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Ambassador of Germany visits Zayed Higher Organisation to review its experience, projects, and humanitarian initiatives
ABU DHABI: Alexander Schonfelder, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the UAE, visited the Production Centre for People of Determination, affiliated with the Zayed Higher Organisation, to learn about their programmes and initiatives for p…
Sharjah Ruler issues Decree forming Sharjah Media Council
SHARJAH: H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree on the formation of the Sharjah Media Council, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sh…
NYU Abu Dhabi launches ‘Mariët Westermann’ distinguished MFA Fellowship
ABU DHABI: NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has established the Mariët Westermann Distinguished Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Fellowship.
This award was created to honour Westermann’s exceptional contributions to the arts and culture space both across the Universit…
Abdullah bin Zayed chairs Higher Committee Overseeing National Strategy on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing
ABU DHABI: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, chaired the 21st Meeting of the Higher Committee Overseeing the National Strategy on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing.
His Highness welcomed the Fi…
‘TRENDS’ receives Peace Award from Global Imams Council
ABU DHABI: The Global Imams Council (GIC) has honoured TRENDS Research and Advisory and its CEO with the Peace Award during a ceremony held in Abu Dhabi yesterday.
This award recognises TRENDS’ outstanding research efforts in combating extremist ideo…
UAE President issues Federal Decree to change name of Federal Authority for Protocol and Strategic Narrative
ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today issued a Federal Decree to change the name of the Federal Authority for Protocol and Strategic Narrative to the Presidential Protocol and Strategic Narrative Authority.
The na…
‘Future Engineer Camp 2’ launched to equip students with necessary technical skills
SHARJAH: The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has launched the “Future Engineer Camp 2” at the Sharjah Archaeology Museum in the Halwan area.
Running until 17th July, the camp serves as a model of social responsibility and an ideal…
Magnitude-7.1 quake rattles Philippines
MANILA: A magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocked the Philippines on Thursday morning, according to the national earthquake centre.
The German Press Agency (dpa) quoted the centre as saying that the quake’s epicentre had a depth of 630 kilometres and occurre…
Emirates Foundation partners with General Motors Middle East to empower community development programmes
ABU DHABI: Emirates Foundation and General Motors (GM) Middle East have announced a year-long partnership inclusive of a US$200,000 grant and support towards Emirates Foundation’s ongoing nationwide campaigns.
The partnership launched earlier this ye…
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Vice President of Indonesia discuss combating Islamophobia
JAKARTA: Dr. Ma’ruf Amin, Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, received His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, to discuss ways to enhance mutual cooperation.
Dr. Ma’ruf Amin…