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The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) announced the benchmark for world food commodity prices edged higher in April, as rising meat prices and modest upticks for vegetable oils and cereals more than offset decreases for sugar and dairy products. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks …

The latest economic figures confirm that UAE-Austrian relations have reached distinguished levels, as Emirati exports to Austria, including crude oil, aluminium products, machinery, and electrical appliances, increased by 20.6 percent in 2023, totalling €235.9 million in value. In the same year, Austrian exports to the UAE, including machinery, mechanical appliances, …

 In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President abd Prime Minister, issued Decision No. (24) of 2024 forming the Board of Directors of the Dubai Racing Club, chaired by Sheikh Rashid bin Dalmook bin Juma Al Maktoum. Members of the …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed performing funeral prayer in absentia for the late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, today, Thursday, after Al Asr Prayer in all mosques across the country.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Yair Lapid, Leader of the Opposition in Israel, during which the latest developments in the region were discussed, particularly the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. His Highness emphasised the urgent need to finding a political …

An Emirati aid convoy entered the Gaza Strip on Wednesday via the Egyptian Rafah crossing as part of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” to support and relieve the Palestinian people during their current circumstances. The convoy consists of 12 trucks carrying over 264 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including food, water and …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, who passed away today. The Presidential Court issued the following obituary: “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful… With hearts …

The Dubai Government announced the activation of remote work for employees across all its entities on Thursday, 2nd May 2024, and Friday, 3rd May 2024, due to the expected weather conditions. The announcement applies to all government employees in Dubai, except for roles that need on-site presence at the workplace. …

Dubai Government Tuesday announced that all private schools in the emirate will transfer to remote learning on Thursday and Friday (2nd and 3rd May 2024) due to weather conditions. The decision was taken today during the meeting of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management which reviewed the plan …

The Joint Weather and Tropical Assessment Team have met to discuss recent weather developments and their potential impact on the country. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) led the meeting, which included representatives from the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) and …