UAE, Middle East News

Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture set for strong presence at ITB Asia 2018

UAE is keen to promote food security, sustainable development: Mattar Al Shamsi

Kalima, Louvre Abu Dhabi take part in Frankfurt Book Fair

Noor Bank donates AED1 million to Al Jalila Foundation

OPEC daily basket price stood at US$79.31 a barrel Monday

The price of OPEC basket of fifteen crudes stood at US$79.31 a barrel on Monday, 15th October 2018, compared with $79.36 the previous Friday, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations.

National Ambulance directly connects communications with Ministry of Interior command centre

Today, National Ambulance has announced its Ambulance Communications Centre and dispatch systems will be upgraded with the latest smart technology, including direct electronic connection to the Intelligent Command Control Centre which links all the Ministry of Interior partners across the emergency sector.

UAE Press: Dubai dazzles with innovative ideas

A UAE newspaper has said that the country is blessed with a leadership that looks forward and anticipates the future so that the country leads globally.

Yemen’s PM Bin Dagher relieved of duty, replaced by Moen abdulmalik

President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi of Yemen has relieved Prime Minister Ahmed bin Dagher of duty and appointed Moen Abdulmalik as the country's new Prime Minister, according to Yemen News Agency.

Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation attends South Korean Embassy reception on National Day

ABU DHABI, 15th October 2018 (WAM) - Nasser bin Thani Al Hamli, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, on Monday, attended a reception hosted by Park Kang-Ho, Ambassador of South Korea, on the occasion of his country's National Day.

Joint Forces Command of the Coalition refers one of results of targeting operations in area of operations to JIAT to assess possibility of incident

Nobel laureate Nadia Murad, key speaker at ‘Investing in the Future’ MENA Conference in Sharjah

The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), has announced that Iraqi human rights activist and 2018 Noble Peace Prize winner, Nadia Murad, will be joining the discussions at the third edition of the Investing in the Future Conference (IIFMENA), on October 24–25, to shed light on the how the youth in the MENA region can overcome the challenges they face surrounded by war and conflict, sharing her own personal journey as she was held captive by the Islamic state for three months by the Islamic State.

UAE has taken major steps to guarantee future food security: Mariam Almheiri

Mariam Hareb Almheiri, Minister of State for Food Security, said that the UAE has taken major steps to guarantee its future food security as a national priority, through adopting a series of relevant policies.

Mohammed bin Rashid tours GITEX 2018

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that technology is key to realising the UAE’s future vision to harness innovative solutions for the benefit of humanity. He said that realising this vision also requires the country to further strengthen its ties with international technology communities and major IT companies.

UAE Embassy hosts cultural event in Copenhagen to mark birth centenary of Shaikh Zayed

The UAE Embassy in Copenhagen hosted a cultural event to mark the birth centenary of the late Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and to highlight his achievements.

Saif bin Zayed launches "Government Shared Services Conference" in Abu Dhabi

H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, today launched, at the Etihad Towers Hotel in Abu Dhabi, the "2nd Government Shared Services Conference," which was organised by the Ministry of Interior.

UAE lies at heart of expansion plans: Huawei officials tell WAM

Top officials from Huawei have confirmed to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the UAE lies at the heart of the Chinese telecommunications giant’s expansion plans in the region.

Mohammed bin Rashid tours GITEX 2018

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that technology is key to realising the UAE’s future vision to harness innovative solutions for the benefit of humanity. He said that realising this vision also requires the country to further strengthen its ties with international technology communities and major IT companies.

President’s initiatives committee signs agreement to construct, operate waste treatment plant in Umm Al Qaiwain

The committee in charge of implementing the initiatives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, represented by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, signed an agreement to construct and operate the "Municipal Solid Waste Treatment and Alternative Fuel Production Plant" in Umm Al Qaiwain.

Dubai DED alerts businesses on unauthorised events, project financing offers

The Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection, CCCP, sector at the Dubai Department of Economic Development, DED, has called on businesses and entrepreneurs to be vigilant about misleading and unlicensed project financing offers and competitions often announced at conferences or across social media.

UAE Space Agency joins International Space Education Board

The UAE Space Agency has become a member of the International Space Education Board, ISEB, following a unanimous vote by the organisation’s founding members that took place towards the end of the 69th International Astronautical Congress in Bremen, Germany, last week.

Masdar transforms business operations, supports UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050

The Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar, has implemented Tejari/JAGGAER sourcing and eProcurement system to facilitate an automated, efficient and paperless procurement and contracts system for the company.

Etisalat showcases ‘Future of Mobility’ at GITEX

Etisalat is presenting a major digital showcase in ‘Future of Mobility’, bringing global leaders in autonomous transport to Dubai and providing an insight into the future at this year’s GITEX Technology Week.

UAE hosts first International Zoo Educators Association conference

Being held for the first time in the Middle East, Al Ain Zoo today hosted the International Zoo Educators Association, IZE, conference with participation of 120 countries from around the world.