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 In his first speech since being appointed as COP President-Designate, Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, emphasised the need for an inclusive, action-oriented approach to transform systems and accelerate trajectories in the fight against climate change. Speaking at the Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum, …

Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah is set to host the First Islamic Arts Biennale from 23rd January to 23rd April 23, 2023, which will feature 17 exhibits from Uzbekistan. The Biennale is organised by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia. The event aims at …

The number of subscribers to the Unemployment Insurance Scheme has reached more than 250,000 since the start of registration on 1st January, 2023. The Unemployment Insurance Scheme aims to secure a temporary income for the insured employee at a low premium, should he or she lose employment till such time …

H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited Al Hosn Festival 2023, accompanied by a number of Sheikhs. During the visit, Sheikh Theyab toured artisan-led activities and exhibitions, and witnessed a musical performance. The 10-day festival, which is organised by the …

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), has launched ‘Sky Adventures’, the first official paragliding licensed centre in the UAE, and Shurooq’s latest investment in sports, leisure and adventure tourism in Sharjah’s central region. The centre will be open to the public next Monday, offering aerosports enthusiasts an unforgettable opportunity …

 The UAE and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have affirmed their keenness to intensify consultations and coordination in order to strengthen their strategic partnership, with a view to developing tangible and meaningful bilateral cooperation in key areas. This came in a joint statement which the two countries issued on the …

The Canadian Authorities have recently announced the significant seizure of nearly 2,500 kilograms of opium in Vancouver, British Columbia – the largest opium seizure in the modern Canadian history, after receiving a reliable security tip from Dubai Police on 19 shipping containers suspected of containing narcotic substances and heading to …

The National Center of Meteorology: Tomorrow’s weather will be partly cloudy in general and cloudy at times over some coastal, western areas and islands with a chance of rainfall.Light to moderate winds, freshening at times, causing blowing dust.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, received Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, who is currently on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, held at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi, they discussed the long-standing historical ties binding the UAE and Pakistan and ways to …

In his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has issued a law establishing Abu Dhabi Media Office. The new entity replaces Abu Dhabi Government Media Office, and has the Creative Media Authority and Abu Dhabi Media Company under …