EPA shares UAE’s publishing experience in Greece

THESSALONIKI / WAM As part of its participation in Sharjah’s Guest of Honour Programme at the 39th Thessaloniki International Book Fair in Greece, the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) shared the UAE’s distinguished publishing experience with an international audience. During the fair, which began on May 16 and concluded on Sunday, the association highlighted its efforts in advancing the Emirati and ...

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World Water Forum to produce first-ever ministerial declaration

BALI / WAM The 10th World Water Forum in Bali will produce its first-ever ministerial declaration since the forum was first held in 1997 in Morocco, an official from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. “For the first time in World Water Forum history, it will produce a ministerial declaration which is not negotiated but through consultation,” Director General ...

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UAE Floating Hospital performs surgeries for injured Palestinians

AL ARISH / WAM The UAE Floating Hospital in the Egyptian city of Al Arish has conducted a number of specialised and complex surgeries for Palestinian patients and the injured, as part of the medical services provided by the United Arab Emirates to Palestinian families in the Gaza Strip. The provided medical support falls within the framework of Operation Chivalrous ...

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UAE aid shipment reaches Gaza in cooperation with US agency

ABU DHABI / WAM Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, has announced the arrival of a shipment of food aid for the brotherly people of Gaza, intended for the northern Gaza Strip. The shipment, which arrived via the maritime corridor from Larnaca in the Republic of Cyprus, was facilitated with the joint cooperation of the ...

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Dubai Open Chess Tournament to attract 200 players from 28 countries

DUBAI / WAM A total of 200 players representing 28 countries will battle for top honours at the 24th edition of the Dubai Open Chess Tournament. The Dubai Chess and Culture Club will host the prestigious tournament, which will take place from May 25 to June 2. The details of the tournament were revealed during a press conference today at ...

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Adnoc Drilling wins AED6.24b unconventional energy deal

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Adnoc Drilling Company has been awarded a AED6.24 billion contract by Adnoc to provide drilling and associated services for the recovery of unconventional energy resources. The contract will see Turnwell deliver 144 unconventional oil and gas wells. To service the contract and explore the considerable future opportunities in unconventional resources, Adnoc Drilling has incorporated a ...

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Sharjah presents its heritage at Thessaloniki International Book Fair

THESSALONIKI / WAM Dr Sultan Sooud Al Qasimi, a member of the Heritage Preservation Committee in the UAE and member of the American University of Sharjah Board of Trustees, emphasised that a city’s identity extends beyond its physical heritage, cultural expressions, architectural prominence, and historical monuments. Instead, it is intricately intertwined with the collective memory of its inhabitants, reflecting a ...

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Zero Gravity UAE plans to manufacture green buses, vehicles and engines with zero carbon emissions in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Zero Gravity, an Emirati advanced technology company and a leading corporation in technology and artificial intelligence across the Middle East and North Africa, has announced the signing of an exclusive memorandum of understanding with the “Nanjin Dragon Bus Co., Ltd” in “Nanjin” province, China who are amongst the leading giants in the field of electric ...

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Mohamed bin Zayed: A knight of generosity, a champion of global humanitarian work

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is a beacon of inspiration in the global humanitarian landscape, and His Highness’ life has been distinguished by unwavering support for people and nations in crisis. Through his leadership in charitable and humanitarian projects worldwide, His Highness has continued to foster a culture of compassion and generosity. ...

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