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ABIDJAN, 18th June, 2022 (WAM) — At least 6 people have died in a landslide caused by heavy rainfall in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.Local authorities said that Mossikro and Attécoubé were the most affected by the landslide.In a proactive effort to avoid fu…

ABU DHABI, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s participation at the Leaders Meeting of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF), hosted by US President Joe Biden, reflects the international recognition of the UA…

ABU DHABI, The Abu Dhabi Awards, a government initiative that honours unsung heroes who have selflessly dedicated their time to helping others and positively impacted the UAE, today announced an extension to the nomination period for its 11th edition.F…

ABU DHABI, The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has issued nine licences for the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant over the course of 13 years, with the first issued in March 2010, according to a FANR report released today, with the issuance o…

AJMAN, The Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has organised the joint meeting of the Food and Beverage Working Group, to discuss the current and future opportunities of the food and beverage sector in Ajman.It will also discuss opportunities…

ABU DHABI, The UAE national airline Etihad Airways has confirmed it will return to London Heathrow’s Terminal 4 from 22nd June 2022.Etihad is returning to Terminal 4 following a temporary home at Terminals 2 and 3 during the pandemic. Transport connect…

NEW YORK, Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, affirmed that policies to empower people of determination and ensure their integration into society are an integral part of the UAE Government’s vision. Based on the aim of serving …

ABU DHABI, Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth, met with UAE artists who are participating in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, one of the leading artistic and cultural events in the world, which is held annually in Washington, D.C., where UAE is the country in focus at this year’s edition. The Ministry… Continue reading Noura Al Kaabi meets UAE artists participating in Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Signature characters brought back to life in camouflage design TOKYO, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the latest addition to its G-SHOCK shock-resistant watches. The DW-5600GU-7 features past characters from Master of G models designed for use on land and in the sea and air, all distilled into one timepiece.… Continue reading Casio to Release G-SHOCK Featuring Successive Master of G Characters

ABU DHABI, The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has launched this year’s edition of its Eid Al Adha Sacrificial Meat (Adahi) campaign, which will benefit 1,584,464 people both inside and outside the UAE.In the UAE, some 100,000 people will stand to benefit …

ABU DHABI, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is launching five seasonal routes this week that connect Abu Dhabi to popular summer hotspots across Europe and the Indian Ocean.Three seasonal services took off this morning, connecting Abu D…

DUBAI, DAMAC Group and the Knowledge Fund Establishment have signed an AED20 million sponsorship agreement to support the Dubai Schools project.According to the agreement, DAMAC Group will provide scholarship funding for Emirati students’ tuition fees …