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H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received on Wednesday at Al Badee Palace, Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Etihad Water and Electricity. During the meeting, His Highness received …

The World Bank has projected a 3.4% growth in the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the UAE by the year 2023, with expectations of further increase to 3.7% in 2024. According to the recently published World Bank Gulf Economic Update (GEU) report, the Bank anticipated the UAE’s non-oil GDP …

Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced that the 2nd & 3rd December 2023 will be a paid public holiday for private sector workers in the UAE on the occasion of the 52nd UAE National Day.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started the installation of solar energy panels at the Dubai Metro Depots at Jebel Ali and Al Qusais as well as the Tram Depot at Al Safouh. The project, which is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2024, is set …

The UAE participated in the 20th meeting of the GCC Joint Defence Council, which convened in the Omani capital Muscat. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs, headed the UAE’s delegation to the meeting, which discussed a set of topics of common interest and ways …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reiterated the UAE’s call for the protection of civilians in the Gaza Strip, unimpeded humanitarian access and an immediate ceasefire, and urged the international community to do all in its power to bring an end to the conflict and ease …

The Organising Committe of the 52nd UAE National Day, also known as UAE Union Day, has unveiled details of the official ceremony scheduled for 2nd December. Situated at Expo City, Dubai, the official ceremony weaves an inspiring narrative of unity and collective action as it highlights the UAE’s sustainability journey …

H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has inaugurated the 15th edition of Abu Dhabi Art, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. During the visit, His Highness toured the galleries and …

UAE Cabinet approves official holidays calendar for government and private sectors for year 2024.

The Executive Council of the Emirate of Sharjah held its weekly meeting under the chairmanship of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al …