The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) marked the International Day of Families, celebrated on 15th May of every year, with a series of diverse events aimed at strengthening family bonds and fostering community cohesion.
Month: May 2024
UAE dedicates resources to knowledge-based development: Fatima bint Mubarak
H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the “Mother of the Nation,” Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), has underscored the UAE's unwavering commitment to fostering a future founded on knowledge and human development, emphasising the nation's dedication to building a robust developmental framework rooted in education and innovation.
ADNOC sets new industry standard at Ras Al Sadr
ADNOC has returned to the Ras Al Sadr field to start gas production, 75 years after the first exploration well was drilled at the field. Back in the 1950s, as the Middle East’s oil industry was being established, Abu Dhabi’s first ever exploratory well was drilled in Ras Al Sadr.
Ahmed bin Saeed named ‘Person of the Year’ by Hamdan Bin Rashid Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences
The Board of Trustees of the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences announced that it has chosen H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, for the ‘Person of the Year 2024’ accolade in appreciation of his significant contributions to education and charity, particularly through his leadership of the Emirates Airline Foundation.
RAK Ruler receives Ambassador of Estonia
H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received today at his palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City, Jaan Reinhold, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the UAE.
PCFC issued over 800,000 security passes in Q1 2024
The Security Department at Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) issued 800,000 security passes during the first quarter of 2024 to facilitate the entry of individuals and companies into the ports and free zones overseen by the PCFC in Dubai.
Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council to support 25,000 women-owned SMEs
The Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council (ADBWC) and Etihad Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support 25,000 women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the capital.
UAE participates in committee meeting of Joint Arab Electricity Market in Saudi Arabia
The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), participated in the second committee meeting of the Joint Arab Electricity Market and the second phase of the Knowledge Sharing Programme.
Sun shoots out biggest solar flare in almost 2 decades
The sun produced its biggest flare in nearly two decades Tuesday, just days after severe solar storms pummeled Earth and created dazzling northern lights in unaccustomed places, Associated Press (AP) reported.
TAQA Group reports AED2.1 billion net income for Q1 2024
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) reported its earnings for the period ending 31st March 2024. TAQA delivered a robust financial performance, bolstered by the recognition of contributions from Sustainable Water Solutions Holding Company (SWS Holding).