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The UAE Cabinet approves the official holidays agenda for workers in the public and private sectors for the year 2023:  Holidays for 2023:  • January 1, 2023: New Year   • 29 Ramadan- 3 Shawwal 1444H: Eid Al Fitr   • 9 Dhul Hijja 1444H: Arafat Day   • 10-12 Dhul Hijja 1444H: …

 Argentina’s World Cup bid was successfully restarted as their prodigy spurred the South Americans to a critical victory over Mexico in Lusail Stadium here. Argentina’s chances of winning the World Cup were in jeopardy when the ex 35-year-old Barca hero blasted a 22-yard free kick over the crossbar six minutes …

Saudi Arabia continued their admirable World Cup performance today despite an underserved 0-2 loss to Poland in Group C here this evening. After a dominating start, the Saudi suffered a goal against the run on the 39 minutes after which goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny brilliantly denied the Saudis a prompt equaliser …

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) organised an awareness session on the UAE Climate Change Research Network (CCRN). The event highlighted the importance of research in exploring innovative climate change mitigation and adaptation solutions. It also emphasised the Network’s role in strengthening the UAE’s overarching climate action ecosystem …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a written letter from Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Republic of the Maldives, addressing the ties between the two countries. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received the letter during …

The College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine at the United Arab Emirates University launched an awareness campaign entitled “Food Waste Audit”, in cooperation with the Office of the Associate Provost for Research and participation of the Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre (Tadweer) and several local institutions. The activities were started …

Promoting the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle and marking the end of an exciting month packed with fitness activities, more than 1,000 school students from 25 schools across the UAE took part in a walkathon at Expo City Dubai on Friday. The Expo City School Walkathon – an …

H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, attended a lecture organised by Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed, titled, “Ambitious Global Approach to Drive Economic Growth”. Held at Al Bateen Palace, the lecture was also attended by H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of …

Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey received the first red card of the Qatar World Cup, on Friday, when he was sent off for clattering into Iran’s Mehdi Taremi outside the area late in the match. The stopper was initially given a yellow card but that was upgraded to red in the …

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has identified four types of violations that could lead to the suspension of new work permits for the companies, according to a newly announced resolution.The Ministry has also specified the duration in which corrective measures shall be undertaken by the company to …