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UAE summons Swedish Chargé D’Affaires to strongly condemn continuation of Swedish government’s allowance of attacks on copies of Holy Quran
ABU DHABI, 21st July, 2023 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Chargé D’Affaires at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden to the UAE, and handed her an official note of protest against the repeated attacks and abuses on copies of the...
UAE President receives phone call from PM of Pakistan
ABU DHABI, 18th July, 2023 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.His Highness and Sharif discussed bilateral relations between...
EPAA launches 6th edition of ‘Together for a More Beautiful Summer’ Programme
SHARJAH, 17th July, 2023 (WAM) -- The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPPA) in Sharjah launched the sixth edition of the "Together for a More Beautiful Summer" Programme, under the title "Environmental Guide" from 10th to 19th July.The programm...
22.139 million travel bags handled by Dubai Customs in Dubai Airports during H1 2023
DUBAI, 17th July, 2023 (WAM) -- Dubai Customs, through its Airports customs centres, under the management of the Passenger Operations Department, have efficiently handled over 22.139 million travel bags in the first half of 2023.This achievement, which is...
Dubai Aviation City Corporation, Dubai Insurance to launch Employee Protection Insurance programme
DUBAI, 17th July, 2023 (WAM) -- Dubai Aviation City Corporation - through its affiliated corporation Dubai South - has signed an agreement with Dubai Insurance to initiate a comprehensive Employee Protection Insurance programme for the employees of all Du...
Liwa Date Festival kicks off its 19th edition
AL DHAFRA, 17th July, 2023 (WAM) -- The 19th edition of the Liwa Date Festival commenced today in Liwa, Al Dhafra Region, and will run until 30th July.Organised by the Cultural Programmes and Heritage Festivals Committee – Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Heri...
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed launches Balghaiylam residential development valued at AED 8 billion
ABU DHABI, 17th July, 2023 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has launched Balghaiylam, a new residential development located north-east of Yas Island. Aldar...
Shamma bint Mohammed meets Emirati students in United Kingdom
LONDON, 16th July, 2023 (WAM) -- Sheikha Dr. Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural and Educational Institutions, praised the role of Emirati students abroad in...
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar congratulates graduates of Emerging Peacemakers Forum 2023
GENEVA, 16th July, 2023 (WAM) -- His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and the Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, has issued a congratulatory message to the graduates of the second edition of the Emerging Peacemakers Forum, wh...
Dubai Press Club opens registration for Arab Media Forum 2023
DUBAI, 16th July, 2023 (WAM) -- The Dubai Press Club (DPC), organiser of the 21st edition of the Arab Media Forum (AMF), announced that registration to attend the Forum is now open.The two-day event, to be held from 26-27 September, will bring together pr...
ADEK, India’s Ministry of Education partner to establish first IIT-Delhi international campus in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, 15th July, 2023 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), the Ministry of Education in India, and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-Delhi) - India’s leading technical education and research institution - h...
Religions promote coexistence and peace: Dr. Koutoub Sano
GENEVA, 14th July, 2023 (WAM) -- Dr. Koutoub Sano, member of the Muslim Council of Elders, former Minister of Religious Affairs and Minister of International Cooperation in Guinea, Secretary-General of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy, emphasised to...
UAQ Ruler condoles King of Bahrain over passing of Rashid bin Sabah bin Humood
UMM AL QAIWAIN, 14th July, 2023 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, has sent a condolence message to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain expressing his sincere condolences an...
Emirates Post Group launches competition to design stamp on UAE’s hosting a major global climate change event
ABU DHABI, 14th July, 2023 (WAM) – Emirates Post Group Company (EPG), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Youth, announced the dates for the upcoming workshops linked to their stamp design competition. The competition encourages youth to des...
Fujairah Ruler condoles King of Bahrain over passing of Rashid bin Sabah bin Humood
FUJAIRAH, 14th July, 2023 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has sent a condolence message to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy...