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RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received on Sunday a host of Ramadan well-wishers. Sheikh Saud exchanged the greetings with sheikhs and state officials, as well as businesspersons and Emiratis, who prayed to Allah Almighty to revisit the fasting month with more goodness, progress, security, safety and ...

UMM AL QAIWAIN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain received Ramadan well-wishers at his palace in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain. H.H. Sheikh Saud received Ramadan greetings from the UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Abdulla ...

DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, joined National Guard personnel engaged in patrolling duties in Hatta, Dubai, for Iftar. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan interacted with troops following a tour of the area during which he took stock of ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi City Municipality, through the Sub-Municipalities Operations Sector – City Municipality Centre, has completed the comprehensive redevelopment works of Bainuna Park in Abu Dhabi, enhancing the park’s amenities to cater to visitors of various age groups. The park’s modern facilities include children’s play areas, green spaces and barbecue zones, with thorough consideration for the needs ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The inaugural Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial commences its second phase with seven new unveilings and installations at iconic locations across the emirate. Taking place until April 30 2025, the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial aims to celebrate art, culture and community. The exhibition features site-specific installations by more than 70 artists from the UAE and ...

DUBAI/WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that Dubai’s energy demand increased by 5.4 percent in 2024 compared to 2023. Al Tayer said that energy demand in 2024 was 59,594 gigawatt hours (GWh), compared to 56,516 GWh in 2023. He further noted that DEWA continues to increase the capacity of transmission ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has partnered with Taaleem Holdings PJSC (Taaleem), a leading K-12 premium education provider in the UAE with a portfolio of 34 schools, to develop a Harrow International School site on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, the first based in the GCC Region, as well as the first boarding school in the emirate. ...

SHARJAH/WAM The Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), a UAE-based non-profit organisation, has launched its annual Zakat campaign to collect funds and donations aimed at providing financial and emotional support to cancer patients. Under the theme “Togetherness Conquers,” the campaign seeks to alleviate the financial burdens of various cancer treatment programmes for patients and their families, making a real impact on ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has initiated the second phase of its public awareness campaign to enhance the safe and responsible use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems across the Emirate, in conjunction with the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Operating under the slogan “Your Safety is Our Priority,” the campaign aims to heighten ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE continues to strengthen its support for startups and entrepreneurship through flexible government policies, advanced legislation, and world-class infrastructure, making it one of the most attractive destinations for investors and entrepreneurs globally. The UAE’s economic vision, centred on diversification, sustainability, and innovation, plays a key role in fostering the startup sector. The country offers a competitive environment ...