UAE, Middle East News

Dubai International Equestrian Conference to discuss UAE-Saudi efforts to develop Arabian horse races locally and internationally

UAE-Saudi efforts to develop Arabian horse races locally and internationally and efforts regarding breeding of the purebred Arabian horse will be the focus of the panel discussion at the 3rd Dubai International Equestrian Conference, which gets underway on Thursday at Dubai World Trade Center under the theme : " Dubai – the Heartbeat of the Equestrian World"

Saif bin Zayed visits ‘Zayed-Gandhi Digital Museum’

H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, visited the "Zayed-Gandhi Digital Museum" - the first of its kind joint UAE-India exhibition celebrates the late visionary leaders, Sheikh Zayed and Mahatma Gandhi - in Manarat Al Saadiyat

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development-financed Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy building opens in Jordan

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, praised the inauguration of the AED41.5 million (US$11.3 million) Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy building at the Yarmouk University in Jordan

FNC approves draft law on medical products

The Federal National Council, FNC, today approved, during the 12th meeting of the fourth ordinary session of its 16th legislative chapter, a draft law for 2019 related to medical products, the pharmacy profession and pharmaceutical establishments, after creating and amending several articles and clauses

Sharjah Ruler attends opening of Sharjah Theatre Days

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed Tuesday evening the opening of the 29th Sharjah Theatre Days at the Sharjah Culture Palace, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah

Ministry of Economy discusses economic, commercial cooperation with US delegation

The Ministry of Economy discussed the means of developing the economic relations between the UAE and the United States, US, as well as their overall cooperation, especially in the area of standards and metrology and their commercial application

German delegation briefed on strategy of Minister of Infrastructure Development to empower People of Determination

Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development, today welcomed a German delegation led by Federal Government Commissioner for matters relating to persons with disabilities, Jurgen Dusel, and briefed them on the ministry's policies, programmes and initiatives to empower people of determination

Future Blockchain Summit 2019 will shine spotlight on excelling Blockchain technologies

Smart Dubai’s Future Blockchain Summit 2019 will shone the spotlight on excelling Blockchain technologies, moving conversation beyond theoretical use-cases and into real-life opportunities

UAE has prioritised happiness: Amal Al Qubaisi

Dr. Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Speaker of the Federal National Council, FNC, stated that the happiness of the UAE people was and will remain a priority of the wise leadership, which is advancing the nation and improving the welfare of its citizens

‘UAE USAR Team’ prepares for reclassification

The reclassification of the UAE Urban Search and Rescue, USAR, Team as part of "Heavy Category" of the United Nations International Search and Rescue Advisory Group, INSARAG, began today

DP World renews concession contract with Constanta port by 2049

DP World Constanta, a subsidiary of the Dubai-headquartered global trade enabler DP World, has renewed its concession agreement allowing it to operate in the Romanian Black Sea port of Constanta for another 30 years, until 2049

UAE renews stance towards legitimate rights of Palestinian people

The UAE has renewed its stance towards the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, by continuing its humanitarian support totalling US$1 billion, which was provided from 2013 to the end of 2018

Abdullah bin Salem inaugurates ACRES 2019

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the 6th edition of the Real Estate Investment Exhibition (ACRES 2019) on today

UAE among Top 10 countries on Global Wellbeing Indicators

The UAE was ranked among the top 10 countries worldwide in wellbeing indicators of the 2018 World Poll, which tracks the opinions of people in more than 160 countries on what matters most to them

Ajman Ruler attends lunch banquet held by Mohammed bin Ali Al Nuaimi

Mohammed bin Rashid attends signing ceremony for first Arab body for space cooperation

MBRSC, Bahrain’s space science agency sign MoU

To enhance the cooperation strategy with different government organisations in the region, the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, has signed a cooperation, information and data-sharing agreement with Bahrain's National Space Science Agency, NSSA, for the application of satellite images and space research sciences

President issues Federal Decree appointing two female judges

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued Federal Decree No. 27 of 2019 appointing two female judges at the Federal Judiciary

Hamdan bin Zayed holds phone call with ERC delegation in Colombia

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent, ERC, held a telephone call with an ERC delegation currently in Colombia to assist Venezuelan refugees

ECSSR hosts Dhahi Khalfan Tamim

The UAE Federation Library at the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research, ECSSR, hosted its third session of the "A Book in an Hour" initiative on Monday

UAE provides emergency relief aid to 3 countries affected by Cyclone Idai

The Emirates Red Crescent, ERC, has announced that the UAE will provide AED18.3 million in emergency aid to Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, following the devastation incurred by Cyclone Idai that has affected more than 1.5 million people

UAE inaugurates three major projects under US$50 million Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund

Three climate-resilient solar power projects in the Bahamas, Barbados, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are being inaugurated this week under the US$50 million UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund, UAE-CREF

Emirates reveals ICC Cricket World Cup livery

Emirates Airline today revealed its ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 themed Emirates A380 livery in the build up to one of the world’s most anticipated sporting events this year