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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan, who is visiting the UAE accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, the Crown Prince of Jordan. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the Jordanian King and …

The UAE National Jiu-Jitsu Team, consisting of 12 men and 9 women, is all set to demonstrate their skills at the upcoming Grand Prix Paris Open 2023. Organised by the Jiu-Jitsu International Federation, the two-day event will feature over 250 male and female players from 22 countries. The event is …

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Law No. (10) of 2023 amending certain articles of Law No. (4) of 2020 that regulate the use of drones in Dubai, with the aim of enhancing safety standards. …

The UAE Moon Sighting Committee calls on all Muslims in the country to sight the crescent of Shawwal 1444 AH on the evening of Thursday, 29 Ramadan, corresponding to April 20, 2023. The committee requested anyone who sees the crescent to contact the number 026921166 to be directed to the …

 The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today announced Sultan AlNeyadi along with his crew was responsible for sending back critical research samples on the Dragon cargo spacecraft before its return from the 27th contracted cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The spacecraft carrying approximately 1950 kg of …

 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 issued directives to set the theme for this year’s Emirati Women’s Day, celebrated on …

In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of …

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved the disbursement of housing benefits worth AED2.74 billion to 1,800 citizens …

Former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok warned in Abu Dhabi on Sunday that Sudan is at a ‘“catastrophic” moment as a result of the ongoing war and called the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to immediately cease hostilities and announce a truce that allows safe …

Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomy Society: On 20 April 2023, a hybrid solar eclipse will take place (Total, partial or annular) depending on the region and time. The rare event will be visible in northern Australia, Indonesia, and the Indian Ocean between …