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The UAE’s non-oil foreign trade reached a record AED1.239 trillion in H1 2023, representing a growth of 14.4 percent compared to the same period in 2022 – and 3 percent more than H2 2022. The figures, just released by the Ministry of Economy, underline the continued upward trajectory of the …

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), through the UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP), announced a field campaign to investigate the performance of different cloud seeding materials with and without electric charge. Titled ‘Cloud-Aerosol-Electrical Interactions for Rainfall Enhancement Experiment (CLOUDIX)’, the innovative research drive will be conducted out …

Emirates Schools Establishment denies what is being circulated about the death of a female student from a heart attack due to failure in an academic subject or repeating the academic year. The establishment affirms that there is no such case or a student with this name in the UAE.

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today announced that astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi is scheduled to return from the International Space Station (ISS) on 3rd September, following his completion of the historic longest Arab space mission in history, spanning 6 months. Al Neyadi along with NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen …

The UAE Show Jumping Team won two titles in the three and four-star categories at the Opglabbeek Standard Show, which was held in Belgium featuring more than 500 riders from around the world. The Emirati team’s participation in the two competitions occurred during its ongoing training camp held in Germany …

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has commended the “deep commitment of most establishments” to the working hours and procedures of the Midday Break, which bans work under direct sunlight from 12:30 pm to 3 pm between 15th June to 15th September. “The success of the Midday Break …

The UAE-funded field hospital in the Chadian city of Amdjarass continues supporting Sudanese refugees in the Republic of Chad by offering medical services to various segments of Sudanese individuals and local community members. Since its inauguration, the hospital has received a total of 6,110 cases, and the medical team has …

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the appointment of 200 employees at the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) of various specialisations, in addition to approving 20 jobs in the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA) in Sharjah, the Central …

The UAE participated in the meeting of the Economic Committee of the Arab Economic and Social Council in preparation for the council’s 112th ministerial session scheduled to take place next Thursday. During the meeting, the UAE was represented by Ahmed bin Suleiman Al Malik, Head of the International Organisations Department …

The Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese Arabian Horse Association, which aims to enhance their collaboration and share expertise in boosting the stature of Arabian horses. The MoU includes improving various services offered to breeders and owners according to the highest …