His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, held a weekly gathering at the Union House in Dubai. This meeting included discussions with local dignitaries, heads of government entities, investors, and businessmen. During the meeting, His Highness emphasized the UAE's

The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced the approval of the Public-Private Partnership Manual by the UAE Cabinet. The manual aims to provide a policy and procedural framework for federal government entities to efficiently implement developmental and strategic projects. It also encourages collaboration with the private sector to benefit from

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has established new standards for regulating the provision of oncology services in health facilities in Dubai. This initiative is in collaboration with the Emirates Oncology Society and is aligned with Dubai's Healthcare Strategy 2026. The aim is to create a pioneering healthcare system

On the occasion of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, the UAE Permanent Committee for Human Rights (PCHR) organized a discussion on women's involvement in public policy in collaboration with the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) and the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL). This

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar on the anniversary of his accession to power. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness

The CEOs Advisory Council of the UAE Banks Federation (UBF) held its second regular meeting in 2024. Abdulaziz Al-Ghurair, Chairman of the Board of Directors of UAE Banks Federation, chaired the meeting. The council discussed the latest advancements and key developments in the banking and finance sector, reviewed the progress

The 19th annual meeting of the heads of institutions of the Arab Coordination Group was held in Vienna, Austria, under the theme “Partnerships for a Better Future,” and chaired by Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, the Director-General of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD). Representatives from various organizations, including the Islamic

Etihad has unveiled its newest bespoke livery, featuring line-style art that celebrates the unity and beauty of the airline's home. The design reflects the rich history that the national airline of the UAE has developed over the last twenty years and showcases iconic landmarks across Abu Dhabi. The

Today, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) closed with gains, increasing its market cap by over AED13.5 billion. This growth was driven by strong performances from financial blue-chip companies. The total market capitalization of UAE local stocks reached AED3.451 trillion by the end of the trading session. Out

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, recently visited the Abu Dhabi Summer Sports 2024 event. This event is organized by ADNEC Group in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and is taking place until the 23rd of August 2024 at the ADNEC Centre

An Egyptian-Italian archaeological mission uncovered 33 previously unknown Graeco-Roman family tombs near the Aga Khan Mausoleum at Aswan’s west bank earlier this month. The discovery provides insight into the diseases that affected the people living in that era. The cemetery contains over 400 tombs dating back to the sixth

Please take note of the following weather forecast for tomorrow: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) predicts tomorrow's weather to be mostly clear with some clouds at times. In the morning, low clouds are expected to form on the eastern coast, with a possibility of convective clouds forming

The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) received two awards at the GovMedia Conference & Awards in Singapore in June. They won the 'Digital Initiative of the Year' award for the Ramadan Heroes initiative and the 'Campaign of the Year' award for the Dubai Calligraphy

The Amman Stock Exchange in Jordan concluded its trading on Sunday with a 0.16 percent decline, closing at 2,416 points, according to the Jordan News Agency (PETRA). The trading volume reached 3.4 million shares, with a total value of 3.5 million Jordanian Dinar from 1,799

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has seen significant development since its inception. The biennial award, with total prizes of US$1 million, aims to encourage the development of

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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