The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) issued a circular, declaring that Sunday, 15th September, 2024, (12 Rabi Al-Awwal 1446), will be a holiday for all government bodies, departments, and institutions on Prophet Muhammad’s birthday.
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SpaceX set to launch billionaire’s private crew on breakthrough spacewalk mission
A crew of four private astronauts on Tuesday were in the final stages of preparation for a risky SpaceX mission to attempt the first-ever private spacewalk using the company's new spacesuits and a redesigned spacecraft, Reuters reported.
Seoul records season’s latest tropical night as heat wave continues into fall
Overnight temperatures in Seoul stayed above 25 C, marking the season's latest tropical night since meteorological observation began, Yonhap News Agency said Tuesday.
NCM warns of fog formation, poor visibility
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has urged motorists in the UAE to follow the traffic regulations regarding the chance of fog formation.
MoFA receives credentials copy from new Ambassador of Kenya
Saif Abdulla Alshamisi, Assistant Undersecretary for Protocol Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), received a copy of the credentials of Kenneth Milimo Nganga, Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to the UAE.
Future Investment Initiative conference to kick off in Riyadh on 29 October
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is organising the 8th edition of the FII conference from 29th to 31st October 2024 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
1 Billion Followers Summit opens submissions for its $1 Billion Pitches competition
The New Media Academy has announced the opening of submissions for the 1 Billion Pitches competition, a first-of-its-kind programme set to take centre stage at the highly anticipated third edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2024 in Dubai.
Dhahi Khalfan recognised as GCC Pioneer Social Work Personality for 2024
The Secretariat General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), honoured Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chief of Police and Public Security in Dubai, as the GCC Pioneer Social Work Personality for 2024, during an award ceremony held in Qatari capital Doha.
Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi: 43 years of driving Ajman’s renaissance, UAE’s development
The 6th September 2024 marks the 43rd anniversary of the assumption of power by H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, succeeding his late father, Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi.
Abdullah bin Zayed, Muhannad Hadi discuss humanitarian response in Gaza
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Muhannad Hadi, Deputy Special Coordinator and Resident Coordinator, Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO).









