VIENNA, The price of OPEC basket of thirteen crudes stood at $83.13 a barrel on Wednesday, compared with $83.42 the previous day, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations.The OPEC Reference Basket of Crudes (ORB) is made up of the following: Saharan …
Day: December 1, 2022
Mohamed bin Zayed orders disbursement of housing loans worth a total of AED3bn to citizens in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi emirate, has ordered the disbursement of housing loans to 1,900 citizens in Abu Dhabi, worth a total of AED3 billion.The third housi…
‘Al-Jundi’ journal publishes issue No 587 for December 2022
ABU DHABI, Al-Jundi journal issued by the UAE Ministry of Defence has published its new December 2022 issue No. 587.Through its latest issue published in both Arabic and English, the journal using research and analysis touched on several vital issues a…
Al Dhafra Book Festival 2022 kicks off on 5th December
ABU DHABI, The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced it will be organising the Al Dhafra Book Festival 2022 from 5th to 9th December at the Public Park in Zayed …
Founder’s Memorial celebrates 51st UAE National Day with traditional festivities
ABU DHABI, The Founder’s Memorial, a permanent national tribute to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, is celebrating the 51st UAE national day by organising a slew of traditional activities that reflect the UAE’s heritage.Celebrating the Natio…
5.8 magnitude quake hits southern Iran
ABU DHABI, A 5.8 magnitude earthquake on Richter Scale was recorded South of Iran on Wednesday, at 19:17, UAE Time, according to the National Centre of Meteorology’s National Seismic Network.Residents of the Northern Emirates felt a mild shudder with n…
Etihad highlights UAE’s rich heritage as it celebrates UAE’s 51st National Day
ABU DHABI, On the occasion of the 51st UAE National Day, Etihad Airways has collaborated with creative Emiratis to highlight the country’s legacy, culture, and promising future vision. The project emphasises the principles and values of the late Sheikh…
Dubai Media Council Chairman praises Emirati media for keeping pace with global media developments
DUBAI, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, praised Emirati media for keeping pace with both the UAE’s rapid growth and global media developments by embracing innovative technology and integrating n…
UAE reinforcing its position as a beacon of sustainability, critical enabler of energy transition: UAE Representative to IRENA
ABU DHABI, Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), stated teh UAE, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, is reinforcing its…
Carbon credits need more supply and integrity to meet global demand, says IEF
RIYADH, Carbon credits could make a significant contribution to achieving net zero by 2050, but only if participants address issues over limited supply and integrity, the Secretary General of the International Energy Forum (IEF) told a conference.Trade…
UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack on a school in Afghanistan
ABU DHABI, The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a school in Aybak, north of the capital Kabul, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries, mostly children.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Internati…
51st UAE National Day: Union for the Human
ABU DHABI, The UAE is resuming its civilisation march towards its radiant centenary, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, said Maqsoud Kruse, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI), in …