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The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has issued a circular to all federal ministries and entities in the UAE regarding the “Back to School” policy 2024-2025. The policy allows parents working in the federal government to accompany their children to schools and nurseries at the beginning of the …

The United Arab Emirates and the Italian Republic have confirmed the extradition to Italy of Danilo Coppola, an Italian national convicted of financial crimes, following an official request. Abdullah bin Sultan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, and Carlo Nordio, Italian Minister of Justice, affirmed in a phone call the decision …

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC), reviewed the key milestones of the Council and the Nafis Programme over the past three years to enhance …

H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved 400 new jobs for the Emirate’s citizens in various local government entities, starting next September. Following the approval, job seekers registered with the Sharjah Department of Human Resources will be contacted to nominate …

Dubai International (DXB) is gearing up to welcome 3.43 million passengers between 21st August and 2nd September as residents return from their summer vacations. In a press release on Wednesday, DXB announced that it expects average daily traffic of 264,000 passengers, with over half a million travellers anticipated between 31st …

A joint team from the Criminal Investigation Department of Ras Al Khaimah Police and the Commercial Control and Protection Department of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in the emirate have seized 650,468 counterfeit items bearing international brand trademarks, with an estimated market value of AED23 million. Three individuals of …

Passenger traffic at the UAE’s airports surged by 14.2 percent in the first half of 2024. During this period, the airports handled over 71.75 million passengers, compared to 62.79 million in the same timeframe last year. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), attributed the …

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the council meeting held at the Sharjah Ruler’s Office. This came in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah …

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, congratulated Caspar Veldkamp on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. During a phone call today, Sheikh Abdullah and Veldkamp discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them in …

 H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved 3,578 scholarships for students from the emirate of Sharjah and the children of female citizens of the emirate, to pursue various undergraduate programs at universities within Sharjah. Of these, 1,818 scholarships were granted …