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AD Ports Group launches new Ro-Ro Shipping Service to improve commercial connectivity with Kuwait via Khalifa Port

2023 Mar 25 Sat, 12:27:00 pm

ABU DHABI, 25th March, 2023 (WAM) -- AD Ports Group today announced the launch of a new direct shipping service dedicated to Ro-Ro, between UAE’s Khalifa Port and Kuwait’s Shuwaikh Port. The new service aims to improve commercial connectivity and facilitates trade with Kuwait.Commenting on the launch of the new shipping service, Captain Ammar Mubarak Al Shaiba, Acting CEO of the Maritime Cluster and SAFEEN Group, AD Ports Group said: “As the region’s premier facilitator of logistics, industry, and trade, AD Ports Group is committed...

UAE leaders congratulate Greek President on Independence Day

2023 Mar 25 Sat, 12:15:00 pm

ABU DHABI, 25th March, 2023 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Katerina Sakellaropoulou of Greece, on the occasion of her country's Independence Day, which is observed on 25th March.His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, also sent two similar messages to President Sakellaropoulou and the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

7 dead in tornado that ripped through US South

2023 Mar 25 Sat, 11:46:00 am

WASHINGTON, 25th March, 2023 (WAM) -- A powerful tornado tore through rural Mississippi and Alabama on today, killing at least seven people, destroying buildings and knocking out power, AP reported.The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado caused damage about 60 miles (96 kilometres) northeast of Jackson, Mississippi. The rural towns of Silver City and Rolling Fork were reporting destruction as the tornado continued sweeping northeast at 70 mph (113 kph) without weakening, racing towards Alabama.

Lukaku hits hat-trick as Belgium sink Sweden, Mbappé double helps France ease past Netherlands i n Euro 2024

2023 Mar 25 Sat, 02:02:00 am

ABU DHABI, 24th March, 2023 (WAM) -- France and Czechia stormed out of the blocks while Romelu Lukaku ensured Belgium kicked off Euro 2024 qualifying with a win.France and Czechia produced early blitzes to set themselves up for comprehensive victories while Belgium had Romelu Lukaku to thank as they got the better of Sweden in their opening game.

Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah receives Ramadan well-wishers

2023 Mar 25 Sat, 01:52:00 am

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 24th March, 2023 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Friday received Ramadan well-wishers at Al Dhiyafa Majlis in Khozam area here.He received the greetings of Sheikhs, senior officials and heads of local government departments as well as dignitaries and Emiratis, who prayed to Allah Almighty to revisit the fasting month with more goodness, progress, security, safety and prosperity for the UAE and its people.The reception was attended by several top...

Fujairah Ruler receives Ramadan well-wishers

2023 Mar 25 Sat, 01:14:00 am

FUJAIRAH, 24th March, 2023 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, Friday received Ramadan well-wishers on the second day of the holy month, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah.Sheikh Hamad accepted the greetings of Sheikhs, senior officials and heads of local government departments, as well as dignitaries, Emiratis and members of the Arab and foreign communities in the UAE who prayed to Allah Almighty to...

Muslim Council of Elders announces opening of registrations for 2nd edition of Emerging Peacemakers Forum

2023 Mar 25 Sat, 12:24:00 am

ABU DHABI, 24th March, 2023 (WAM) – The Muslim Council of Elders has announced the opening of registrations for the second edition of the Emerging Peacemakers Forum which will be held in Geneva, Switzerland from the 6th until the 14th of July 2023 in partnership with the Rose Castle Foundation and the World Council of Churches.Commenting on the opening of registrations, the Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam said, “This initiatives intends to train future leaders in the fields of promoting...

Sharjah Police, Etisalat Services Holding coordinate on optimal investment in IT solutions

2023 Mar 25 Sat, 12:17:00 am

SHARJAH, 24th March, 2023 (WAM) -- Major General Saif Al-Zari Al Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, received a delegation from the Etisalat Services Holding (ESH) and its subsidiaries, headed by Muammar Al-Rukhimi, CEO of "Etisalat".The visit aims to acquaint Sharjah Police with the best practices and applications in the field of optimal investment in information and communication technology solutions and enablers and digital technologies, and to introduce the importance of the role of the communications and information technology industry, which enhances the readiness of security...

Sharjah Ruler receives Ramadan well-wishers

2023 Mar 25 Sat, 12:15:00 am

SHARJAH, 24th March, 2023 (WAM) -- H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Friday received Ramadan well-wishers. The reception at Al Badi' Al Amer Palace was attended by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan received Ramadan greetings...

Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, Dar AlBer Society to support 500 underprivileged families in Albania

2023 Mar 24 Fri, 11:56:00 pm

DUBAI, 24th March, 2023 (WAM) – UAE's Dar AlBer Society and the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) today announced a charity programme that will aid 500 underprivileged families in the Republic of Albania.The objective of the joint humanitarian effort, which falls within the blessed month of Ramadan, is to provide food baskets for 500 low-income families in the Republic of Albania, according to Shamsa Mohamed bin Nassif, Deputy Director of FAHR. She also noted that the initiative falls within the framework of the...

Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan meets President of Gambia

2023 Mar 24 Fri, 11:11:00 pm

BANJUL, Gambia, 24th March 2023 (WAM) -- Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, met with Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of Gambia. During the meeting, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to President Barrow, and their wishes for his country and people to achieve further progress and prosperity. The two sides also...

Amid recent slowdown in global trade, ‘green goods’ are the winning ticket: UNCTAD

2023 Mar 24 Fri, 10:58:00 pm

GENEVA, 24th March, 2023 (WAM) – Global trade slowed down in the second half of 2022, but demand for environmentally friendly goods stayed strong, the UN Conference on Trade and Development, UNCTAD, said. According to UNCTAD’s latest Global Trade Update, trade in “green goods”, which use fewer resources and pollute less, grew by four per cent in the second half of the year, reaching a record $1.9 trillion in 2022.“This is good news for the planet, as these goods are key to protecting the environment...

Umm AL Qaiwain Ruler receives Ramadan well-wishers

2023 Mar 24 Fri, 10:44:00 pm

UMM AL QAIWAIN, 24th March, 2023 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, Friday received Ramadan well-wishers at his palace in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain. Sheikh Saud received Ramadan greetings from Sheikhs, Chairmen and Heads of government departments in the country; dignitaries; and businesspersons, who congratulated him on the occasion of the Holy Month and wished him good health and further...

1st G20 Trade and Investment Working Group meeting to discuss acceleration of global trade and investments

2023 Mar 24 Fri, 10:23:00 pm

MUMBAI, 24th March, 2023 (WAM) – The first meeting of the Trade and Investment Working Group, under India’s G20 Presidency, will be held in Mumbai from Tuesday. Over 100 delegates from G20 member countries, invitee countries, regional groupings and international organisations will engage in three-day deliberations to accelerate global trade and investments.On the first day, a seminar on ‘Trade Finance’ will be held at the Ballroom, Taj Lands’ End, Mumbai. The role of banks, financial institutions, development finance institutions and export credit agencies in closing...

Ajman Ruler receives Ramadan well-wishers

2023 Mar 24 Fri, 10:18:00 pm

AJMAN, 24th March, 2023 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman today received more of Ramadan well-wishers at Al Zaher Palace, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman.Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, along with heads of local departments and top officials attended the reception.During the reception, the attendees prayed to Allah Almighty to revisit the fasting month with more goodness,...