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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, emphasised the significance of calming the situation and ceasing any practices that violate the sanctity of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque. In a phone call with the Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yair Lapid, the two ministers …

The Ministry of Education and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination with all partners, have announced new updates to the National Protocol for Educational Establishments for the Academic Year 2021-2022, which will come into force on Thursday, 21st April, 2022. This step aligns with the …

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched two new banknotes, in five and ten dirham denominations, made of polymer and enhanced by advanced technical characteristics and security features. The new banknotes are the third issue of the national currency, and reflect the CBUAE’s aim to keep pace with …

International Astronomical Center: Many countries will sight Eid Al-Fitr crescent (Shawwal 1443 AH) on Saturday, April 30, while it will be impossible to see the crescent on that day because the moon will set before the sun, in addition to conjunction after sunset. Hence, Ramadan will probably complete 30 days, …

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, launched Wednesday evening, His Highness’s latest historical book, issued by Al Qasimi Publications, titled “The Struggle of the Zend Princes and the Demise of the King”, during his inauguration of the second edition of the …

The 1 Billion Meals initiative, the region’s largest food donation drive of its kind, has collected 420 million meals to date, just three weeks following its launch by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. Organised by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum …

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, attended the third Ramadan lecture organised by Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed, titled ‘How to solve the biggest global challenges through innovation’, and hosted at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque …

ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC (ADNOC Drilling or the Company) (ADX symbol: ADNOCDRILL / ISIN: AEA007301012), announced today that its inaugural Annual General Assembly approved all agenda items in its meeting (AGM) held on Wednesday, 20th April, 2022. Voting on the agenda included approval of the Board’s recommendation to distribute a …

 According to JLL’s Q1 2022 UAE market overview report, the UAE’s hotel market performed strongly in the first quarter of this year, supported by Expo 2020 Dubai and returning international visitors. The uplift in overall performance was primarily driven by beachfront and luxury developments, which have been benefitting from strong …

As of next June 1, the Ajman Transport Authority launched a new mechanism for calculating the tariff for taxis in the emirate based on the principle of liberalizing fuel prices. • The tariff pricing policy is subject to monthly review. The impact of the liberalization of fuel prices on the …