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Declaration of 2019 as 'Year of Tolerance' strengthens UAE position as a global role model for peace, says Nahyan bin Mubarak

2018 Dec 16 Sun, 12:15:59 am

ABU DHABI, 15th December 2018 (WAM) - Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, has expressed pleasure over the declaration of the 2019 as the 'Year of Tolerance' by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Sheikh Nahyan referred to Sheikh Khalifa's statement that the Year of Tolerance is an extension of the Year of Zayed, as it upholds the values of tolerance and co-existence that the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan established among the people of the UAE. He said...

UAE committed to boosting coordination with UN on delivery of humanitarian relief assistance

2018 Dec 15 Sat, 11:54:21 pm

NEW YORK, 15th December 2018 (WAM) - The United Arab Emirates is looking forward to continuing work with the UN member states and international organisations to boost coordination of humanitarian relief aid delivery around the world, said Saud Hamad Al Shamsi, UAE Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN. Al Shamsi made the statement today while addressing a session of the UN General Assembly to discuss strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance. He said...

Ajman Ruler, CP offer condolences on death of Saif Al Nuaimi,

2018 Dec 15 Sat, 08:15:57 pm

AJMAN, 15th December 2018 (WAM) - H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, on Saturday offered condolences on the death of Saif Khalfan bin Badr Al Nuaimi. H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, also offered condolences to the family of the deceased, alongside H.H Sheikh Humaid. They prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the soul of the deceased with mercy and to grant his family patience and solace. They were accompanied by a...

Mohamed bin Zayed, Mohammed bin Salman attend final race of 2018 SAUDIA Ad Diriyah E-Prix

2018 Dec 15 Sat, 08:06:12 pm

AD DIRIYAH, Saudi Arabia, 15th December, 2018 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers, and Minister of Defence, today attended the final race of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship, which was held at the historic Saudi town of Ad Diriyah. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed expressed his pleasure...

UAE organises forum on international migration and development

2018 Dec 15 Sat, 08:02:41 pm

MARRAKECH, 15th December, 2018 (WAM) -- The UAE has stressed the importance of partnership and integration of government and the role of the private sector, which is a strategic partner in labour, in the mobility and employment process in the countries of destination and thus contribute to achieving the objectives of the Global Agreement on Secure and orderly migration. This was stated during a panel discussion organised by the UAE in cooperation with the International Labour Organisation, on the sidelines of the United Nations Intergovernmental...

UAE is a homeland of tolerance, coexistence and openness: RAK Ruler

2018 Dec 15 Sat, 07:08:26 pm

ABU DHABI, 15th December, 2018 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has said that due to the legacy of the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and wisdom of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has become a homeland of tolerance, coexistence and openness. Sheikh Saud said that the declaration of 2019 as 'Year of Tolerance' by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed...

Op-Ed: UAE and tolerance are two sides of the same coin

2018 Dec 15 Sat, 06:34:05 pm

by Mohammed Jalal Al Rayssi, Executive Director of the Emirates News Agency, WAM ABU DHABI, 15th December, 2018 (WAM) – It is no coincidence that the true match between words and deeds is seen in the official position of the UAE, which seeks to spread the culture of tolerance and all the components of giving, which form the foundations the country was built on since the era of its Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The declaration of 2019 as the...

Tolerance is a way of life in UAE: NMC Chairman

2018 Dec 15 Sat, 06:24:24 pm

ABU DHABI, 15th December, 2018 (WAM) -- Dr. Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and Chairman of the National Media Council, NMC, has said that declaration of the 2019 as the 'Year of Tolerance' by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, reinforces the keenness of the wise leadership on promoting noble human values which are cornerstones of civilisation, and demonstrates the UAE's universal model of tolerance, openness, acceptance of the other, coexistence and cooperation for the benefit of humanity....

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company enters into three-year deal with SIAL Middle East

2018 Dec 15 Sat, 06:03:55 pm

ABU DHABI, 15th December, 2018 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company, ADNEC, has signed a joint venture agreement with SIAL Middle East, to work together to grow and develop the SIAL Middle East event at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre through 2021. The strategic agreement enables ADNEC to further promote Abu Dhabi as the region’s leading MICE hub in international markets by attracting higher footfall and exhibitors. The SIAL Middle East event, the fastest-growing food, beverage, and hospitality event in the region, will...

RAK Ruler congratulates Bahrain King on National Day

2018 Dec 15 Sat, 05:53:39 pm

RAS AL KHIAMAH, 15th December, 2018 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has sent a message of congratulations to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on the occasion of his country's National Day. In his message, Sheikh Saud wished King of Bahrain happiness and more progress and prosperity for Bahrain. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, also sent a similar message to...

Al Jarwan hails UAE's message of tolerance for 2019

2018 Dec 15 Sat, 04:51:04 pm

ABU DHABI, 15th December, 2018 (WAM) -- President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Jarwan, hailed the declaration of 2019 as the "Year of Tolerance" in the UAE by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as part of enhancing the UAE’s role as a capital of coexistence and cultural rapprochement. He stressed that the initiative is a real extension of the values instilled by Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. In...

Fujairah Ruler congratulates Bahrain King on National Day

2018 Dec 15 Sat, 04:19:23 pm

FUJAIRAH, 15th December, 2018 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has sent a message of congratulations to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on the occasion of his country's National Day. In his message, Sheikh Hamad wished King of Bahrain happiness and more progress and prosperity for Bahrain. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, also sent a similar message to the Bahrain King.

UAE will remain a role model of peaceful coexistence: Hamdan bin Zayed

2018 Dec 15 Sat, 04:07:36 pm

ABU DHABI, 15th December, 2018 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has said that tolerance is a deep-rooted humanitarian approach instilled by the Founding Father, late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, since the establishment of the Union. Sheikh Hamdan added that declaration of 2019 as the 'Year of Tolerance' by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, stresses the wise leadership's keenness on spreading love, peace and respect among everyone. He said that...

'Year of Tolerance' crowns UAE's cultural approach: Hazza bin Zayed

2018 Dec 15 Sat, 03:21:56 pm

ABU DHABI, 15th December, 2018 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has said that declaration of the 2019 as the 'Year of Tolerance' by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crowns the cultural approach adopted by the UAE throughout its shining history. His Highness added that it is also a message to the world that the current challenges and building future of generations will not be achieved without promoting the values of...

TAHKEEM launches Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Centre for Youth

2018 Dec 15 Sat, 03:09:26 pm

SHARJAH, 15th December, 2018 (WAM) -- The Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Centre, TAHKEEM, has announced the establishment of a centre for youth. The new entity called the Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Centre for Youth is aimed at promoting the culture of arbitration and preparing a generation of young Emiratis well versed in this field. It is an outcome of the workshop held in February 2018 under the theme "Our Youth and the Future of Commercial Arbitration" which was organised by TAHKEEM in cooperation with the...