Emirates News Agency

Al Nasr crowned champions of Arabian Gulf Cup

2020 Jan 17 Fri, 10:28:39 pm

DUBAI, 17th January 2020 (WAM) - Al Nasr are crowned the UAE’s Arabian Gulf Cup champions after beating Shabab Al Al Ahli 2-1 in the final match which was played this evening at Al Wasl Club's Zabeel Stadium in Dubai. Alvaro Negredo opened the scoring for Al Nasr within a minute of the kick-off. Yousef Jaber equalised for Shabab Al Al Ahli 13 minutes later. Antonio Toze's 50th minute goal sealed the win for the champions.

Consulate of China celebrates Chinese New Year

2020 Jan 17 Fri, 10:10:42 pm

DUBAI, 17th January 2020 (WAM) - The Chinese Consulate in Dubai, this evening organised, in collaboration with Hala China by Meraas and Dubai Holding, a celebration of the Chinese New Year at the City Walk in Dubai. A rich variety of cultural performances and experiences will take place across the city’s leading destinations from 16 January through to 8 February 2020. The Grand Parade at City Walk is expected to reach up to 50,000 this year.

DEWA strengthens role of AI to drive sustainability

2020 Jan 17 Fri, 04:54:44 pm

DUBAI, 17th January, 2020 (WAM) -- The UAE leadership places great importance on protecting the environment and promoting a green economy, and placing sustainability at the forefront of its strategic priorities. This prioritisation supports UAE Vision 2021, which aims to build a sustainable environment and a diversified and sustainable competitive economy that ensures a secure future for generations to come. The country has made great progress towards sustainability, driven by significant achievements in the adoption of advanced technologies to create a new reality and to...

UAE centre of literature and the environment in India

2020 Jan 17 Fri, 03:37:57 pm

by Krishnan Nayar CALICUT, India, 17th January, 2020 (WAM) -- India’s second biggest cultural gathering got off to a celebratory start here tonight with the UAE Minister for Climate Change and Environment, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, setting it rolling as the Chief Guest. The Kerala Literature Festival has 'Environment and Climate Change' as the focus theme for its 2020 edition, the raison d’etre for Dr. Al Zeyoudi’s attendance as Chief Guest. He is set to address the Festival again today as a solo...

ERC’s Ajman Centre provides AED11 million in assistance to families

2020 Jan 17 Fri, 03:29:23 pm

AJMAN, 17th January, 2020 (WAM) -- The Emirates Red Crescent, ERC, announced on Friday that its Ajman Centre had supported over 3,600 families in 2019. According to a statement, the ERC Centre in Ajman had completed humanitarian assistance programmes valued at AED10,969,633. The programmes assisted over 16,000 individuals from 3,686 indigent families. Projects encompassed medical aid, seasonal-specific projects, tuition assistance for students, along with support for persons with disabilities and orphaned children. Medical support saw the bulk of assistance provided in 2019 by the Ajman...

UN's Bachelet condemns continued killings, displacements in Syria

2020 Jan 17 Fri, 03:04:33 pm

GENEVA, 17th January, 2020 (WAM) -- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet today condemned the continued killing and displacement of civilians in north-western Syria despite the announcement of a ceasefire nearly a week ago. Bachelet called for the immediate cessation of hostilities in and around the ‘de-escalation’ zone of Idlib, and the protection of all civilians and civilian infrastructure. "Our main concern is for the safety of civilians who remain at serious risk," said Bachelet. "While the pursuit of a ceasefire is,...

Chechen Heritage Week to launch in Sharjah this Sunday

2020 Jan 17 Fri, 02:19:21 pm

SHARJAH, 17th January, 2020 (WAM) -- Chechnya will organise a series of cultural activities and events starting Sunday, 19th January 2020, in Sharjah, as part of the 'World Heritage Weeks Programme'. The event will take place in the presence of Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, SIH, and aims to highlight the culture and values of Chechnya's vast heritage. The programme is set to take place at the Cultural Heritage Centre - Al Bait Al Gharbi - from 19th to...

Masdar-BP initiative announces support for new start-ups at ADSW 2020

2020 Jan 17 Fri, 01:13:14 pm

ABU DHABI, 17th January, 2020 (WAM) -- The Catalyst, the sustainability-focused accelerator supported by Masdar and BP, has announced three new companies for its second cycle of funding, training and mentorship. The announcement was made at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2020, the region’s largest sustainability gathering, taking place this week in the UAE capital. According to a statement released by Masdar, all three start-ups will receive funding and training, access to The Catalyst’s mentor network, and office space at Masdar City’s Tech Park or Accelerator...

OPEC daily basket price stood at US$65.62 a barrel Thursday

2020 Jan 17 Fri, 12:26:54 pm

VIENNA, 17th January, 2020 (WAM) -- The price of OPEC basket of fourteen crudes stood at US$65.62 a barrel on Thursday, 16th January 2020, compared with $65.32 the previous day, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations. The OPEC Reference Basket of Crudes (ORB) is made up of the following: Saharan Blend (Algeria), Girassol (Angola), Djeno (Congo), Oriente (Ecuador), Zafiro (Equatorial Guinea), Rabi Light (Gabon), Iran Heavy (Islamic Republic of Iran), Basra Light (Iraq), Kuwait Export (Kuwait), Es Sider (Libya), Bonny Light (Nigeria), Arab Light (Saudi Arabia),...

Portuguese parliamentarian, GCTP president explore cooperation

2020 Jan 17 Fri, 12:23:10 pm

LISBON, 17th January, 2020 (WAM) -- Fernando Mimoso Negrão, parliamentary leader of the Portuguese Social Democratic Party, PSD, has received Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Jarwan, President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, GCTP. At the meeting, attended by UAE Ambassador to Portugal Mousa Abdelwahed Al Khajah, Al Jarwan briefed the Portuguese parliamentarian on the latest work of the Council and the International Parliamentary Assembly on Tolerance and Peace. He also explained the Council's efforts to spread the values of tolerance across the world...

Al Ain Cultural Programme for January revealed

2020 Jan 17 Fri, 11:54:52 am

ABU DHABI, 17th January, 2020 (WAM) -- The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has unveiled a wide range of events, exhibitions and workshops taking place this January as part of its Al Ain Cultural Programme. Throughout the month, Al Jahili Fort, Al Qattara Arts Centre, Al Ain Palace Museum, Qasr Al Muwaiji and Al Ain Oasis will host a series of heritage, folklore, artistic and cultural events for all members of the community to enjoy. "Through this lively and varied programme, we...

Local Press: Hats off to the UAE’s teams of rescue workers

2020 Jan 17 Fri, 11:36:23 am

ABU DHABI, 17th January, 2020 (WAM) -- Downpours are not the norm in the UAE, said a local newspaper in an editorial on Friday. "January usually sees an average of just 10 millimetres of rain for the whole month. But the past week has been different with 150mm of rain falling in one hour alone, enough to cause delays, disruptions and even death, as in the case of the woman who died when a wall collapsed during the storms that lashed Ras Al Khaimah, in...

UAE Press: Rapid action needed to tackle climate crisis

2020 Jan 17 Fri, 11:29:38 am

ABU DHABI, 17th January, 2020 (WAM) -- With the World Meteorological Organisation, WMO, confirming that last year was the second warmest on record, it is clear that countries across the globe need to do much more to tackle the grave danger posed by climate crisis to all lives on the planet, said the Gulf Today. In its editorial on Friday, the UAE paper said that the British naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough, who is renowned for his ground-breaking wildlife programmes for the BBC and whose...

Mohamed bin Zayed receives phone call from Chairman of Sudan Sovereign Council

2020 Jan 17 Fri, 12:57:31 am

ABU DHABI, 16th January, 2020 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received a phone call from Lt. General Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, Chairman of Sudan Sovereign Council. During the phone call, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Al Burhan discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations between the two fraternal countries and the latest regional development as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest. Chairman...

RAK Crown Prince receives Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed

2020 Jan 16 Thu, 10:44:07 pm

RAS AL KAHIMAH, 16th January, 2020 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, received today H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court. During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks and discussed issues of interest of the homeland and Emiratis. A number of Sheikhs and officials attended the meeting.