The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), in collaboration with the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), has launched a special edition of the Arab Region Sustainable Development Index and Dashboards. This initiative comes as part of its role as a knowledge partner of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024, which is being held in Dubai under the theme "Shaping Future Governments".
Month: February 2024
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Applications now open for ‘Visiting Undergraduate Research Programme’ at NYU Abu Dhabi
Applications are now open for New York University Abu Dhabi’s (NYUAD) Visiting Summer Undergraduate Research Programme, which provides an opportunity for undergraduate students at NYU New York, NYU Shanghai, and UAE-based universities to take part in research projects over the summer, supervised by NYUAD faculty.
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UAE participates in 14th Conference of the Parties Meeting in Uzbekistan
The UAE is taking part in the Fourteenth Conference of the Parties (COP14) Meeting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The country’s delegation is headed by Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary-General of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), with members including representatives from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) and members from key government entities.
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Rain in UAE: Hail in Abu Dhabi, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning in parts of Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah
Many Dubai residents woke up to loud thunderclaps and lightning, early on Monday morning, at around 3.45am, as moderate to heavy rainfall fell across the emirate. Meanwhile, heavy rain and hail was reported in various parts of Abu Dhabi.
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UAE President, Mohammed bin Rashid welcome UAE guests attending WGS 2024
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, welcomed guests who arrived in the UAE to attend the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024, which kicks off tomorrow under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’.
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SCC approves 2024 law overhaul for Police Sciences Academy
The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) has given its approval to a 2024 draft law that amends Law No. 5 of 2014, focusing on the restructuring of the Police Sciences Academy in Sharjah.
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Dubai Customs sets new record with 17.15mn international visitors in 2023
In 2023, Dubai Customs managed 46,870,957 bags from 206,396 flights, averaging 128,400 bags daily. The focus is on ensuring traveler satisfaction and enhancing their experience.
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Al Ain Oasis hosts Souq Al Wahat pop-up Market
The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has introduced Souq Al Wahat, a pop-market set to open later this month in Al Ain Oasis. The event presents visitors with an opportunity to explore and immerse themselves in Emirati and global cultures, featuring live entertainment, diverse shopping experiences and a range of family-friendly activities.
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Public expenditure of Arab countries hit $957.5 billion in 2022: AMF
The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) revealed that the total public expenditure of Arab countries combined jumped by 9.8% to $957.5 billion in 2022, compared to $878.9 billion in 2021.
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Emirates to Launch New Flights from Miami to Bogota
The Civil Aeronautics of Colombia recently disclosed that Emirates Airline (EK) has submitted a request for authorization to inaugurate a novel international route connecting Dubai (DXB) to Bogota (BOG), with a layover in Miami (MIA).