The Federal National Council (FNC) joins parliaments around the world in celebrating International Democracy Day, which falls on September 15th each year. As we mark this day, the FNC reaffirms its commitment to sustainable development, following the path established by the founding fathers. The people of the UAE have been

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has successfully mediated a new exchange of captives between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine. This resulted in the release of 206 captives, bringing the total number of captives exchanged through UAE mediation efforts to 1,994. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) is the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate. They have recently announced the release of new Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Guidelines for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as part of their efforts to improve care for People of Determination (PoD). These guidelines

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), through the “Emirati Goldsmiths” Platform, participated in the 70th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, held in Bangkok, Thailand from 9th to 13th September 2024. This participation highlights SCCI’s commitment to promoting young Emirati talents in the gold and jewelry design industry.

The Fourth Abu Dhabi Neurology Conference recently took place, focusing on the latest treatments and medications for migraines as well as advancements in neurology. The event, hosted by the Emirates Neurology Society and sponsored by Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) and the United Arab Emirates University, gathered experts, doctors,

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced the conclusion of the Midday Break which bans working under direct sunlight and in open spaces from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm. This comes into effect starting from tomorrow, 15th September 2024. The initiative, which began on 15th

The Parliamentary Division of the Federal National Council met separately with delegations from the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia and the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China during the Tenth IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, held from 12th to 14th

In the first eight months of the year, yuan-denominated loans in China increased by 14.43 trillion yuan (approximately US$2 trillion), according to data from the central bank released on Friday. The M2, which is a broad measure of money supply covering cash in circulation and all deposits, grew

The International Charity Organisation (ICO) has announced the launch of the 'Correction of the Status of Violators' initiative within the country, with a total fund of AED 3 million. The initiative aims to complete the residency issuance procedures for violators of entry and residency regulations, as part of

The Federal National Council Parliamentary Division participated in the Tenth IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, which took place from September 12th to 14th, 2024, in Yerevan, Armenia. During the conference, FNC member Majid Al Mazrouei addressed Session 3, which focused on providing education and employment opportunities to vulnerable and

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has announced the opening of the nomination period for the fourth edition of its 'Arabic Pals' competition. The nomination period runs until 28 October 2024. The competition is organized by the Centre's Arabic Language Education and Research Department. It

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Preparatory Committee for the UAE’s Participation in COP29, emphasized the significance of monitoring the implementation of the UAE Consensus to limit global temperature rise to below 1.5 degrees Celsius.

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) has announced that Sunday, 15th September 2024, will be an official holiday for service centers handling the correction of violators' statuses, in observance of the Prophet’s Birthday. This decision aligns with the Cabinet’s approved agenda for

In the presence of H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, the Dubai Youth Council organized the Dubai Youth Retreat. The event saw the participation of notable figures from diverse domains. Among the esteemed attendees were Dr. Sultan bin Saif

The Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club clinched the top spot on the first day of the sixth edition of the AJP Tour Dubai International Jiu-Jitsu Championship, held at Shabab Al Ahli Club in Dubai. The kids' competitions took place on the opening day, drawing a significant crowd and featuring impressive

The 13th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024) will showcase influential leaders delivering insightful and thought-provoking talks addressing global issues, including the transformative role of education for future generations and the intense global competition for top talent. The forum will also explore cutting-edge developments in genomics, economics,

The UAE is set to host numerous global events throughout September, solidifying its position as a global hub for business, tourism, and innovation. Among these events, Abu Dhabi will host the 7th edition of the Global Aerospace Summit at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort on 25th and 26th September,

DP World's Jebel Ali Port achieved a new monthly container throughput record in July by handling 1.4 million TEUs (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), surpassing its previous high set in 2015. The port's strong performance in the first half of 2024 included handling 7.3 million TEUs,

The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) has announced CARACAL as the Weaponry Sponsor for the 21st edition that begins on Saturday, solidifying its commitment to showcasing top-tier brands in the hunting and shooting sectors. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan,

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, successfully performed life-saving open chest surgery to treat a 31-year-old patient suffering from Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH). This life-threatening condition is caused by high pressure within the pulmonary artery, which affects the vital flow of blood from the heart to

Over the past year, Emirates has greatly expanded its network, now offering flights to nearly 1,700 additional cities. This expansion has allowed more than 61,000 passengers per week to make seamless connections through Emirates and its partner airlines. Emirates has been actively forming new partnerships and strengthening existing

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the third edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), the flagship financial event of the MEASA region hosted by ADGM, unveiled today an extravagant

Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Foreign Minister for Political Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, welcomed Rina Amiri, United States Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights, to the United Arab Emirates to discuss the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan. The UAE and the United States reiterated their

Marc Soler of UAE Team Emirates came close to achieving a stage win at the Vuelta España. He finished in 3rd place behind stage winner Pablo Castrillo (Kern Pharma). Soler initiated an attack right from the start and formed a strong group of 9 riders. They built a lead of

The Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace has announced that its 10th annual meeting will take place in Abu Dhabi in December under the theme “Dialogue as a Refuge for Global Peace”. The announcement was made at the end of the meetings of the 15th session of the Forum’s Board