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The UAE has strongly condemned the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump. ‏In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed the UAE’s sympathy with presidential candidate Trump and his family, as well as with the government and people of the United States. ‏Furthermore, the Ministry has reaffirmed …

Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said that the UAE has made significant progress in increasing the contribution of clean energy production to the total energy mix, reaching 27.83 percent in 2023, within the target of 32 percent by 2030. In an interview with the Emirates …

Autumn usually begins in the northern hemisphere of Earth, coinciding with the autumnal equinox, when the sun will be directly over the equator, moving towards the south. This year, it is set to take place on 22nd September, 2024, at 16:44 GST. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Board Chairman of the Emirates …

The UAE has successfully mediated a new exchange of captives between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, resulting in the release of 206 captives, bringing the total number of captives exchanged through UAE mediation efforts to 1,994. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its appreciation to both …

China’s yuan-denominated loans rose by 14.43 trillion yuan (about US$ 2 trillion) in the first eight months of the year, central bank data showed on Friday. According to Xinhua News Agency, the M2, a broad measure of money supply that covers cash in circulation and all deposits, increased 6.3 percent …

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced the conclusion of the Midday Break – the ban on working under direct sunlight and in open spaces from 12:30 to 3:00 pm – effective tomorrow on 15th September 2024.The initiative went into effect on 15th June and formed part of …

The United Arab Emirates has announced the launch of new humanitarian projects in Chad as well as a US$10.25 million contribution to the United Nations aimed at supporting Sudanese refugee women affected by the ongoing crisis in the country, underscoring the UAE’s dedication to addressing the urgent needs of women …

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call today with Annalena Baerbock, Germany’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and review the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. The two top diplomats explored ways to …

Net international reserves of the UAE’s banking sector increased by 8.1 percent, or AED92.3 billion, during the first half of 2024 (H1 2024), reaching AED1.238 trillion at the end of June, compared to AED1.145 trillion at the end of the same period last year. The Central Bank of the UAE’s …

The United Arab Emirates has achieved a new milestone in the field of cybersecurity, as the International Telecommunication Union ranked it in the top global category (Pioneering Model) according to the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index. The UAE, represented by the Cybersecurity Council, met all 80 criteria of the index, achieving …