Ahmed

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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah, UN’s Hadi discuss Gaza crisis

via WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met Muhannad Hadi, Deputy Special Coordinator and Resident Coordinator, Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process…

UAE condemns terrorist attack in Kabul

via MoFA The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that occurred in front of the General Prosecution’s headquarters in Kabul on Monday. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE vehemently rejects all forms…

Dubai ramps up tyre safety checks for heavy vehicles

Supplied In the first half of 2024, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) carried out 23,050 inspections to ensure the safety of tyres on heavy vehicles operating on the emirate’s roads. These checks focused on five major roads frequented by…

UAE steps up checks to raise labour accommodation standards

Shutterstock [For illustration] The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has revealed that around 1.5 million workers across the country are now living in labour accommodation facilities that meet the highest standards of comfort, health and safety. In addition,…

UAE’s foreign aid surpasses AED 360 billion

File photo for illustration The UAE has provided more than AED 360 billion ($98 billion) in foreign aid since its founding in 1971, underscoring its global leadership in making philanthropy a sustainable and inclusive effort. The UAE has delivered significant…

Three Dubai schools closed over quality standards

File photo for illustration Three schools were closed at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year for failing to meet quality benchmarks the Director-General of Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Aisha Miran confirmed. Miran emphasised that student welfare…

UAE launches urgent Gaza vaccination campaign

File photo The UAE has launched an urgent vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip, aimed at protecting over 640,000 children from the threat of polio. The campaign, in line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed…

UAE President pardons Bangladeshis involved in recent protests

File photo President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered a pardon for the Bangladeshi nationals involved in protests and disturbances across several emirates in July. The Bangladeshi nationals will have their sentences cancelled and their deportation…

UAE, Kuwait sign eight deals at Joint Higher Committee

via WAM The UAE and Kuwait signed eight Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during the fifth UAE-Kuwait Joint Higher Committee on Monday in Abu Dhabi. The Committee was chaired by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister…

Abu Dhabi establishes Emirati Advisory Doctors Committee

via WAM The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the healthcare regulator of Abu Dhabi, has established the first Emirati Advisory Doctors Committee, comprising of 14 distinguished Emirati clinicians and researchers from leading healthcare providers in the emirate.  Chaired by…

UAE President, UK PM discuss regional developments

via WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom yesterday. The leaders discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two nations, aimed at serving mutual…

Chairman of NMO visits Arabian Radio Network HQ

via WAM His Excellency Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO) and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, visited the Arabian Radio Network (ARN) headquarters in Dubai Media City.  During his visit…

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince attends IIT-Delhi inauguration

Abu Dhabi Media Office His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, attended the official inauguration of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Abu Dhabi…