UAE Wooden Powerboat Championship to kick off on December 28 in Khorfakkan
The city of Khorfakkan is set to host the UAE Wooden Powerboat Championship (Shawahif), scheduled to begin on 28th December as part of the second edition of the Khorfakkan Marine Festival. The championship is organised by the Sharjah International Marine Sports Club in collaboration with the UAE Marine Sports Federation and sponsored by MAG Group. […]
UAE President receives Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence. His Highness the President congratulated him on recently graduating from […]
UAE President receives phone call from Prime Minister of Iraq
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Mohammed Shiaa’ Al Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq. During the call, they discussed fraternal relations between the UAE and Iraq and opportunities to develop cooperation in all fields to serve mutual interests and achieve […]
Sharjah Ruler approves largest budget in emirate’s history
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the emirate’s general budget, which reached an impressive total of approximately AED42 billion—the largest in the emirate’s history. This budget aims to foster financial sustainability, uphold a decent standard of living, and promote social welfare for all […]
UAE , Belarus Presidents discuss bilateral relations
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Aleksandr Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Belarus, discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation to serve shared interests and advance development and prosperity in both countries. This came during a meeting between His Highness the President with His Excellency Aleksandr Lukashenko, […]
DEWA SAT-1 sends 2,690 MB of data related to its work to ground station
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that its nanosatellite, DEWA-SAT 1, has transmitted 2,690 megabytes (MB) of data related to DEWA’s work to the ground station since launch in January 2022. DEWA SAT-1, a 3U nanosatellite, enables direct communication via its onboard Internet of Things (IoT) system, utilising LoRa (long-range), low-power wireless connection technology. […]
UAE hosts major global sporting events in December
In December, the UAE is witnessing a great deal of sporting momentum with a wide range of international tournaments and events, reinforcing its position on the global sports map and showcasing its organisational readiness and advanced infrastructure as a leading hub for sports investment and tourism. The events were spread nationwide, with Abu Dhabi kicking […]
Sharjah Consultative Council approves 2025 budget
The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) has approved the draft law for the budget of Sharjah government departments and entities for the fiscal year 2025. This approval took place during the council’s sixth session, held at its headquarters in Sharjah, as part of its second regular session of the eleventh legislative term. The session was chaired […]
Rulers of Emirates congratulate Emir of Kuwait on first anniversary of accession to throne
Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent messages of congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, on the first anniversary of his accession to the throne. The messages were sent by Their Highnesses Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Humaid […]
EDGE, Indra formalise joint venture ‘PULSE’ to design, manufacture radars in Abu Dhabi
EDGE and Indra Sistemas (Indra), a world-leading information technology and defence systems company with a footprint in over 140 countries worldwide, have reached an agreement to establish a new joint venture, PULSE, headquartered in Abu Dhabi. PULSE aims to foster local capabilities for designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art radar systems, supported by a robust order pipeline […]