Tag: World
Dubai attracts 4.791 volunteers in first half of 2023 to maintain clean and sustainable environment
DUBAI, 14th July, 2023 (WAM) – Dubai Municipality recruited 4,791 volunteers and activists during the first half of this year to ensure a healthy and sustainable environment in the emirate. Volunteers carried out cleaning workers' tasks as part of the ‘A...
Ministry of Tolerance & Coexistence participates in Emerging Peacemakers Forum
GENEVA, 13th July, 2023 (WAM) -- The UAE Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence participated in the second edition of the ‘’Emerging Peacemakers Forum'' in Geneva, Switzerland.The forum, held from July 6th to 14th, was organised in partnership between the...
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation inaugurates ‘Art at Embassies’ in Paris
ABU DHABI, 11th July, 2023 (WAM) -- Under the honorary patronage of H.H Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and honorary patron of the Abu Dhabi Festival, the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) inaugurated its Art at...
General Women’s Union organises discussion on ‘Gender Dimensions of Climate Change and Gender-Responsive Climate Action’
ABU DHABI, 11th July, 2023 (WAM) -- At its headquarters in Abu Dhabi, the General Women's Union (GWU), in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UN Women's Liaison Office for the GCC, organised a high-level dialogue session titled " The...
Department of Municipalities and Transport launches ‘Delivery Riders Hub’ Initiative
ABU DHABI, 11th July, 2023 (WAM) -- The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) today announced the introduction of a new pilot project called “Delivery Riders Hub” that will be initially implemented in the capital city of Abu Dhabi in September...
Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment launches smart services on WhatsApp
DUBAI, 11th July, 2023 (WAM) -- The Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment today announced the launch of its services on WhatsApp aimed at simplifying housing procedures and enhancing access to its services.The new service is the latest addition to the...
Ali Al Nuaimi highlights youth’s role in shaping the future
GENEVA, 11th July, 2023 (WAM) -- Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee of the Federal National Council (FNC), and Chairman of the World Muslim Communities Council, urged the young participants of the sec...
Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park targets Intl startups in COP28-related activities
SHARJAH, 10th July, 2023 (WAM) -- As the UAE prepares to host the all-important 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in November in Dubai, the Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park...
Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain commends civil defence efforts to put out fire in industrial area
UMM AL QAIWAIN, 10th July, 2023 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain has hailed the efforts made by the emirate's civil defence teams who are currently battling a fire at a perfume plant in Umm Al Thaou...
International Biology Olympiad concludes in Al Ain
AL AIN, 10th July, 2023 (WAM) – The 34th edition of the International Biology Olympiad (IBO) wrapped up its activities in Al Ain city today.Organised by the UAE Ministry of Education in partnership with the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), 320 stud...
TanTan Festival enhances Emirati-Morocco cultural bonds
TAN TAN, 9th July, 2023 (WAM) -- The UAE Ambassador to Morocco Al Asri Saeed Ahmed Al-Dhaheri emphasised that the 2023 edition of the Moussem (Festival) of Tan-Tan contributes to enhancing the cultural bonds between the UAE and Morocco and the peoples of...
Dubai Smart Police Stations set new record with 65K transactions in H1 2023
DUBAI, 8th July, 2023 (WAM) -- The Dubai Police has revealed figures on smart transactions carried out during the first half of 2023 at its 22 smart police stations located across different areas in the emirate of Dubai.Over the period, a total of 65,94...
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed condoles Abdullah Mohamed Saeed Al Dhaheri on his mother’s passing
ABU DHABI, 8th 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 offered his condolences to Staff Brigadier Abdullah Mohamed Saeed Al Dhaheri on the passing o...
Al Thiqah’s ‘Peace Lily’ promotes engagement and sustainability
SHARJAH, 5th July, 2023 (WAM) -- In an effort to promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility, the Al Thiqah Club for the Disabled has launched an initiative titled “Peace Lily.”For a better tomorrow, this groundbreaking initiative encou...
Sharjah Social Services Department launches new guidance service at Family Court
SHARJAH, 3rd July, 2023 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Social Services Department (SSSD) launched a new service, in cooperation and coordination with the Family Court in Sharjah, entitled “Family Guidance and Reconciliation". The new service aims to benefit the fos...