Dubai’s single-use bag ban set to begin

Archive photo Stores will no longer offer single-use bags to shoppers in Dubai from Saturday, as the emirate’s ban comes into force. The ban is part of a wider initiative to completely eliminate single-use products and means stores will no…

UAE President meets with Emirati students in China

File image UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with a number of Emirati students at Chinese universities and institutions, as part of his two-day state visit to the People’s Republic of China. During the interview, he inquired…

UAE ministry warns against promoting e-cigarettes

Shutterstock [For illustration] The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has warned against promoting electronic smoking products as safer alternatives to traditional cigarettes. The authority said there was no scientific evidence to support the claims. In a statement marking…

UAE, China Presidents discuss longstanding ties

WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. The meeting took place at the Great…

Official reception ceremony welcomes UAE President to China

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the tenth session of the Arab-China Cooperation Forum in Beijing on Thursday, emphasizing the need for Arab-China cooperation, alongside international efforts, to achieve a ceasefire -immediate fire in Gaza.

UAE President calls for Gaza ceasefire at Arab-China summit

@MohamedBinZayed / President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the tenth session of the Arab-China Cooperation Forum in Beijing on Thursday, emphasizing the need for Arab-China cooperation, alongside international efforts, to achieve a ceasefire -immediate fire in…

UAE calls for Gaza ceasefire at Foreign Affairs Council meeting

AFP Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Deputy Minister of Political Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Minister’s Envoy to the European Union, called for an immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access to Gaza. The comments were made during Monday’s…

Dubai Press Club launches Arab Podcast Programme

@DubaiPressClub / The Dubai Press Club has launched a new podcast initiative following a groundbreaking report released at the Arab Media Forum. The “Arab Podcast Program” will be established to support the podcast industry in various countries and aims to…

UAE calls for UN to act on Gaza ceasefire

@UAEMissionToUN/X The United Arab Emirates called on the United Nations to act towards an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during a meeting with the UN Security Council, during which His Excellency Mohamed Abushahab, the representative UAE Permanent Representative to the UN,…

UAE leaders pay tribute to Saeed bin Ahmed Al Otaiba

@MohamedBinZayed / UAE leaders have paid tribute to late eminent Emirati Saeed bin Ahmed Al Otaiba. He served as president of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 1971 and held various government positions during his life. President…

UAE urges Hajj pilgrims to get vaccines on time

Provided The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has called on Hajj pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia to get vaccinated against influenza and other essential vaccines at least 15 days before their trip. This is to ensure the effectiveness…

UAE President arrives in Beijing for state visit

File image The President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, arrived in Beijing at the start of a two-day state visit to China, following an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping. The trip…

UAE President concludes South Korea visit

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met in Seoul on Wednesday to explore opportunities to leverage the special strategic partnership between the two countries and expand cooperation in various…

UAE, South Korea Presidents discuss enhancing ties

@MohamedBinZayed via UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met in Seoul on Wednesday to explore opportunities to leverage the special strategic partnership between the two countries and expand cooperation…