Ras Al Khaimah Ruler attends trade cooperation seminar in China
H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Monday attended an Economic and Trade Cooperation Seminar bringing together business leaders from Ras Al Khaimah and Dongguan. He emphasised to attendees that “Ras Al Khaimah is a forward-looking emirate that understands the value of strong international partnerships […]
UAE celebrates historic milestone as Unit 4 of Barakah Plant commences commercial operations
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) on Thursday announced a historic milestone for the UAE with the fourth unit of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant entering commercial operations, marking its full delivery. This fulfils ENEC’s promise to bring clean, abundant electricity to the UAE. Barakah is one of the most successful new build nuclear projects […]
Ministerial Development Council reviews set of government projects, policies
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Development Council held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The Council reviewed and discussed several government projects and policies submitted by federal ministries and entities. The meeting’s agenda […]
UAE President: UAE has taken another significant step on the journey towards net zero
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan asserted that with the start of operations at Unit 4 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, the UAE has taken another significant step on the journey towards net zero. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said in a post on X, formerly Twitter, “With […]
Abdullah bin Zayed, Muhannad Hadi discuss humanitarian response in Gaza
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Muhannad Hadi, Deputy Special Coordinator and Resident Coordinator, Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO). During the meeting, which was held in Abu Dhabi, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah and Hadi discussed […]
Yahsat approves interim dividend of Dh204.94 million for H1
The Board of Directors of Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has approved the distribution of interim dividends of 8.40 fils per share for the first half of 2024. In a disclosure to the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) on Tuesday, Yahsat said that the dividends are equivalent to 8.40 percent of the nominal value […]
Abu Dhabi’s non-oil commodity exports rise 16.24% QoQ
The non-oil commodity exports of Abu Dhabi have risen to Dh40.135 billion in the second quarter of this year, compared to approximately Dh34.5 billion in the first quarter of 2024, marking a growth of 16.24 percent, according to a report issued on Monday by the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD). The increase is attributed […]
UAE President, VPs congratulate Governors of San Marino on National Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Governors of the Republic of San Marino Alessandro Rossi and Milena Gasperoni, on the occasion of San Marino’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of […]
UAE President pardons Bangladeshis involved in recent protests
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered a pardon for the Bangladeshi nationals involved in last month’s protests and disturbances across several emirates. The decision includes cancelling the sentences of those convicted and arranging for their deportation. In line with His Highness’ directive, Dr. Hamad Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, has issued […]
ERC highlights Sheikha Fatima’s humanitarian initiatives on Emirati Women’s Day
The Emirates Red Crescent Authority (ERC) celebrated Emirati Women’s Day at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi under the slogan “We Collaborate for Tomorrow” in the presence of Maitha Al Shamsi, Minister of State, and Rashid Mubarak Al Mansouri, Secretary-General of ERC, in addition to a number of officials, employees,9 and volunteers. During the celebration, Al […]