies, along with exclusive deals, and 11 strategic partners to offer a unique educational experience for both seasoned and emerging photography professionals, as ...
Read More »UAE economic growth expected to be over 5.5% in 2024: CEO of Saxo Bank in MENA
ABU DHABI/ WAM Damian Hitchen, CEO of Saxo Bank in the MENA region, believes that the UAE economy will continue to grow in 2024. This growth is expected to be over 5.5 percent, mainly due to investments in technology and renewable energy. In his statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Hitchen mentioned that the UAE’s strategic location, business-friendly environment, ...
Read More »Dubai Chambers attracts 67,000 new member companies
DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers and the three chambers operating under its umbrella — Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai International Chamber and Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy — have continued to make significant progress towards achieving their strategic priorities and unveiled an impressive set of results from 2023 that align closely with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). ...
Read More »UAE-Kazakhstan Business Council to host its first meeting on February 28
DUBAI / WAM The UAE-Kazakhstan Business Council will hold its first meeting on February 28, 2024, at the Kazakhstan Pavilion at Expo City Dubai. The meeting will be attended by the Kazakh Minister of Trade and over 200 private companies and institutions representing various trade and investment sectors from both countries. In a statement, the Federation of UAE Chambers of ...
Read More »UAE, Estonia collaborate to strengthen food management
DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministries of Climate and Regional Affairs and Agriculture of the Republic of Estonia on Thursday. This agreement aims to strengthen joint efforts in managing food resources and embrace technology-driven solutions in these critical areas. The signing ceremony took place at the ...
Read More »Sharjah Ruler opens Al Eqd Al Fareed School in Dibba Al Hisn
SHARJAH / WAM HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, stressed the importance of education and its development by providing advanced and integrated educational facilities that contribute to enhancing the students. He made this statement in a speech he delivered on Thursday during the opening of Al Eqd Al Fareed School – ...
Read More »UAE leaders congratulate Saudi King on Founding Day
ABU DHABI / WAM UAE 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; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have sent congratulatory messages to the ...
Read More »ZHO, UAE federation to empower People of Determination
ABU DHABI / WAM The Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) has inked a memorandum of understanding with the UAE Modern Pentathlon Federation, marking a significant step towards fostering joint efforts and establishing a strategic partnership to bolster the development of modern pentathlon among People of Determination. The collaboration entails integrating modern pentathlon into competitions hosted by sports ...
Read More »Under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, 2nd Cyber Pulse Initiative for Women and Family launches in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, President of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and Mother of the Nation, the second Cyber Pulse Initiative for Women and Family has launched, in cooperation with the Cybersecurity Council ...
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