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Abu Dhabi: King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan have talked on a phone call. To promote mutual progress and advance development and prosperity, the two leaders spoke about their strong relations and several areas of cooperation and collaboration between the UAE and Jordan during the conversation. The UAE president asked King Abdullah II about the state of affairs in Jordan. He prayed for God to keep Jordan and its people safe and secure and for ongoing blessings of security, safety, and stability. He reaffirmed…

Dubai: Dubai Police and the Economic Security Centre of Dubai (ESCD) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their cooperation in the sharing of information about the fight against financial crimes. The Executive Director of the Economic Security Center of Dubai, Faisal Selaitin, and Assistant Commandant for Criminal Investigation Affairs at Dubai Police, Expert Major General Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, signed the Memorandum of Understanding. Major General Khalil Al Mansouri, an expert in the field, emphasized that this agreement is in line with the directives of Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, the Commander-in-Chief of the Dubai Police,…

Dubai: The UAE Ministry has conducted an agricultural workshop with a group of orphaned children from the Inspiring Youth program, part of the ‘Thank You for Your Giving’ volunteering team. The event Ramadan Iftar took place in the Al Jada area in the Emirate of Sharjah in collaboration with “Manbat” Market and “Arada” Company, in the presence of Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment. The purpose of the event, which was held last week in honor of Zayed Humanitarian Day, was to engage orphaned children, increase their awareness of the environment, food and…

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways is celebrating its first landing in Boston marking the launch of regular services between Abu Dhabi and the US city, strengthening ties and enriching travel options for passengers. The inaugural flight, EY147, was celebrated at Abu Dhabi Airport before take-off, and on arrival in Massachusetts, Etihad’s captains waved UAE and US flags from the cockpit to celebrate the start of the carrier’s fourth non-stop service to America. The new service operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays using a state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, featuring the airline’s acclaimed Business Studios and Economy Smart seats. “We are thrilled…

Abu Dhabi: Zayed Higher Organization (ZHO) and the Cambridge Centre for Medicine and Rehabilitation (CMRC) have signed a contract to improve the services provided at the facility devoted to the long-term care of People of Determination. ZHO Secretary-General Abdullah Al-Humaidan and CMRC Group Chief Executive Dr. Howard Podolsky signed the agreement. Attending the signing ceremony were several leaders from both sides, and it was held at the company’s headquarters. A wide range of specialized services, including nursing, applied behavior analysis, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, registered dietitian, and dental services catered to the needs of People of Determination,…

Abu Dhabi: ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries conducted their first Annual General Meeting (AGM) following the historic initial public offering (IPO) in March 2023. During the AGM – chaired by Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Chairman of ADNOC Gas – shareholders approved the Board of Director’s proposal to distribute a robust full-year 2023 dividend of $3.25 billion. An inaugural interim cash dividend of $1.625 billion was paid in December 2023, with a further $1.625 billion scheduled for distribution in the second quarter of 2024. Dr. Al Jaber said, “ADNOC Gas recorded robust…

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has sent relief packages for women and children living in Gaza (Operation Chivalrous Knight 3) as part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts on behalf of the Palestinian people, The Emirates Red Crescent’s (ERC) Secretary-General, Hamoud Abdullah Al Junaibi, reported on the continuous efforts under “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” to put together relief packages tailored to the needs of women and children. These assistance packages are an essential element of the daily food supply and humanitarian relief operations that are sent to the Gaza Strip, with an emphasis on the northern area. Speaking to the Emirates News…

Abu Dhabi: The public may now purchase tickets to see the Abu Dhabi World Championships Seniors 2024 Individuals and Mixed Teams, which will take place in the UAE Capital in the second part of May. For this massive athletic event, which will take place at the Mubadala Arena from May 19–24, the Supreme Organizing Committee of the Abu Dhabi World Championships Seniors 2024 Individuals and Mixed Teams has set its sights on spectators from all around the UAE and the region. The week-long competition, which is being organized by the International Judo Federation in close collaboration with the UAE Judo…

Dubai: The Burj Rashid exhibition, organized in association with the Dubai World Trade Center to commemorate the famous skyscraper that continues to stand as a testament to Dubai’s urban rebirth and continuous growth, has extended its application deadline. The extended deadline of April 30, 2024, gives Emirati and UAE-based artists, designers, and architects more time to submit their applications. These individuals were inspired by the tower, which is a testament to Dubai’s ability to adapt to modern changes and continues to symbolize the city’s urban renaissance and long history of developmental progress. Artists, designers, and architects, whether working alone or…

Sharjah: Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) unveiled its development plans to strengthen the emirate’s exhibition sector and boost Sharjah’s economy. The focus is on expanding operational capacity, increasing exhibition space, attracting international exhibitors, and launching new high-quality exhibitions, particularly in the automotive sector. These goals aim to provide businesses with a world-class platform to showcase their products. The ECS Board meeting, chaired by Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, reviewed the Centre’s strong performance in 2023, including a significant rise in visitors (over 2.5 million) and events (around 50 exhibitions) compared to 2022. The positive trend continued in the first quarter of 2024…