H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, met with a delegation from the UAE Journalists Association. This delegation included prominent media leaders and journalists from the Gulf region, the Arab world, and other global communities. The meeting took place at his Palace in Saqr bin...
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid to Honor Winners of Great Arab Minds 2024 Initiative
On January 16, 2025, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, will honor six distinguished winners of the Great Arab Minds 2024 initiative at a ceremony held at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. This initiative is the largest of its kind in the Arab...
UAE Citizens Urged to Register Unlicensed Weapons by April 2025
Citizens in the UAE who possess unlicensed weapons have been instructed to register them within three months to avoid potential legal repercussions. The Weapons and Hazardous Materials Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, announced this initiative called ‘Registering Unlicensed Weapons for Citizens’ on January 13, 2025. The initiative will run until April 13,...
Ras Al Khaimah Introduces Smart Vehicle Impoundment System Starting January 20
Starting January 20, 2024, drivers in Ras Al Khaimah will have a new option for managing impounded vehicles. The emirate’s police announced the launch of the “Smart Home Vehicle Impoundment System,” which allows vehicle owners to request that their cars be impounded at a location of their choice instead of a traditional impound yard. This...
UAE Hosts First Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine Forum to Enhance Biosecurity Efforts
On January 13, 2025, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) in Dubai organized the inaugural Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine Forum. This event focused on reviewing scientific insights related to transboundary animal diseases and agricultural pests, as well as discussing strategies to prevent their entry into the UAE. The forum also aimed to promote...
UAE President Discusses Strengthening Ties with Kazakhstan During Visit
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with His Excellency Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who was on a working visit to the United Arab Emirates. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, where the two leaders discussed how to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation...
UAE and Finland Explore Enhanced Cooperation in Key Sectors
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, met with Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland, yesterday, on January 13, 2025. The meeting, held at the Za’abeel Palace in Dubai, focused on exploring new avenues for cooperation between the two nations to advance mutual development goals across...
Sharjah’s EPAA Plants 11,600 Mangrove Trees to Promote Environmental Sustainability
The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah has successfully completed a significant mangrove planting initiative in the AlQurm Protected Area, Khor Kalba. This project is part of the EPAA’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and combating climate change. In collaboration with Emirates Nature-WWF and the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, along...
Finland Embassy in UAE Celebrates 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations
The Finland Embassy in the UAE hosted a significant event on January 14, 2025, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Finland. The celebration took place at the Bab Al Qasr Hotel in Abu Dhabi, marking a milestone in the friendship between the two nations. During the event, Finnish Prime...
UAE Reaffirms Strong Partnership with Islamic Development Bank
The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group. Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, led the UAE delegation at the Board of Governors’ consultative meeting held in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The meeting focused on shaping a ten-year strategic framework for the...