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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Law No. (25) of 2023 establishing the Dubai Investment Fund as an independent public entity operating on a commercial basis. The Law also endows the Fund with the financial and administrative independence …

Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, participated via videoconference in a follow-up meeting to the Conference for the Civilian Population in Gaza that was held by French President Emmanuel Macron, and attended by several heads of state and governments to explore the pressing conditions of the Palestinians in …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephone conversation today with His Excellency Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, to discuss bilateral ties between the two nations. The call explored opportunities for further collaboration to advance both countries’ development ambitions, within the framework of their comprehensive …

Ten female volunteers from the medical field departed from the UAE today heading for Gaza to join the integrated field hospital that the UAE has established in the Gaza Strip to provide the necessary medical treatment and assistance to the Palestinian people. They will join their colleagues of volunteers, including …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting at Expo City Dubai, in conjunction with the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28). The meeting witnessed the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice …

H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), today met with Joan Laporta, President of FC Barcelona football club. During the meeting held at DSC headquarters, His Highness underscored the leadership’s commitment to developing the emirate’s sports sector and nurturing talent across …

Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, unveiled the EARTH platform that will serve as a powerful tool in advancing five critical domains: Economy, Adaptation, Reduction, Transition, and Health. Its primary objective is to enable a comprehensive assessment and monitoring of net-zero activities through a UAE-wide integrated …

Dubai Police have seized 94 cars and motorcycles whose drivers violated the safety regulations for celebrating the country’s 52nd Union Day. Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, reported that most violations were committed in Al Ruwayyah, Jumeirah, and other residential …

Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC) met with Ahmed bin Salman Al-Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, and Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of Bahrain’s Consultative Council (Shura Council), on the sidelines of the parliamentary meeting and the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), which …

The Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS) announced the launch of the Climate Action Initiative in collaboration with UAE-based venture capital firm, VentureSouq, to catalyse early-stage funding for Climate-tech startups. The announcement was made at the GMIS Special Event held at the UAE Pavilion within the Blue Zone of COP28 …