Tag: World
Emirates Foundation announces H1 2023 results of its ‘DAWAMEE’ programme
ABU DHABI, 10th August, 2023 (WAM) -- Emirates Foundation has released the first half of 2023 ( H1 2023) results of its pioneering DAWAMEE Programme, which aims to secure remote and part-time employment opportunities for UAE Nationals in line with the Nat...
Department of Community Development -Abu Dhabi launches second edition of ‘Wyakom’
ABU DHABI, 9th August, 2023 (WAM) -- The Department of Community Development-Abu Dhabi, has unveiled the second edition of "Wyakom" initiative, the digital platform that aims to foster civic engagement and involve the public in identifying innovative solu...
UAE President receives written message from King of Morocco discussing bilateral ties
ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2023 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a written message from His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco, discussing the strong bilateral relations between the UAE and Morocco and ways t...
National Elections Committee announces opening of candidacy for FNC 2023 elections
ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2023 (WAM) -- The National Elections Committee (NEC) announced that potential candidates for the Federal National Council (FNC) 2023 elections could register from 15th to 18th August, 2023. The committee said that those on the elec...
Dubai Municipality launches ‘A Safer Summer’ campaign to foster public health and well-being during summer season
DUBAI, 7th August, 2023 (WAM) -- Dubai Municipality launched the “A Safer Summer” campaign to raise public awareness on the importance of taking necessary health precautions that ensure the well-being of society during the summer season.The programme, whi...
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre launches campaign for ‘Maternal and Child Health’ programme
ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2023 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, a subsidiary of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with maternity and children's hospitals in Abu Dhabi, launched a campaign dedicated to raise community awarenes...
Dubai Taxi Corporation launches digital transformation strategic plan 2022-2025
DUBAI, 7th August, 2023 (WAM) -- Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC), a subsidiary of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has launched its strategic plan for digital transformation 2022-2025.This strategy seeks to accomplish a host of strategic goals highli...
Abu Dhabi to host 2nd WorldSkills Asia competition in November
ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2023 (WAM) -- The 2nd WorldSkills Asia Competition is set to take place in Abu Dhabi from 27th-29th November 2023, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of...
UAE expresses solidarity with Morocco and offers condolences over victims of bus accident
ABU DHABI, 6th August, 2023 (WAM) -- The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Kingdom of Morocco over the victims of the bus accident in the Azilal Province, which resulted in multiple deaths.In a statement, the Ministry of Fo...
UAE expresses solidarity with Slovenia and offers condolences over victims of floods
ABU DHABI, 6th August, 2023 (WAM) -- The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of Slovenia over the victims of the heavy rains and floods, which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, and caused extensive damage.In...
UK supports UAE, looks forward for a strong participation and engagement with UAE at COP28, UK Ambassador tells WAM
ABU DHABI, 6th August, 2023 (WAM) -- Edward Hobart, Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the UAE, affirmed his country’s support for the UAE hosting of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Fram...
UAE finish IMMAF Youth World Championships Campaign with historic 12 Medals
ABU DHABI, 5th August, 2023 (WAM) -- The fourth IMMAF Youth World Championships, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, came to a stunning conc...
JETRO President looks forward to strengthening trade, investment relations with UAE
TOKYO, 5th August, 2023 (WAM) -- ISHIGURO Norihiko, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), says his country is aiming to strengthen trade and investment relations with the United Arab Emirates.In an interview...
UAE meets 37.4% of Japan’s crude oil needs in June
TOKYO, 5th August, 2023 (WAM) -- Japan's crude oil imports from the United Arab Emirates amounted to 25.63 million barrels in June 2023, or 37.4 percent of total imports, the Natural Resources and Energy Agency of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and In...
Abu Dhabi Police scoops 18 medals on Days 5, 6 of 2023 World Police & Fire Games
OTTAWA, 5th August, 2023 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Police team scooped 18 medals on the fifth and sixth days of the 2023 World Police & Fire Games, which is taking place in Ottawa, Canada. The team won 8 golds, as well as 5 silver and 5 bronze medals, ac...