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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, personally checked on the well-being of Ahmed Ibrahim Obaid Ali Al Ali, Director-General of Umm Al Quwain Municipality, and his wife Rowdah Al Mehrizi, Director of Marketing and Corporate …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has announced Prof. Lina Ghotmeh, architect and professor of architecture, as the winner of the first Great Arab Minds (GAM) award in the architecture and design category, in recognition of her timeless contributions to …

The UAE has strongly condemned the shooting at Charles University in the Czech capital, Prague, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of such criminal acts, and its permanent rejection of all …

The United Arab Emirates has cemented its position as the most economically competitive nation in the Arab world, securing the top spot in the latest Arab Economic Competitiveness Index released by the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF). This dominant performance, highlighted in the seventh edition of the AMF’s Arab Economic Competitiveness …

Gold prices rose during today’s trading, gaining about US$3 in spot trading. As of 09:27 UAE time, the yellow metal rose 0.16 percent or $3.02 to reach $2048.59 per ounce. Gold futures for February 2023 rose 0.43 percent or $8.85 to reach $2060.35 per ounce.

Abu Dhabi City Municipality has announced that nine parks for People of Determination (POD) across Abu Dhabi Islands and the mainland received the World Disability Union Prize for 2023. Certifications of accreditation for the parks announced as “friendly” facilities for People with Disabilities were given for implementing world environmental standards …

In a recent celebration of unforgettable Club World Cup finals, FIFA included the 2009 showdown between Barcelona and Estudiantes at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City, showcasing the passion and drama of the tournament in the heart of the UAE. In a report headlined: “Messi caps magic year”, FIFA Portal wrote: …

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with Hussein Al-Sheikh, Secretary General of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation, in Abu Dhabi to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to the escalating conflict. The meeting focused on the ongoing international efforts …

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has said that despite the continuing global uncertainty and tight monetary stances worldwide, the UAE real estate sector continued its good performance in the period from July to October 2023. The Central Bank, in its quarterly economic review 2023, explained that in the …

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has suspended the licences of 153 employers, imposing fines on them after their registered domestic workers were caught working for others. This comes as part of joint campaigns between MoHRE and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security, to …