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ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) announced the commencement of directly managing the penal and correctional institutions and juvenile facilities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Under the Law issued by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as the Ruler of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, regarding penal and correctional ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said that the UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) programme has enjoyed exponential growth in 2023, with three deals implemented, two more signed and awaiting implementation, and four agreed — taking the total number of Cepa partners since the launch of the programme to 10 across ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Miguel Diaz-Canel of Cuba, on the occasion of his country’s National 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 ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today visited the Hatta Festival, organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in collaboration with the Supreme Committee Overseeing Hatta Development. The inaugural edition of the event, which concludes ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, today attended part of the fifth day of the Mohamed bin Zayed Festival for Arabian Purebred Camel Racing and Camel Beauty Pageant. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud crowned the winners, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Adviser to the ...

DUBAI/WAM Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, the Arab Strategic Forum will commence its activities in Dubai on January 3rd, 2024. Titled “The Political and Economic State of the Arab World in 2024,” the thought-provoking event will bring together prominent global leaders, strategic experts, and leading ...

DUBAI/WAM The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has witnessed the execution of a large direct deal on the shares of Al Ramz Corporation Investment and Development PJSC with a total value of AED67.5 million. According to DFM data, the deal was executed on 48.2 million shares at an execution price of AED1.4. Large (automated) deals are offered by local markets to ...

ABU DHABI/WAM As part of its commitment to providing exceptional services and promoting cultural exchange, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC) announced the “Sura” Evening Cultural Tours within the mosque premises. These exclusive tours allow visitors to explore the mosque outside regular hours, from 22:00 to 09:00. This initiative reflects the Centre’s strategic plan to elevate the visitor experience ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE is gearing up for a busy 2024 with a packed calendar of international conferences and events. Throughout January, the emirate will play host to a diverse array of gatherings, solidifying its reputation as a premier destination for business tourism and conferences. This surge in activity underscores the UAE’s competitiveness and global appeal in the world of ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE insurance sector continues to exhibit robust growth, as evidenced by a 9.6% increase in total assets during the first nine months of 2023, reaching AED 131.6 billion by the end of the third quarter. This translates to an impressive AED 11.5 billion increase in assets compared to the year-end 2022 figure of AED 120.1 billion. The ...