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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, today discussed with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson bilateral relations and ways to enhance them in various domains. During a phone call, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Johnson also tackled a number of regional and global issues of mutual …

Dubai Investments, the leading, diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), has reported a 20.5 percent rise in net profits to AED364 million for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022, as compared to AED302 million during the corresponding period of 2021. The growth in the profit …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 240,811 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and …

 A new generation of the Emirati passports will be issued from 1st of September 2022, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP), has announced. It represents a new technological leap in line with the directions of the wise leadership to consolidate the movement towards the smart …

The National Search and Rescue Centre (NSRC), in coordination with the Fujairah Police, carried out the rescue and medical evacuation of an Asian national who suffered several burns after a fuel tank combustion in Al Bathna, Fujairah. The NSRC said the site was systematically examined by its operations room team, …

The National Center of Meteorology announces the expected weather in the country from Sunday 14 to Thursday 18 August: • The region is expected to be affected by an air trough that extends from the east to the west, accompanied by an extension of an air depression in the upper …

In celebration of its fifth anniversary, Louvre Abu Dhabi has announced it will be bringing to Abu Dhabi the most comprehensive Impressionist exhibition ever seen in the region ‘Impressionism: Pathways to Modernity’, organised in partnership with Musée d’Orsay and France Muséums, and in collaboration with several leading French institutions. Set …

The Abu Dhabi Money Laundering and Tax Evasion Court has convicted the accused, Asim Abdul Rahman Ghafoor – an American citizen – in the opposing verdict for committing money laundering crimes related to tax evasion in his country. The court ruled in his presence of revoking the previously issued prison …

During a United Nations Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts, the United Arab Emirates called for the international community to redouble its efforts to eliminate all terrorist groups, particularly Da’esh and its affiliates. “Despite gains made in the elimination of Da’esh leadership, …

 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 providing urgent humanitarian aid and support to those affected by floods in Balochistan province of Pakistan. The ERC began the implementation of the first phase of the …