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ABU DHABI/WAM In a groundbreaking move towards a sustainable future, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport has announced the launch of its cutting-edge Green bus service starting on Thursday. These buses are powered by clean hydrogen and electric energy. The initiative marks a significant milestone in the Green Bus Programme, developed by ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE PureHealth has marked the graduation of the second cohort of its Emirati Development Centre (EDC), in a ceremony that celebrated their achievements. The event commemorated the graduation of 121 Emirati talent from across PureHealth who participated in the EDC programme, a dedicated initiative by PureHealth aimed at developing highly skilled Emirati workforce, in line with the ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, on Thursday discussed various aspects of cooperation and joint efforts to enhance and expand the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. During the talks at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday received Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, who is visiting the UAE as the head of a high-level delegation. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum welcomed Li Qiang ...

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday met with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting took place at the residence of the King of Bahrain in the capital. His Highness and His Majesty discussed ...

DUBAI/WAM The Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) has announced the launch of the Dubai AI Security Policy, marking a proactive and pioneering step in the region. This policy aims to bolster confidence in AI solutions and technologies, promote their growth and development, and mitigate electronic security risks. The policy was unveiled during DESC’s participation as the official cybersecurity partner in ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a copy of a book titled “Sheikha Salama bint Butti,” published by the National Library and Archives. During a meeting with a delegation from the National Library and Archives at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, His Highness was briefed on the key themes and ...

GENEVA/WAM Dr Richard Peeperkorn, Representative of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, extended special thanks to the UAE for its contributions and collaboration with the organisation in Gaza. During a virtual press conference held on Thursday from Gaza with journalists in Geneva, Dr Peeperkorn stated that the organisation, in partnership with the UAE, organised a medical ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The total capital and reserves of banks operating in the UAE reached AED 495.2 billion at the end of June 2024, a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 10.6 percent compared to AED 447.8 billion in June 2023, according to the latest statistics of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The apex bank’s figures released on Thursday showed that ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Metro has celebrated its 15th anniversary on  September 9, marking a significant milestone in its journey of transforming the city’s mass urban transit. A symbol of Dubai’s spirit of innovation and excellence, the metro has become a vital lifeline connecting key areas across Dubai, providing reliable and sustainable transport for residents and visitors alike. Since opening on 9 ...