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Abu Dhabi: The UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met with Ms. Belinda Balluku, Albania’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. In Abu Dhabi, during their meeting, both parties discussed their friendly relations and opportunities for collaboration in different areas, such as the economy, trade, development, and knowledge sharing between governments. They also went over the results of Sheikh Abdullah’s working visit to the Republic of Albania in April of last year and how it contributed to enhancing cooperation between the two nations in various sectors. Sheikh Abdullah and Ms. Belinda Balluku…

France: The UAE secured its fourth consecutive victory in the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders and Juniors on September 2, 2023. The UAE team showcased their dominant position in the world of endurance racing by winning the championship in Castelsagrat, France. This marked their fourth consecutive victory, following their earlier wins in 2017, 2019, and 2021. The victory was sealed in the final meters of the last stage after fierce competition. The race comprised four stages, with the first one spanning 28.6 km, the second 29.2 km, the third 33.8 km, and the final stage covering 28.6 km.…

Abu Dhabi: The 20th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) has kicked off in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) under the theme “Sustainability and Heritage: A Reborn Aspiration”. The event was held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and President of the Emirates Falconers Club. The exhibition, organized by the Emirates Falconers Club, includes local and international participants and visitors due to the opportunities it provides for local, regional, and international companies to build business relationships. The event includes more than 1,200…

Sharjah: Al Maleh and Fishing Festival, organized by Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) along with Dibba Al Hisn City Municipality and Dibba Al Hisn Municipal Council, is continuing its activities for the third day, attracting crowds by showcasing the Emirati heritage. The festival features traditional fish salting techniques, ancient fishing practices, and a curated display of handcrafted artifacts, offering visitors a tangible link to the storied past of Emirati ancestors. The festival further offers a comprehensive showcase of the fish salting industry and marine heritage. Through insights from fishermen and tales from ancestors, attendees explore various facets like…

Abu Dhabi: The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi’s (EAD) Jaywun, the most advanced research vessel in the region, has successfully completed the first phase of the Fisheries Resources Assessment Survey in the waters of the United Arab Emirates. The vessel also completed the first-ever comprehensive acoustic survey of the UAE’s waters. The two-week study was conducted in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman and used advanced technology to examine underwater ecosystems as well as assess the population and distribution of marine life. The successful completion of the first phase of the Fisheries Resources Assessment Survey marks a significant milestone…

Abu Dhabi: The Family Development Foundation (FDF) has launched the ‘School Bag’ initiative to foster values of solidarity and cooperation in society. The initiative further seeks to provide support for underprivileged families and groups to improve their living conditions. The initiative, introduced in collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), is in accordance with the Foundation’s strategy to increase the involvement of the Hafeet community and other areas of the Jebel Hafeet Community Centre in charitable endeavours. The initiative includes preparing school supplies for underprivileged children to bolster the community’s role in supporting disadvantaged families. In addition, children will participate…

Dubai: The UAE astronaut, Mr. Sultan Al Neyadi, will return from the International Space Station (ISS) on 3 September 2023. The astronaut has successfully completed the longest Arab space mission in history. Mr. Al Neyadi, along with NASA astronauts Mr. Stephen Bowen and Mr. Warren Hoburg, and Russian cosmonaut Mr. Andrey Fedyaev, spent six months in space. The mission was launched on 2 March 2023, in the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft. They will depart the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft Endeavour on 2 September 2023. The team is set for a splashdown off the coast…

Dubai: Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the Minister of State for Foreign Trade, met with Mr. Damien O’Connor, New Zealand’s Minister of Trade and Export Growth in Dubai. They discussed enhanced economic cooperation, including the possibility of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two nations. During the meeting, Dr. Al Zeyoudi commended the strong relations shared by the two nations and reaffirmed the common vision to enhance cooperation across key sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, and healthcare. The meeting came as part of a visit to the UAE by a delegation of New Zealand’s leading trade officials.…

Abu Dhabi: ADNEC Group, through its tourism arm, Tourism 365, has introduced new charter flight services in the UAE. The move seeks to enhance travel options for international tourists from multiple destinations while reaffirming the UAE’s hospitality offering and reputation as a premier global destination. The new service, available from Europe and central Asia, is aimed at increasing visitor arrivals to the UAE as well as solidifying the Group’s position as a key player in the regional tourism sector. The service comes in line with the group’s wider hospitality offering, supporting the travel industry’s role in the nation’s economic growth,…

Abu Dhabi: The Emirates Red Crescent will organize the Grace Preservation First Global Conference in Abu Dhabi from September 20 to 21 with the participation of a number of experts in the fields of sustainability, agriculture, water, food security, and the environment. The event is held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent. The conference coincides with the Year of Sustainability launched by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as well as the UAE’s preparations to host the United Nations Climate Change Conference…