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SHARJAH/ WAM The Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2024, which concluded its 34th edition last night, Saturday, recorded major success in revitalising the retail sector and commercial activity across the emirate’s markets. The 37-day event delivered enthralling shopping experiences to Sharjah’s residents and visitors, encompassing a wide range of malls, commercial centres, and entertainment destinations across various cities and regions in the ...

SHARJAH/WAM Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) is set to host the second edition of the “UAE Schools and Nursery” Show. Organised with the support of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), the event, which is set to run from 19th to 21st April, boasts extensive participation of key players in the UAE education sector, ...

DUBAI/WAM Following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to complement the development of Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project to match the ongoing rapid population growth and urbanisation of the area, and under the oversight of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke by telephone today with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar. Their Highnesses discussed UAE-Qatar relations and opportunities for further collaboration to help achieve the development goals of both countries. The two leaders also reviewed a number of regional and ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Al Ain Zoo has grown 211.2 tonnes of plant-based sustenance annually. In a dedicated nursery, the zoo cultivates a range of animal food plants, including local and non-local species such as Sidr, Ghaf, Hibiscus, and others. This sustainability initiative ensures a consistent food supply while reducing its ecological footprint, and highlights the zoo’s dedication ...

ABU DHABI/ AD MEDIA OFFICE The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) was honoured with two Champion Plus awards in a ceremony at the opening day of the Fourteenth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP14) to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. EAD received the Champion Plus Awards for its ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is participating in four panel discussions during the World Future Energy Summit. Hosted by the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) from April 16 to 18, the event aims to accelerate the pace of sustainable development and advance economic, social, and environmental development. Dewa is also showcasing its key projects ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has announced a stellar international lineup for its Green Hydrogen Summit including former UK Prime Minister Rt Hon Boris Johnson, ministerial speakers from the UAE, Azerbaijan, Japan and the Netherlands, industry leaders and global adventurer Dr Bertrand Piccard. Masdar’s second Green Hydrogen Summit, taking place on April 16 ...

DUBAI / WAM In response to recent developments, a spokesperson from flydubai has issued the following statement: “Some of our flights have been impacted by the temporary closure of a number of airspaces in the region. We continue to closely monitor the situation and will make any amendments to our schedule accordingly.” “We are in direct contact with our passengers ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) will participate in the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2024, to be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from April 16 to 18. During its participation, the ministry plans to highlight the UAE’s achievements in the clean energy transition and its efforts to achieve climate neutrality by ...