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UAE pledges US$200,000 annual contribution to UNHCR

ASF2018 discusses state of the world politics in 2019

The fate of the world in 2019 will depend on several key factors, including a more productive dialogue between North Korea and the US, Iran’s willingness to return to the negotiating table. This was the clear consensus among the distinguished panelists at the ‘State of the World Politics 2019’ session at the Arab Strategy Forum 2018.

Biotechnology set to be the ‘next big wave of innovation’

Credited as the first to predict the impact of the digital age, Dr Nicholas Negroponte, the co-founder of the MIT Media Lab, describes biotechnology as the next big wave of innovation, similar to how digital was 30 years ago.

Preparations finalised for launch of Tilal Swaihan Camp in Al Ain

The organising committee of Tilal Swaihan Camp, Al Ain, has announced that preparations for the launch of its operations on Friday, 14th December 2018, are complete.

SIAL Middle East 2018 concludes in Abu Dhabi with AED7 billion initial outcomes of deals

The ninth edition of SIAL Middle East, the fastest-growing food, beverage and hospitality event in the region, and the fourth edition of Abu Dhabi Date Palm Exhibition concluded today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, facilitating 135 trade deals valued over AED7 billion as initial outcomes during its three-day run.

Fujairah Ruler sends condolences to King of Bahrain on death of Sheikha Noora

H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has sent a cable of condolences to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, on the death of Sheikha Noora bint Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa.

Dubai is implementing leadership’s vision to make sport a way of life: Hamdan bin Mohammed

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, said that Dubai is actively implementing the vision of the leadership to make sport a way of life in the emirate.

88,000 citizens registered at Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions and Benefits Fund

The "Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions and Benefits Fund" said that the number of people insured by the fund until the third quarter of 2018 reached 88,050 citizens while the number of those eligible reached 9,498, representing 3,393 deceased retired people.

UAE participates in preparatory forum for ‘Arab Economic and Social Development Summit’

The UAE participated in the opening session of the "Arab Civil Society and Youth Forum," which began in Cairo today.

Saud bin Saqr receives outgoing Ambassador of Japan

H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Wednesday received Kanji Fujiki, Ambassador of Japan to the UAE, who called on H.H. on the occasion of the end of his tenure to the UAE.

ERC distributes food to population in Yemeni Governorate of Shabwa

The Emirates Red Crescent, ERC, has distributed 63 tonnes of food aid, commodities and basic food items to the population of Markha Al Sofla District in the Governorate of Shabwa for the benefit of 15,000 most of them women and children.

Mohammed bin Rashid attends 11th Arab Strategy Forum

The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, while speaking at the 11th Arab Strategy Forum on Wednesday said, "The year 2019 will witness many opportunities and challenges, but we are optimistic about political, economic and humanitarian levels."

Mohammed bin Rashid attends wedding

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, attended today at Nad Al Sheba a wedding ceremony hosted by Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Hareb Al Falahi on the occasion of the wedding of his son.

Sawab Centre celebrates national pride, launches campaign

The Sawab Centre, a joint UAE-US digital communications hub to combat extremist ideologies online and promote positive alternatives, announced the launch of a new campaign on its social media platforms.

UAQ Ruler condoles King of Bahrain on death of Sheikha Noora

H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, has sent a cable of condolences to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, on the death of Sheikha Noora bint Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa.

Expo Centre Sharjah to enhance presence of Kenyan institutions in annual events

Expo Centre Sharjah held discussions with a number of government officials and representatives of economic sectors in Kenya, where they reviewed ways to enhance the participation of Kenyan institutions, companies, investors, and businesspeople in the global specialised exhibitions that the centre organises throughout the year.

Al Mansouri highlights UAE economy achievements in 2018

Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, revealed that the UAE economy had achieved several developmental milestones in 2018, which have contributed to stimulating its growth, enhancing its competitiveness and ensuring the sustainable development of the economy.

ADNOC Fertilisers organises agricultural workshop

UAE Ambassador in Lebanon inaugurates ‘Church of the Lady’ in Amshit

2.1 magnitude earthquake in Masafi: NCM

The National Centre of Meteorology, NCM, has recorded a 2.1 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale in East Masafi at 16:01 (UAE local time) on Wednesday.

President of Niger visits Wahat Al Karama

GCC Engineering Federation praises UAE's infrastructure sector achievements

Meteor shower visible on Friday: International Astronomical Centre