Tag: World
Abdullah bin Zayed meets UN-appointed Special Coordinator for Independent Assessment on Afghanistan
ABU DHABI, 26th July, 2023 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Ambassador Feridun Hadi Sinirlioğlu, UN-appointed Special Coordinator for the Independent Assessment of the Situation in Afghanistan....
DEWA approves over 53,000 NOC applications in H1 2023
DUBAI, 26th July, 2023 (WAM) -- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) approved 53,333 No Objection Certificates (NOC) applications during the first half of 2023 as part of the Soqoor programme. It is the first government programme to evaluate cons...
‘Fodder Market’ sees significant demand from Abu Dhabi’s livestock breeders
ABU DHABI, 25th July, 2023 (WAM) -- The Livestock Breeder Fodder Market, which is organised by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) in collaboration with the government platform TAMM, has experienced significant demand from livesto...
Marine transport services between Dubai and Sharjah to be resumed from August 4th
DUBAI, 25th July, 2023 (WAM) -- Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to resume the operation of the marine transportation line via Dubai Ferry between Dubai and Sharjah starting Friday, August 4th, 2023. The marine transport service will be...
Dubai Government studies implementing Common Law in Free Zones
DUBAI, 25th July, 2023 (WAM) -- The Government of Dubai is actively exploring the application of Common Law within Dubai's Free Zones to enhance the city's business environment and boost its economic appeal and efficiency.This potential adoption aligns wi...
Shakhboot bin Nahyan addresses UAE’s pioneering approach to food security and sustainable healthcare
ROME, 25th July, 2023 (WAM) -- Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, participated in the European Corporate Council on Africa and the Middle East’s (ECAM) 4th summit in Rome, Italy.The summit's theme, “Driving Change Today for a Prospe...
UAE stands in solidarity with Greece over wildfires
ABU DHABI, 25th July, 2023 (WAM) -- The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Greece over wildfires caused by a severe heatwave sweeping the country, which have resulted in the death of two people from a crash of a firefighting plane, and the evacuation o...
Dubai Police conclude specialised course on vehicle immobilisation techniques
DUBAI,24th July, 2023 (WAM) -- Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, the Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, presided over the graduation ceremony of a special course on stopping and arrest techniques held for female police officers at Al Raffa Po...
Abu Dhabi University, Vernewell Group forge transformative collaboration to shape future of education and drive innovation
ABU DHABI, 24th July, 2023 (WAM) -- Driven by a shared vision of pioneering change and enhancing academia, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) and Vernewell Group, an innovative powerhouse combining Vernewell Academy and Management Consultant, have signed a Memora...
Shakhboot bin Nahyan meets with Transitional President of Chad
N’DJAMENA, Chad, 24th July, 2023 (WAM) -- Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, met with Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, Transitional President of Chad. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the UAE and the Republic of Chad, a...
Shakhboot bin Nahyan meets President of Zambia
LUSAKA, Zambia, 24th July, 2023 (WAM) -- Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, met with Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, during Sheikh Shakhboot’s visit to the capital, Lusaka.During the meeting, Sheikh Shakhboo...
Eligible UAE citizens aged 18 to 60 will be hired: Sharjah Ruler
SHARJAH, 24th July, 2023 (WAM) -- H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Sharjah Directorate of Human Resources to find jobs for all applicants of UAE citizens aged 18 to 60, following...
UAE committed to working with international community to address global challenges: Reem Al Hashimy
ROME, 23rd July, 2023 (WAM) -- Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, stated that the UAE's pledge to provide US$100 million during the International Conference on Development and Migration, comes in line with its s...
UAE strongly condemns burning of copy of Holy Quran in Denmark
ABU DHABI, 23rd July, 2023 (WAM) -- The UAE has strongly condemned the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran by extremists in the Kingdom of Denmark. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the Danish government to take responsibility to stop these action...
Sharjah Ruler condoles Emir of Qatar over passing of Mohammed bin Hamad bin Abdullah
SHARJAH, 22nd July, 2023 (WAM) -- H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has sent a condolence message to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, and Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Tha...