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UAE condemns Houthi attempt to target Khamis Mushait with explosive drone
June 15, 2021
ABU DHABI, The UAE has strongly condemned the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist militias’ systematic attempts to attack civilians and …Read More »
First virtual workshop of 2021 attended by 268 tax agents
June 14, 2021
ABU DHABI, The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has confirmed during its first tax agent virtual session of 2021 …Read More »
DEWA launches Let’s Make This Summer Green 2021 campaign
June 12, 2021
DUBAI, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) launched its 'Let's Make This Summer Green' campaign for the sixth …Read More »
MENAFATF raises UAE’s technical compliance in three important areas
June 12, 2021
ABU DHABI, The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) has decided to raise the …Read More »

Hub71 launches new programme with New York Firm Modus Capital to build, invest in startups
June 15, 2021
ABU DHABI, Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has joined forces with New York-born Modus Capital, a venture …Read More »
OPEC daily basket price stood at $71.99 a barrel Monday
June 15, 2021
VIENNA, The price of OPEC basket of thirteen crudes stood at $71.99 a barrel on Monday, 14th June, …Read More »
AED44.1 billion in credit facilities received by transport, storage, communications, construction, real estate sectors in 2020
June 14, 2021
ABU DHABI, The UAE transport, storage, communications construction and real estate sectors received AED44.1 billion in credit facilities …Read More »
70% growth in intellectual works in 2020: Ministry of Economy
June 14, 2021
ABU DHABI, The Ministry of Economy (MoE) has announced that the country’s Intellectual Property (IP) sector has achieved …Read More »

Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship takes sport to new heights with Burj Khalifa lighting
April 9, 2021
DUBAI, The 12th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship (ADWPJJC) has taken the sport to …Read More »
Sports strengthens ties between peoples, governments: Jordanian Consul
April 8, 2021
ABU DHABI, Munther Abuobead, Consul at the Jordanian Embassy in the UAE, lauded the profound ties between the …Read More »
Dubai World Cup – A message of peace and love from UAE to the world
March 26, 2021
DUBAI, Tomorrow, the world’s attention will turn to the Meydan Racecourse, which hosts the silver jubilee ceremony of …Read More »
DIHF will kick off tomorrow alongside 17th edition of $4 million Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship
March 17, 2021
DUBAI, The international equine industry, horse riders and fans of equestrian sports are set to attend the 16th …Read More »

116,377 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in past 24 hours: MoHAP
June 15, 2021
ABU DHABI, The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced that 116,377 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine …Read More »
Abu Dhabi’s health department receives ‘Gold Initiative – Elite Organisation’ for efforts in tackling pandemic
June 15, 2021
ABU DHABI, The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH) has been awarded the Gold Initiative Certificate – …Read More »
Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 174.3 million
June 10, 2021
ABU DHABI, More than 174.3 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally …Read More »
Ministry of Health approves ‘green pass’ protocol to expedite COVID-19 recovery
June 7, 2021
ABU DHABI, The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) on Monday approved a protocol to ease COVID-19 countermeasures …Read More »

Eight illegal fishing boats spotted in UAE’s territorial waters
August 17, 2020
ABU DHABI, A patrol of the Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority, CICIPA, located at 12:00 on Monday a number of fishing boats entering the territorial waters of the UAE …Read More »
Abu Dhabi Police warn of fraudulent internet employment ads
August 9, 2020
ABU DHABI, The Abu Dhabi Police, ADP, has warned job seekers about fraudulent employment ads on the internet and those impersonating famous companies, which is a telephone hoax that recently …Read More »
President of World Council of Muslim Communities meets Grand Mufti of Albania
August 7, 2020
ABU DHABI, Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, President of the World Council of Muslim Communities, met today in Abu Dhabi, Bujar Spahiu, the Grand Mufti of Albania and Chairman of …Read More »