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H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the “Mother of the Nation,” Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), has extended her sincere condolences and sympathy to the leadership and people of Libya following …

Investments of banks operating in the UAE reached AED580 billion at the end of July 2023, the highest level in history, according to the latest statistics of the UAE Central Bank. The data showed that investments of banks operating in the country increased by 18.8 percent on an annual basis, …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Sultan Rashid Ali Al Shamsi as an advisor in the Presidential Court, with the rank of Minister. The Decree will be published in the official gazette and will be in effect from the date of its issuance.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has revoked the licenses of two domestic worker recruitment agencies for failing to comply with the obligations stipulated in Federal Law 9 of 2022 on Domestic Workers and its executive regulations, as well as Ministerial Resolution 676 of 2022 on the Licensing …

The United Arab Emirates has sent two aid planes carrying 150 tonnes of urgent food, relief and medical supplies to Benina Airport in Libya to support those affected by the devastating floods caused by the heavy rains, which resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries. The UAE’s response is part …

H. H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has expressed his disapproval of registering and adding foreign words to the Arabic language, alleging that they are becoming prevalent.H.H. stated his intention to attend an Arabic Language Academy conference in Cairo on October …

The UAE search and rescue team arrived today at Benghazi Airport in Libya to help address the effects of the floods resulting from the heavy rains witnessed by Libya, which claimed the lives of dozens and injured others. This initiative comes in implementation of the directives of UAE President His …

In conjunction with the UAE’s role as host for the COP28 climate conference, the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), has unveiled an ambitious plan to convert 25 percent of schools and nurseries in Sharjah into environmentally conscious educational institutions by the end of 2024. This transformation will be achieved by …

 Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), has directed the ERC to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to those affected by the floods in Libya. …

The UAE health authorities have launched an updated version of “Al Hosn” app, the national digital healthcare platform for vaccinations and more in the UAE. Now empowered with vital features to safeguard the health of younger generations, the upgrade aims to further the goals of the National Immunisation Programme, highlighting …