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Kyrgyzstan President receives Abdullah bin Zayed

25 May 2017

WAM -- The President of Kyrgyzstan, Almazbek Atambayev, received H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and his accompanying delegation on Wednesday in Bishkek.

Sheikh Abdullah conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the President of Kyrgyzstan, along with his wishes for more progress and welfare for the people of Kyrgyzstan.

President Atambayev asked H.H. Sheikh Abdullah... Read More

UAE Foreign Minister visited Uzbekistan

25 May 2017

WAM -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Abdulaziz Kamilov, at the Ministry in Tashkent, on Wednesday.

They discussed joint cooperation and ways to enhance ties in all fields, especially in the economic, trade and cultural domains. They also exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest, as well as the latest... Read More

Emirati artist Maisoon Al Saleh represents UAE at Beijing’s Shangyuan Art Museum

25 May 2017

WAM -- Maisoon Al Saleh, a young Emirati multi-disciplinary artist, has represented the UAE at a recent solo exhibition entitled, "DXB to PEK", part of the Global Residence Programme at Beijing’s Shangyuan Art Museum.

Al Saleh is Project Manager at the Smart Services Department of the Smart Dubai Government Establishment, making her part of the team at the Smart Dubai Office which works to advance and expedite Dubai’s transition into a smart city.

The Shangyuan Art Museum in... Read More

Prevent famine with United Nation’s “ShareTheMeal” App during Ramadan

25 May 2017

To mark the Holy Month of Ramadan this year, ShareTheMeal, the official app of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), is launching two simultaneous fundraising campaigns -- one to help prevent famine in Yemen and another supporting Syrian refugee children and needy Lebanese children in Lebanon.

Ramadan is a time when families around the world share meals together. With ShareTheMeal, users have the opportunity to provide vital food and to help others share moments of joy and... Read More

World's largest independent solar power plant launched in Abu Dhabi

25 May 2017

WAM - Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, a ceremony was held on Wednesday to launch the world's largest independent solar power plant, which will be built in Suweihan, Abu Dhabi.

The ceremony was attended H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi... Read More

4,000-year-old Bronze Age Trading Post found on Sir Bani Yas Island

25 May 2017

WAM -- Excavations by Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, TCA Abu Dhabi, archaeologists have revealed stunning evidence of a 4,000-year-old trading post on Sir Bani Yas island off Abu Dhabi’s coast. The excavations focused on a stone-constructed building at a site on the island’s south-west coast.

Inside the building a number of fragmentary large jars were found, which were made in Bahrain around 4,000 years ago and belong to a time when the UAE, Bahrain, Iraq, and south Asia... Read More

"Ramadan Majlis" to be dedicated to the families of Martyrs

25 May 2017

WAM) -- The Martyrs’ Families Affairs Office at His Highness the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the Supreme Committee for the Year of Giving announced the organisation of the "Ramadan Majlis for Martyrs' Families" during the holy month of Ramadan, in order to maintain continuous communication with them and to highlight the heroism values embodied by the martyrs for their country.

The initiative comes within the framework of the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin... Read More

Emirates launches “Together” initiative with key partners

24 May 2017

Emirates has launched its “Together” initiative in collaboration with key partners: Dubai Customs, Dubai General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), Dubai Police, and Dubai Airports.

The initiative aims to improve traveller experience at the airline’s Dubai International airport hub, focussing on innovative and practical solutions that will be based on the “6s” - Smart, Speed, Saving, Service, Safety, Security. The first two meetings, held at Emirates Headquarters... Read More

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Kazakh Counterpart issue protocol amending agreement of mutual visa exemption

24 May 2017

WAM -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Kairat Abdrakhmanov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, signed a protocol on Tuesday amending the agreement of mutual exemption of pre-visa requirement for holders of diplomatic and special passports to also include holders of ordinary passports.

The UAE Foreign Minister and his Kazakh counterpart also witnessed the signing of an MoU on the... Read More

20th DSS to unveil six exciting weeks of sales 1 July to 12 August 2017!

24 May 2017

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is back for a record year from 1 July to 12 August 2017. The 20th edition will offer residents and visitors an exciting six week calendar of sales and family entertainment. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), this year’s DSS will run for 43 days under the slogan ‘Enjoy 6 weeks of sales.’

DSS 2017 will feature a series of retail promotions offering... Read More