Emirates News Agency

Mohamed bin Zayed receives Indian Minister of External Affairs

2020 Nov 25 Wed, 10:54:45 pm

ABU DHABI, 25th November, 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 today at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Indian Minister of External Affairs. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed discussed with the Indian Minister strategic and friendship relations between the two countries and ways of furthering bilateral cooperation and partnerships, particularly in political, investment and economic fields. The meeting also touched on...

We stand together against violence towards women: Jawaher Al Qasimi

2020 Nov 25 Wed, 10:29:33 pm

SHARJAH, 25th November 2020 (WAM) - H.H. Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of H.H. the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs has stressed the importance of rallying efforts against all forms of violence towards women. This came in a statement Sheikha Jawaher made today on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which falls on 25th November every year. "Among the countless stories of households, there are women who lack safety...

UAE Participates in 37th Ministerial Conference of the Francophonie

2020 Nov 25 Wed, 09:43:14 pm

ABU DHABI, 25th November 2020 (WAM) - The United Arab Emirates participated in the 37th session of the Ministerial Conference of the Francophonie. The conference was hosted by Tunisia but conducted by videoconference in accordance with safety guidelines under the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the second time the UAE has participated under its Associate Member status granted in 2018. The UAE delegation was led by Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Minister of State. The Francophonie denotes the group of nations in which French is a first, official,...

Abu Dhabi launches 'The Hope Consortium' for full global vaccine distribution

2020 Nov 25 Wed, 09:42:49 pm

ABU DHABI, 25th November 2020 (WAM) - Amid an anticipated surge in vaccine logistics demand, Abu Dhabi is poised to cement its position as the global logistics hub to facilitate COVID-19 vaccine distribution across the world, after spearheading the launch of the Hope Consortium. Comprising leading Abu Dhabi and global entities, the Hope Consortium represents a complete supply chain solution to address vaccine transport, demand planning, sourcing, training, and digital technology infrastructure, and facilitate vaccine availability across the world. The news follows Hope Consortium member...

Chief of Staff of UAE Armed Forces attends conclusion of "Saif Al Arab" military exercise

2020 Nov 25 Wed, 09:32:09 pm

ALEXANDRIA, 24th November, 2020 (WAM) -- Lt. General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, attended the conclusion of the "Saif Al Arab" military exercise, which witnessed the participation of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, Sudan and Egypt. The military exercise, which was held in Egypt’s Northern Region at the Mohamed Naguib Military Base, was organised to support the military cooperation between the armed forces of participating Arab countries, as well as to strengthen their capacities to manage...

Saqr Ghobash receives GCC Secretary-General

2020 Nov 25 Wed, 09:06:24 pm

ABU DHABI, 25th November, 2020 (WAM) -- Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council, FNC, today received Dr. Nayef Falah M. Al Hajraf, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, GCC, at the FNC’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, both sides discussed a range of issues related to the GCC and ways of promoting cooperation, to serve the interests of GCC countries and people. The meeting also presented the achievements of the FNC’s chairmanship of the third periodic meeting of GCC speakers of...

1st "Jewels of Emirates" Show begins at Expo Centre Sharjah with over 100 exhibiting companies

2020 Nov 25 Wed, 09:05:37 pm

SHARJAH, 25th November 2020 (WAM) - The 1st edition of the "Jewels of Emirates" Show, the first 100% Emirati exhibition for jewelry, gold, silver, pearl, precious stones, luxury watches, and perfumes has kicked off this Wednesday at the Expo Centre Sharjah, the host, and organizer of the event. The 4-day event brings together more than 100 exhibiting companies from across the country in an exceptional organization and pleasant atmosphere. Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, said that the...

FinTech AD discusses latest developments, hottest issues, innovation in financial services

2020 Nov 25 Wed, 08:55:07 pm

ABU DHABI, 25th November, 2020 (WAM) -- On the second day of the FinTech Abu Dhabi Festival, FinTech AD, the MENA region’s largest event focused on innovation in financial services, a stellar line-up of speakers in the region globally discussed the latest developments and hottest issues in the FinTech sector. During his keynote speech, Omran Sharaf, the Head of the UAE Space Agency’s Mars Mission, emphasised the importance of the Mars mission in the nation’s development, as well as its impact in catalysing further progressivity...

Health Promotion Department reviews internationally approved experiences in the safe return to schools amid COVID-19

2020 Nov 25 Wed, 08:53:42 pm

SHARJAH, 25th November 2020 (WAM) - A series of virtual panel discussions have been held on the first day of the 8th "Sehati (My Health) Conference, discussing a wide range of pressing health issues including the most important global health and preventive practices followed, in addition to ways of enhancing the physical and nutritional health of children and young people. Organized by the Health Promotion Department (HPD) under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of H.H. the Ruler of Sharjah...

World-renowned artistic director immerses in Emirati culture to design UAE’s 49th National Day celebrations

2020 Nov 25 Wed, 08:53:07 pm

ABU DHABI, 25th November, 2020 (WAM) -- The world-renowned artistic director who has designed a spectacular live production to commemorate the UAE’s 49th National Day, has revealed how she has been immersing herself in Emirati culture and working with a team of talented Emirati creatives to see the creative vision being brought to life. Es Devlin told how she was impressed by the rich history and culture of the Emirates as well as the country’s natural beauty. Full details of the show – which will...

India extends ban on international flights till year end

2020 Nov 25 Wed, 08:37:21 pm

From Krishnan Nayar NEW DELHI, 25th November, 2020 (WAM) – India is to extend the ban on scheduled international flights till the end of December, the Ministry of Home Affairs here announced today. The ban was to expire on November 30. New "Guidelines for Surveillance, Containment and Caution" against the spread of COVID-19, said "international air travel of passengers only as permitted by the Ministry of Home Affairs" will take to the skies throughout next month. This would mean overseas repatriation flights of Indian citizens...

France fights extremism alongside French Muslims, appreciates UAE's support: Minister

2020 Nov 25 Wed, 08:04:23 pm

ABU DHABI, 25th November, 2020 (WAM) -- France is fighting against radical extremism and separatism, alongside the Muslims of France, who are a core part of the French Republic, a French minister has said, adding that "In France, there is only one community: the national community". Franck Riester, French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, in a statement during his visit to the UAE, said, "Through the recent attacks, it is France, its values and principles – which constitute the history and essence...

COVID-19 pandemic has given us an unprecedented opportunity to prepare, reinvent ourselves for a digital future, says ADGM chief

2020 Nov 25 Wed, 07:49:05 pm

ABU DHABI, 25th November, 2020 (WAM) -- The signing of the Abraham Accords has opened up the possibility of creating an exciting investment and FinTech corridor between Israel – the Start-up Nation, and UAE – the startup hub for the MENA region, said Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Global Market, ADGM, in his keynote speech on the second day of the 4th FinTech Abu Dhabi Festival 2020. Over 130 FinTech leaders from around the world are meeting here...

Sharjah Ruler inspects progress of Sharjah Safari in Al Dhaid

2020 Nov 25 Wed, 07:44:18 pm

SHARJAH, 25th November 2020 (WAM) - H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Wednesday, inspected the progress of the Sharjah Safari project, part of Al Bardi Reserve in the city of Al Dhaid. H.H. began his visit to the safari site by inspecting the main building for the entrance and reception of visitors and dignitaries, which includes a number of facilities whose design took into account the character of African wildlife. After that, the Ruler of...

Bee’ah and Sharjah Cement Factory partner to support Sharjah’s Zero-Waste Strategy with alternative fuel contract

2020 Nov 25 Wed, 07:29:08 pm

SHARJAH, 25th November 2020 (WAM) - Bee'ah, the Middle East’s award-winning sustainability pioneer, and Sharjah Cement Factory signed a long-term contract today for the supply of alternative fuel from Bee’ah’s Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) plant, in line with the UAE’s commitment to promote the use of cleaner fuels and protect the environment. The agreement bolsters Bee’ah’s efforts to achieve a zero waste-to-landfill target in Sharjah and will result in a reduction in the carbon footprint in the Emirate. It involves the innovative use of commercial...