Category: UAE

Dina Ercilia Boluarte, President of the Republic of Peru, conferred the “Order of the Sun of Peru”, with the rank of "Grand Cross", on Mohammed Abdullah Al Shamsi, in appreciation of his efforts during his tenure as the UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Peru.

The Sharjah Islamic Affairs Department inaugurated Al Tarahum Mosque in Kashisha 2 area in Al Rahmaniyah suburb.
The mosque can accommodate 2,500 worshippers, men and women.

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), affirmed that the university’s prestigious position in the world and its successful journey in science and knowledge are thanks to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, founder of the university, who made the dream of the UOS an actual reality to be one of the leading higher education institutions locally, regionally and globally.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) has participated in the Food Innovation Hubs meeting, held as part of the World Economic Forum in Davos, in the presence of Saeed Al Eter, Assistant Secretary General of MBRGI.

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the city of Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia hosted the fifteenth edition of the Sharjah Cultural Awards Forum, honouring four Tunisian writers Dr. Al Manji Al Kaabi, Al Tahami Al Hani, Dr. Fawzia Al Zaouq and Salem Al Shaabani.

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended on Tuesday, the inauguration of the 7th International Arabic Language Conference (IALC) organized by the Arabic Language Educational Center for the Gulf States in Sharjah in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, which is being held over two days in the University City under the title “Teaching and Learning the Arabic Language, Looking Towards The Future: Requirements, Opportunities and Challenges and under the slogan “In Arabic We Create” .

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the UAE should be very proud of its role in achieving this truly historic outcome achieved at the 28th edition of the UN Climate Change Conference.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved a series of transformative projects for the year 2024 as part of the Dubai Social Agenda 33.

Launched recently by His Highness, the Dubai Social Agenda 33 is inspired by the overarching theme of ‘Family: The Foundation of Our Nation’.

The UAE announced its participation in the 54th edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024, which will be held in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland between 15th and 19th January.

This year’s participation of the UAE is characterised by the involvement of more than 100 personalities, including heads of national companies and corporate leaders, leading private sector firms, government officials, and senior business leaders, whereas 80 percent of the participation from the country is from major national companies and the private sector.

H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued two Emiri Decrees No. (15) of 2023 establishing the Ajman Centre for New Projects (Free Zone) and No. (1) of 2024 concerning the appointment of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Nuaimi as its Chairman.