A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has hit near the coast of Venezuela. An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 on the Richter scale struck near the coast of Venezuela today. The epicenter of the earthquake was recorded at a depth of 93 kilometers, according to the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences.
China Development Bank provides $28 billion for green projects. The China Development Bank has increased its financial support for green and low-carbon industries. According to Xinhua News Agency, the bank issued over 200 billion yuan (about US $28 billion) of green loans in the first five months of the year, with a growth rate exceeding that of all other
UAE leaders send congratulations to Grand Duke of Luxembourg on National Day. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg on the occasion of his country's National Day. Additionally, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, as well
Italy commends Dubai Police for their efforts in combating organized crime. IItaly’s Chief of Police and General Director of Public Security, Perfect Vittorio Pisani, welcomed Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, and his delegation to the Ministry of Interior in Rome. The meeting, attended by Prefect Raffaele Grassi, Deputy Chief of Police and Central Director of
RTA has initiated Phase II Study of Intelligent Traffic Systems Initiative. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has initiated the study and design of Phase II of its ITS Improvement and Expansion Project. This phase aims to include 100 percent of the emirate's main roads and implement the latest intelligent technologies and software, such as the Cooperative
Resident juridical persons with licenses issued in March or April need to register for corporate tax by June 30th, as per FTA. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is reminding Resident Juridical Persons subject to Corporate Tax with Licences issued in March and April, regardless of the year of issuance, to submit their Tax Registration application for Corporate Tax by 30th June 2024 to avoid Administrative Penalties. This reminder is part of FTA&
Belgium defeated Romania 2-0 in Euro 2024. The Belgium national football team won 2-0 against Romania in their match on Saturday evening at the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne, Germany, as part of the second round of Group E in the UEFA European Championship, Euro 2024. This win earned Belgium their first 3 points in the tournament. Despite the
The official Hajj delegation has returned to the UAE. The official Hajj delegation of the UAE, represented by the UAE Pilgrims' Affairs Office, arrived back in the UAE today through Zayed International Airport, marking the completion of the delegation's duties. All 6,228 male and female pilgrims returned safely. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the
Portugal clinches round of 16 spot with 3-0 victory over Turkey in Euro 2024. Today, the Portuguese national team secured a 3-0 victory over the Turkish team at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany. This match was part of the second round of Group F in the UEFA European Championship, Euro 2024. With this win, Portugal now leads Group F with 6 points, securing
UAE Attends BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting in Moscow. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, led the UAE delegation at the BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting in Moscow. The meeting was chaired by the Russian Federation, which holds the BRICS 2024 Chairmanship under the theme “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global
Arab League appreciates Armenia's acknowledgment of Palestinian State. The Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, has welcomed Armenia's official recognition of the State of Palestine. He sees this as a significant step towards the establishment of the Palestinian State based on the borders of June 4, 1967. Aboul Gheit praised Armenia's decision
News "The UAE is benefiting from its visionary leadership's forward-looking approach," stated Al Zeyoudi. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, highlighted that the UAE is benefitting from its forward-looking approach with increased global trade and investment openness. He mentioned that in 2023, foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the UAE grew by 35%, while global investment flows declined
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News Armenia's recognition of Palestinian statehood is welcomed by Egypt. The Arab Republic of Egypt has welcomed the Republic of Armenia's decision to officially recognize the State of Palestine. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this evening, Egypt called for the continuation of these appreciated efforts by all parties in the international community, in
News The UAE supports the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations' humanitarian work in Sudan. The United Arab Emirates has signed an important agreement with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and prevent the looming risk of famine. The agreement was signed on behalf of the UAE by Sultan Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister for
News China issues yellow alert for rainstorms again. China's national observatory has issued a renewed yellow alert for rainstorms due to heavy rainfall expected in several regions of the country. The China National Meteorological Center stated that from Saturday morning to Sunday morning, downpours are expected in parts of Guizhou, Hunan, Hubei, Jiangxi, Anhui, Jiangsu, Shanghai,
News The 6th Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup show will be hosted in Egypt. Please keep the following information in mind. The 6th Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup (EAHGC) show of the 2024 season is scheduled to take place in El Alamein, Egypt, on 27th-29th June, 2024. This is the first time the event will be held in Africa and it holds special significance
News UNRWA reports that over 76% of schools in Gaza need major rehabilitation to function. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has stated that more than 76 percent of Gaza's schools need significant rehabilitation to become functional again. UNRWA tweeted from its official account, "In Gaza, over 76 percent of schools need reconstruction
News A new astronomical satellite developed in cooperation with France has been launched by China. China launched an astronomical satellite on Saturday that resulted from nearly 20 years of collaboration between Chinese and French scientists. The satellite, named Space-based Multi-band Variable Object Monitor (SVOM), was launched by a Long March-2C rocket at 3:00 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in
News ADAFSA utilizes the expertise of national talents to spearhead intelligent and enduring initiatives. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) is dedicated to achieving agricultural sustainability and enhancing the agricultural sector through innovative programs and projects. Collaborating with partners, it implements smart and modern agricultural practices to support the nation’s food security efforts. The authority operates three applied agricultural research
News The UAE Assistant Minister for Energy and Sustainability took part in the first Athens Riviera Summit in 2024. Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability of the United Arab Emirates, visited Greece from 18-20 June to take part in the inaugural Athens Riviera Summit 2024 in the Greek capital. During the summit, Balalaa participated in a panel titled ‘Ministerial Dialogue - Investing in Energy
News Mubadala Capital and SailGP have acquired the league's first-ever South American team. Mubadala Capital, the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, and SailGP, the global racing championship, have announced a strategic investment to acquire a newly formed SailGP Team to represent Brazil. This will be the first South American squad to join the SailGP league and the first of new
News DP World ILT20 franchises have retained top cricket stars for Season 3. The six teams of the DP World International League T20 have retained a total of 69 players for the tournament's third season, scheduled to be held from 11th January to 9th February 2025 in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. The player retention window opened on 1st June, and
News Dubai Chamber of Commerce has established the Mexican Business Council to enhance trade and investment between the two countries. The Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has recently established the Mexican Business Council. This move aims to enhance bilateral trade and investment opportunities and strengthen ties between the business communities of Dubai and Mexico. The launch of the Mexican
News Mohammed bin Rashid has issued a Decree regarding the Board of Emirates International Accreditation Centre. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Decree No. (40) of 2024 to establish the Board of Directors for the Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC). The Board is chaired by the Director-General of Dubai Municipality, and Dr. Hilal Humaid
