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H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree concerning the restructuring of the Nama Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA). According to the Decree, H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi will chair the foundation. The foundation enjoys a …

The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA) has announced the activation of 37 new rescue and firefighting points throughout the emirate of Abu Dhabi. This initiative aims to enhance the emergency response time and improve readiness when dealing with potential emergencies and accidents. The authority plans to ensure the safety of lives …

UAE stocks bolstered their gains on Wednesday, with their market capitalisation rising by over AED2.84 billion. The market capitalisation of listed stocks grew from AED3.609 trillion yesterday to AED3.612 trillion by the close of today’s trading, divided into AED 2.932 trillion for stocks listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange …

A new batch of medical volunteers joined their colleagues at the UAE field hospital in Gaza. The “Gallant Knight 3” humanitarian operation announced that eight volunteers make up the fifth batch arrived in the Gaza Strip, bringing the total number of volunteers working at the hospital to 43. The hospital …

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, congratulated Radosław Sikorski on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, during a phone conversation. During the call, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed wished Sikorski success in his new mission, highlighting the distinguished relations that their countries …

As part of the ‘Gallant Knight 3’ humanitarian operation, the United Arab Emirates today commenced delivering drinking water produced by the Emirati-built desalination plants in Refah, Egypt, to the shelters within the Gaza Strip. The residents of the Gaza Strip, who are benefiting from this noble initiative, have expressed their …

Today, the UAE dispatched a plane carrying 50 tonnes of aid in food supplies to the Republic of Seychelles to provide humanitarian relief to thousands of families impacted by the recent floods, which have caused severe and widespread damage. The plane was deployed in coordination with several humanitarian institutions in …

Gold prices settled today, Wednesday, amid low trading volume and expectations of the Federal Reserve System of the US reducing interest rates in the first quarter of 2024 and the general weakness of the dollar. The price of gold stabilised in spot transactions at $2066.86 per ounce. US gold futures …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, issued Law No. (26) of 2023 pertaining to The Executive Council (TEC) of Dubai. The Law highlights the TEC’s objectives, which include implementing the leadership’s vision to foster a thriving society, addressing the needs …

The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has urged the motorists in the UAE to follow the traffic regulations regarding the chance of fog formations. In a statement this evening, the NCM warned against a deterioration in horizontal visibility, which may drop even further at times over some internal and coastal …