Emirates News Agency

UAE alarmed by escalating spiral of violence in Israel and Palestine: Abdullah bin Zayed

2021 May 14 Fri, 11:41:20 pm

ABU DHABI, 14th May 2021 (WAM) - H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has expressed the UAE's grave concern over the escalating spiral of violence in Israel and Palestine and offered condolences to all victims of the recent fighting In a statement issued today, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed said, "The UAE is alarmed by the escalating spiral of violence in Israel and Palestine. We express our condolences to all victims of the recent fighting, and join...

Mohamed bin Zayed exchanges greetings with Ajman Ruler on Eid al-Fitr

2021 May 14 Fri, 09:03:13 pm

AJMAN, 14th May 2021 (WAM) - His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, today exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. This came during a visit paid by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to the Ruler of Ajman at his Guest Hous in Al Helio, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin...

Mohamed bin Zayed exchanges greetings with Sharjah Ruler on Eid al-Fitr

2021 May 14 Fri, 08:14:18 pm

SHARJAH, 14th May 2021 (WAM) - His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, today exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. This came during a visit paid by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to the Ruler of Sharjah at Al Badee Palace, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin...

Mohamed bin Zayed meets Mohammed bin Rashid on Eid al-Fitr

2021 May 14 Fri, 06:37:29 pm

ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2021 (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 His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed exchanged Eid al-Fitr greetings the UAE Vice President, and congratulated the Emirati nation on this blessed occasion, wishing them all the best. The meeting...

Russia reports 9,462 new coronavirus cases, 393 deaths

2021 May 14 Fri, 05:55:07 pm

MOSCOW, 14th May, 2021 (WAM/Reuters) -- Russia reported 9,462 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, including 3,818 in Moscow, taking the official national tally since the pandemic began to 4,922,901. The government coronavirus task force said 393 people had died of coronavirus-linked causes in the past 24 hours, pushing the national death toll to 115,116. The federal statistics agency has kept a separate count and has said Russia recorded around 250,000 deaths related to COVID-19 from April 2020 to March 2021.

UAE President's Cup World Series for Purebred Arabian Horses begins tomorrow in US

2021 May 14 Fri, 05:26:17 pm

ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2021 (WAM) -- The 28th edition of the UAE President's Cup World Series for Purebred Arabian Horses is set to kick off on Saturday, 15th May, 2021, at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, US. Held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with the support of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and the directives of H.H. Sheikh...

23,115 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered during past 24 hours: MoHAP

2021 May 14 Fri, 04:08:45 pm

ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2021 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced that 23,115 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were given in the past 24 hours. The total number of doses provided up to today stands at 11,445,680 with a rate of vaccine distribution of 115.73 doses per 100 people. This is in line with the Ministry's plan to provide the coronavirus vaccine to all members of society and efforts to reach acquired immunity resulting from the vaccination, which will help...

UNHCR, aid partners call for renewed and strong support for Rohingya refugees

2021 May 14 Fri, 03:40:15 pm

GENEVA, 14th May, 2021 (WAM) -- Ahead of next Tuesday’s (18 May) donor conference and launch of the 2021 Joint Response Plan (JRP) for the Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is calling for renewed international commitment, support and solidarity for Rohingya refugees. The 2021 JRP brings together the efforts of the Government of Bangladesh, and 134 UN agencies and NGO partners to target almost 1.4 million people this year. The US$943 million plan seeks to meet the needs of more than 880,000...

Ajman Tourism to participate in Arabian Travel Market 2021

2021 May 14 Fri, 02:25:25 pm

AJMAN, 14th May, 2021 (WAM) -- Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) will be participating in the twenty-eighth edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021, the leading global event for the travel and tourism industry, to held from 16th to 19th of May. The department will showcase the impressive advantages Ajman has to offer and promote the emirate as a leading travel destination on the local and international tourism map. Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director-General of ATDD, stated that the Arabian Travel Market exhibition is...

UAE announces 1,452 new COVID-19 cases, 1,422 recoveries, 3 deaths in last 24 hours

2021 May 14 Fri, 02:01:00 pm

ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2021 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 186,370 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. As part of its intensified testing campaign, MoHAP announced 1,452 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE...

Dubai Culture celebrates emirate’s cultural landmarks at Arabian Travel Market 2021

2021 May 14 Fri, 01:14:58 pm

DUBAI, 14th May, 2021 (WAM) -- Through its participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021, the leading global event for the travel and tourism industry, via the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) pavilion, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is continuing its role in enhancing Dubai's position as a global hub for culture and creativity, and supporting the culture and arts sector in the emirate, by shedding light on the emirate's key cultural and artistic attractions. As part of its...

Free entry to Sharjah museums on International Museum Day

2021 May 14 Fri, 12:06:21 pm

SHARJAH, 14th May, 2021 (WAM) -- This year, Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is marking International Museum Day with free entry on 18th May to its museums across the emirate. SMA will also be hosting a virtual session on that day which will discuss the future of Sharjah’s museums and tourism scene amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Titled ‘The Future of Museums Recover and Reimagine (Real and Virtual Challenges)’ the panel discussion will see the participation of Crisis and Disaster Management Department - Sharjah Police Headquarters; Sharjah...

Fireworks light up Yas Island in celebration of Eid al-Fitr

2021 May 14 Fri, 12:02:41 pm

ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2021 (WAM) -- A flurry of fireworks soared over Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub, yesterday evening (13th May) in celebration of Eid al-Fitr. Launching for the first time from Yas Bay Waterfront, the annual array of pyrotechnics has become one of the most anticipated celebrations in the UAE. Yas Island livestreamed the spectacle of lights on its Instagram channel, as gatherings are prohibited in line with the island’s precautionary measures. The vivid firework display will be held...

Japan adds 3 more prefectures to virus state of emergency

2021 May 14 Fri, 11:42:17 am

TOKYO, 14th May, 2021 (WAM/Reuters) -- Japan will declare a state of emergency in three more prefectures ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Friday, in a surprise move prompted by Japan's struggle with a surge of a more infectious COVID-19 strain just 10 weeks before the Tokyo Olympics. Hokkaido, Okayama and Hiroshima will on Sunday join Tokyo, Osaka and four other prefectures under a state of emergency until 31st May, 2021, said Nishimura, who is also in charge of coronavirus...

India reports daily rise in coronavirus cases of 343,144

2021 May 14 Fri, 11:40:59 am

BENGALURU, 14th May, 2021 (WAM/Reuters) -- India reported 343,144 new coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours, taking its overall caseload past the 24 million mark, while deaths from COVID-19 rose by 4,000. The South Asian nation has added nearly 1.4 million cases and over 16,000 deaths this week. Its total caseload now stands at 24.05 million, while total fatalities are at 262,317, according to health ministry data.