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On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, participated in the International Oil, Gas and Chemical Exhibition ‘Kazan Oil, Gas & Chemistry’ , which opened yesterday in the Russian Republic of Tatarstan and runs until tomorrow, …

The UAE has allocated US$10 million through the UAE Aid Agency as part of its urgent humanitarian response to assist those affected by devastating floods and landslides Nepal, which have resulted in dozens of deaths, injuries and missing persons, as well as extensive damage. The assistance comes under the directives …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to President of Nepal Ramchandra Paudel over the victims of floods and landslides, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. His Highness wished a speedy recovery to all those injured. His Highness Sheikh …

H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Paul Ymkers, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, accompanied by a delegation of water-sector experts from Dutch companies, at his palace in Saqr bin …

The UAE Aid Agency and the UAE Space Agency signed a partnership agreement to strengthen disaster preparedness and response capabilities across West Africa through the use of space-based data and technologies. Under the partnership, approximately 30 specialists from disaster and crisis management entities will receive practical training in Earth observation, …

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will open a five-kilometre expansion of Emirates Road on Sunday, August 30, adding two new lanes for traffic travelling from Sharjah towards the Wadi Al Amardi area. The expansion is aimed at easing congestion on one of the main routes connecting Dubai with Sharjah …

The Arab Media Summit Organising Committee has announced that Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Authority, will deliver a keynote address at this year’s Summit, being held from 15th to 17th September. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al …

The United Arab Emirates and the friendly Republic of Kazakhstan explored ways to expand bilateral cooperation and exchange expertise and best practices in the consular field during a meeting between Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Arman Issagaliyev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of …

More than 1,500 people are missing – including at least 800 foreigners – after catastrophic flash flooding hit China and Nepal on Wednesday. More than 165 people are confirmed dead, with search and rescue operations ongoing. Dramatic footage shows a torrent of water hitting the mountainous region, submerging villages and …

The UAE will celebrate Emirati Women’s Day tomorrow, 28th August, highlighting the country’s longstanding journey of women’s empowerment and achievements, with Emirati women playing an active role in building the nation, shaping its future and embodying its values of leadership, giving and excellence. Held this year under the theme “We …