( MENAFN – Emirates News Agency (WAM)) ABU DHABI, 22nd November, 2021 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance …
UAE envisions tech-driven growth as GMIS opens
MoIAT would focus on increasing the industrial sector’s contribution to building an economy that is the best and most dynamic in the world in line with the Principles of the 50 adopted as a comprehens …
Victories for UAE, Hong Kong and Bhutan on Day 1 of the Women’s T20WC Asia Qualifier
Hosts UAE, Hong Kong, and Bhutan recorded impressive victories on the opening day of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier at the ICC Academy ground.
UAE: Energy giants reveal green hydrogen joint venture with 30GW of renewable energy capacity target by 2030
A new green hydrogen and renewable energy joint venture has been revealed today (Nov 17) between ADNOC and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA). By combining both of the Abu Dhabi energy giants …
Only in Dubai: Woman forgets stroller at parking lot, finds it in the same place next day
An expat woman in Dubai is all praise for the emirate after her recent experience. Claudine Foong, a fitness and golf coach in Dubai, left her child’s stroller at a parking lot. She wasn’t aware until …
Expo 2020 Dubai received over 4 million visitors since launch
As of November 21, the number of visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai has broken the barrier of 4 million visits, welcoming them to its site filled with activities and amazing adventures.
UAE, Jordan and Israel to develop solar PV and desalination plants
The UAE, Jordan and Israel signed an agreement to develop a renewable energy and desalination facility in the Hashemite kingdom to mitigate climate change and add to the growth of clean energy in the …
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Israel, Jordan agree US-brokered solar power for water deal
Jordan will provide solar power to Israel, which will in turn supply desalinated water to its desert neighbour, under a declaration of intent the two countries signed Monday.
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SEF 2021: Entrepreneurship will lead UAE’s post-oil economy in 50 years, say experts
Entrepreneurship will serve as the infrastructure of UAE’s post-oil economy in 50 years, and this change will be brought about by the country’s strong focus on innovation and the opportunities …
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Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival opens with insightful discussions
The UAE’s strong focus on innovation and the substantial opportunities open to aspiring founders at every stage of growth has cemented its status as a vibrant startup hub in the region, …
Sharjah: Palestinian publisher to rebuild destroyed library after Sheikha Bodour’s support
Palestinian publisher Samir Mansour was left devastated after his library, the largest in Gaza, was reduced to a rubble in an airstrike. The Samir Mansour Library was 21 years in the making, slowly …
Sharjah cities to celebrate UAE’s Golden Jubilee in style
Commemorating the UAE’s remarkable 50-year journey, the Sharjah National Day Celebrations Committee is organising an array of spectacular shows and activities in Kalba, Al Bataeh, and Wadi Al Helo, on …
Coronavirus: UAE reports 67 Covid-19 cases, 84 recoveries, no deaths
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Monday reported 67 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 84 recoveries and no deaths. Over 99 million PCR tests have been conducted in the country …
UAE: 16,364 Covid vaccine doses administered in 24 hours
The UAE has administered 16,364 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine in the past 24 hours. The country’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said the total doses administered now stand at 21.7 million.
Torture claims overshadow UAE official’s bid to become head of Interpol
Raisi, inspector general of the UAE’s interior ministry, is considered the frontrunner to be elected the next president of Interpol during its annual gathering in Istanbul this week. The veteran …
China’s ‘secret’ UAE military facility sends message to nationalists at home
Claims that China is allegedly building a UAE military facility is more about appeasing critics back home than challenging the US, writes Ahmed Aboudouh …
UAE rehab centre to offer forensic psychiatry treatment under new project
National Rehabilitation Centre to treat convicted patients with mental health issues Abu Dhabi: The National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) in Abu Dhabi will soon develop forensic psychiatry services, …