ZANZIBAR CITY, Saleh Al-Theeb Alhemeiri, Consul General of the UAE in Zanzibar, attended the opening ceremony of the new terminal at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, in Zanzibar, Tanzania.The new terminal is operated by Dnata, the global provi…
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UAE Ambassador attends ceremony to document Mexico’s participation at Expo 2020
MEXICO CITY, Ahmed Hatem Al Menhali, UAE Ambassador to Mexico, attended a ceremony commemorating and documenting Mexico’s participation at Expo 2020 in Dubai at the National Archives in the presence of Marcelo Ebrard, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mex…
DIFC announces ‘DIFC Metaverse Platform’
DUBAI, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) today announced the launch of the “DIFC Metaverse Platform”, in line with the Dubai Higher Committee for Future Technology and Digital Economy’s aim to attract technology innovators from around the wor…
Rory McIlroy wins Hero Dubai Desert Classic to claim first Rolex Series title
DUBAI, Rory McIlroy won his first Rolex Series title with a third victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic after a dramatic final day at Emirates Golf Club.The World Number One has a CV to rival the greats of the game, with four Major Championships, fo…
UAE expresses solidarity with Iran and offers condolences over earthquake victims
ABU DHABI, The UAE expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran over the victims of the earthquake that struck a mountainous area in the northwest of the country, resulting in a number of casualties.The Ministry of…
UAE President’s visit to Pakistan postponed
ABU DHABI, The official visit of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which was scheduled for today, will be postponed due to weather conditions.During the visit, UAE President and Pakistan’s Pr…
Continuous modernisation of DEWA’s operations contributes to reducing carbon emissions
DUBAI, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) upgrade of three gas turbines at the E- station Phase -1 of its Jebel Ali Power Plant and Water Desalination Complex has reduced carbon dioxide emissions by around 65,930 tonnes per year. Nitrogen o…
2,000 cyclists to participate in ‘Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge’ on 19th Feb
DUBAI, Over 2,000 cyclists of multi-nationalities from the UAE and overseas are expected to participate in the 13th edition of the “Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge,” which is qualifying for the Gran Fondo World Championship.The 92 km cycling challeng…
UAE offers condolences to Pakistan over victims of Balochistan incident
ABU DHABI, The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan over the victims of the fall of a passenger bus from a bridge in Lasbela, Balochistan, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries.In a st…
Mohammed bin Rashid issues directives to rename Al Minhad area as “Hind City”
DUBAI, In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued directives to rename the Al Minhad area and its surrounding areas as “Hind City”.The city includes fo…
Sharjah Police hosts 41st Police Shooting Championship
SHARJAH, The 41st edition of the Police Shooting Championship, held under the patronage of H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, will kick off on Monday at the shooting ranges in Al Khedir…
Dubai Police Embraces Three Children of Widow Inmate until Her Release
The Dubai Police recently demonstrated another act of compassion by caring for the children of a widowed inmate until she is released. The mother, concerned that her children would be separated by social care institutions due to their different ages, h…