The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) to allocate US$5 million to support the Sudan Humanitarian Fund (SHF).
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ADAFSA leverages innovative national talents to lead smart, sustainable projects
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) continues its efforts to achieve agricultural sustainability and enhance the agricultural sector through innovative programmes and projects.
Etihad Airways celebrates launch flights to eight more destinations this June
In a massive boost to its network schedule, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is celebrating the launch of flights to eight destinations this June, taking the total number of operating routes this summer to 76.
Al Hammadi: God expresses His pride of pilgrims on Day of Arafah
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al Hammadi, preacher in the office of the Islamic Affairs Department in the Central Region, stated that “Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah” are a time for obedience and drawing closer to God with good deeds, whereas the greatest day is the Day of Arafah, in which God expresses His pride of pilgrims to His Angels, and through which God sets free His servants from Hell.
SAASST, UOS host 2nd workshop on Binary and Multiple Stars
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) of the University of Sharjah (UOS), and the UOS’s College of Sciences, in cooperation with the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences (AUASS), hosted the 2nd workshop on Binary and Multiple Stars, with enthusiastic participation of more than 50 students from various local universities and schools both online and in person.
CBUAE’s gold reserves see 12.6% YoY growth by end of March 2024
The value of gold reserves of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) reached AED19.615 billion by the end of March 2024, marking a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 12.6 percent from AED17.41 billion in March 2023.
UNRWA rejects Israel’s Google ads campaign
The UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) has dismissed as "unrealistic" the claims made against it in Israeli advertisements appearing on Google.
DIFC CEO predicts major economic surge in 2024 with new government IPOs
Arif Amiri, the Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has anticipated a major economic boost in 2024, supported by several upcoming government Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) both in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Aggregate capital, reserves of UAE-based banks hit AED476.6 billion at end of March 2024
The aggregate capital and reserves of banks operating in the UAE reached AED476.6 billion at the end of March 2024, according to the latest statistics from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).
Emirates’ Rulers offer condolences to Emir of Kuwait over victims of Mangaf fire
The Rulers of the Emirates have sent messages of condolences to H.H. Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait, expressing their sincere condolences and sympathy over victims of the fire outbreak in the Mangaf area and wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.