ABU DHABI, Countries should cut down on their greenhouse gas emission and take greater responsibility for problems created by climate change to save island nations like Tuvalu from extinction, said the country’s senior official.In an interview with the…
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Dubai Future Foundation partners with Richemont to develop new solutions in luxury retail sector
DUBAI, Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced the launch of a new, first-of-its-kind initiative in the region to encourage and support tech start-ups to participate in a special challenge to utilise the latest technologies and innovations and cont…
Scholars, guests of UAE President visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
ABU DHABI, The scholars and guests of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan have visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, a great urban landmark that has become one of the UAE’s edifices.Dr. Mohammad Mattar Al Kaabi, Chai…
Mohamed bin Zayed exchanges Ramadan greetings with Arab heads of state
ABU DHABI, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has exchanged Ramadan greetings with a number of heads of state.This came over phone calls with the King Mohamme…
MOCCAE organises first conference of UAE Climate Change Research Network
DUBAI, On the sidelines of the MENA Climate Week, hosted by the UAE for the first time in the region, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) organised the first conference of the UAE Climate Change Research Network (CCRN).The event dre…
Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed to host a series of lectures on communities and the future during Ramadan
ABU DHABI, Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed will host a series of four lectures that shed light on communities and the future, in addition to addressing timely topics of geopolitical stability, technology, and health. Through open and candid dialogues with exp…
Abdullah bin Zayed exchanges Ramadan greetings with his GCC, Egyptian, Jordanian and Moroccan counterparts
ABU DHABI, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has exchanged Ramadan greetings over phone calls with Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Foreign Affairs Minister of Saudi Arabia; Sheik…
Mohamed bin Zayed orders disbursement of AED340 million to recipients of social assistance across UAE
ABU DHABI, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has ordered the disbursement of AED340 million to recipients of social assistance across the country, on the occ…
Dubai delivers on promise recording over 24 million visits at Expo 2020 Dubai
DUBAI, After 182 days of unforgettable experiences, Expo 2020 Dubai has drawn to a close, having recorded 24,102,967 visits, welcomed 192 countries and shown the world what can be achieved when humanity comes together.As the first World Expo to be held…
UAE welcomes announcement of truce in Yemen
ABU DHABI, The United Arab Emirates welcomed the announcement by Hans Grundberg, Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Yemen, to commence a truce and halt all forms of military operations in Yemen and on the Saudi-Yemeni borders.In …
One Billion Meals kicks Off operations today
DUBAI, The One Billion Meals initiative, the largest campaign of its kind in the region, begins its drive to distribute vital food support to the underprivileged and vulnerable in 50 countries today, coinciding with the first day of the Holy month of R…
Mohammed bin Rashid orders payment of bonuses totalling over AED12 million to owners of 2,565 taxi number plates in Dubai
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 ordered the payment of bonuses totalling AED12.825 million to citizens whose taxi number plates are used by …