ABU DHABI, The AJP Tour Asia Continental Pro championship, organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP), got off to a colourful start at the Jiu-Jitsu Arena, Zayed Sports City, on Saturday, with the UAE taking home the most medals. The heated mat fights between participants from prominent academies… Continue reading UAE top medal table on first day of AJP Tour Asia Continental Pro in Abu Dhabi
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IFHC and ESE celebrates literary skills to increase growing conservation awareness among UAE youth
ABU DHABI, The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) and Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE) present ‘Stories from Our Environment: Challenges and Solutions,’ the second edition of a book comprising 16 winning short stories about land and sea animals’ conservation by UAE students, displayed at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX). Conservation… Continue reading IFHC and ESE celebrates literary skills to increase growing conservation awareness among UAE youth
Sharjah Chamber organizes Sharjah-Russia business forum, briefs Russian investors on business opportunities
SHARJAH, The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has organized the “Sharjah-Russia business forum” to discuss ways to boost economic ties and deepen commercial collaboration with Russian business community. During the meeting, the chamber briefed the Russian trade mission on Sharjah’s business advantages and facilities as well as on the investment opportunities available… Continue reading Sharjah Chamber organizes Sharjah-Russia business forum, briefs Russian investors on business opportunities
Emirates Arabian Horse Society to launch championship programme for season on Monday
ABU DHABI, Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS), the championship programme for this season will be launched on Monday, 3rd October, 2022, with the UAE National Arabian Horses Championship, to be followed next… Continue reading Emirates Arabian Horse Society to launch championship programme for season on Monday
Meeting between SBA, Korean Consul-General focuses on Sharjah’s ‘Guest of Honour’ preparations for Seoul International Book Fair 2023
SHARJAH, Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has received Moon Byung-Jun, Consul-General of the Republic of Korea in Dubai, at the SBA’s headquarters and discussed Sharjah’s Guest of Honour programme for the Seoul International Book Fair in 2023. At the meeting, Al Ameri focused on prospects to strengthen Sharjah’s friendship… Continue reading Meeting between SBA, Korean Consul-General focuses on Sharjah’s ‘Guest of Honour’ preparations for Seoul International Book Fair 2023
UAE wins presidency of Asian Chess Federation
ABU DHABI, Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Shakhbout Al Nahyan has won the presidency of the Asian Chess Federation by acclamation for a fifth term until 2026, after closing the door for candidacy for the elections without any competitor applying for the position of president. Sheikh Sultan dedicated the sports achievement to the wise… Continue reading UAE wins presidency of Asian Chess Federation
Dubai Customs discusses furthering trade cooperation with Italy
DUBAI, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), discussed with an Italian diplomatic and economic delegation headed by Giuseppe Finocchiaro, Consul-General of Italy in Dubai, opportunities for furthering economic cooperation and means to enhance trade between Dubai and Italy. The meeting, which was held at… Continue reading Dubai Customs discusses furthering trade cooperation with Italy
Mona Al Marri crowns winners of the Dubai Women’s Triathlon 2022
DUBAI, Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, Mona Al Marri, Chairperson of the Board of Dubai Women Establishment, today crowned the winners of the fifth Dubai Women’s Triathlon. The 2022 Triathlon, which saw the participation of women of different nationalities and ages,… Continue reading Mona Al Marri crowns winners of the Dubai Women’s Triathlon 2022
Noura Al Kaabi reiterates importance of cultural policy in growth of creative economy at UNESCO conference
ABU DHABI, The Ministry of Culture and Youth participated in the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development – MONDIACULT 2022, which took place from 28th-30th September 2022 in Mexico. A delegation headed by Salem Al Qasimi, Permanent Delegate of the UAE to UNESCO, represented the UAE at the conference, while Noura bint… Continue reading Noura Al Kaabi reiterates importance of cultural policy in growth of creative economy at UNESCO conference
US Gecko Robotics set to establish international HQ in UAE
Abu Dhabi, Gecko Robotics, a leading US robotics firm that has developed robots capable of inspecting oil and gas and power infrastructure, announced that it is setting up a new international headquarters in the UAE under the Ministry of Economy’s landmark NextGenFDI program. Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade,… Continue reading US Gecko Robotics set to establish international HQ in UAE
UAE President condoles with Indonesian counterpart on stampede victims
ABU DHABI, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a cable of condolences to President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, on the victims killed in a stampede at a football match in East Java province, today. President Sheikh Mohamed wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the deplorable accident. Source:… Continue reading UAE President condoles with Indonesian counterpart on stampede victims
Non-oil trade between UAE, China totalled AED1.72 trillion over 10 years
ABU DHABI, The non-oil trade between the UAE and China increased by 78.5 percent from 2012 to 2021, totalling AED223.5 billion by the end of 2021 compared to AED125.1 billion in 2012. According to figures from the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC), during this reporting period, the total value of their non-oil trade… Continue reading Non-oil trade between UAE, China totalled AED1.72 trillion over 10 years