ABU DHABI, Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA), has participated as a keynote speaker in the Roots: Green Acts Across Generations, which was organised by Rabdan …
Day: February 9, 2023
Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation launches its 2023-2026 Strategy
ABU DHABI, The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has launched its 2023-2026 Strategy “our vision, our promise”, outlining a commitment to maintaining its regulatory oversight in the nuclear and radiation sectors, as well as its support to…
UAE President directs offering funeral prayers in absentia for victims of earthquake in Türkiye, Syria after Juma’a Prayers
ABU DHABI, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed that funeral prayers in absentia be performed for the victims of the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, following Juma’s prayers (Friday prayers) in all mosques across the…
Fatima bint Mubarak directs Fund for Refugee Women to provide AED50 mn in support for Bridge of Goodness
ABU DHABI, H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), Chairwoman of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and Honorary President of the Emirates R…
Bridge of Goodness: Ongoing, sustainable Emirati giving
ABU DHABI, The “Bridge of Goodness” campaign announced by the UAE beginning on Saturday, continues the journey of giving and humanitarian action, targeting those affected by humanitarian crises.The campaign, organised by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC)…
WAM News System: A smart media platform programmed by Emiratis
ABU DHABI, Emirati institutions are celebrating the 8th edition of UAE Innovation Month (UAE innovates), which embodies the UAE leadership’s vision to promote the culture of innovation in the country.The Emirates News Agency (WAM) is keen to adopt an i…
UAE University launches patent registration accelerator platform
ALAIN, The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has launched the “Patent Registration Accelerators Platform” in line with its ambitious vision to be an innovation hub. The initiative is part of the university’s efforts to focus on leadership and inno…
MAKTABA participates in UAE Innovates 2023
ABU DHABI, MAKTABA, the Library Management Department of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), is organising 100 events, symposiums and workshops throughout February to mark UAE Innovation Month (UAE Innovates 2023).MAKTABA…
DIFC Courts settles over 860 cases in 2022, with total value of AED 4.4 billion
DUBAI, The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts today released its annual figures for the full year of 2022, with total a volume of 861 cases across all divisions, a 15 percent increase from 2021.H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashi…
SCCI concludes successful participation in Sharjah Investment Forum
SHARJAH, The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) will conclude today its successful sponsoring and partnering with the two-day Sharjah Investment Forum’s sixth edition, organised by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah).The event saw w…
Abu Dhabi Airports announce 15.9 million total passenger traffic for 2022
ABU DHABI, Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator of the emirate’s five airports, today released its passenger traffic results for 2022.From 1st January to 31st December 2022, 15.9 million guests used Abu Dhabi International, Al Ain International, Al Bateen …
ADNOC Distribution reports strong earnings for 2022
ABU DHABI, ADNOC Distribution (ADNOCDIST) on Thursday reported strong earnings for full-year 2022, with year-on-year growth in EBITDA by 15 percent to AED3.52 billion, and net profit by 22 percent to AED2.75 billion for 2022.The company’s total fuel vo…