The UAE will participate in the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2025, scheduled from April 21 to 26 in Washington, D.C. The delegation will be led by Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, the Minister of State for Financial Affairs, and will include representatives from the Ministry...
The UAE’s National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) hosted a high-level delegation from the European Parliament at its Abu Dhabi headquarters, focusing on advancing joint efforts in human rights. Maqsoud Kruse, Chairperson of the NHRI, and Dr. Saeed Al Ghfeli, its Secretary-General, welcomed the delegation. They shared updates on the institution’s progress and its plans to...
The United Arab Emirates has been elected to chair INTERPOL’s newly formed Committee on Governance. This significant achievement was secured by the Ministry of Interior during a voting session held at INTERPOL headquarters in Lyon, France. Lieutenant Colonel Dana Humaid Al Marzouqi, Director General of the International Affairs Office at the Ministry, won the position...
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced the launch of the ‘World Crisis and Emergency Management Summit’ 2025, which will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on April 8-9. This event is expected to feature the largest international participation in the summit’s history, reflecting a significant step...
The UAE has provided a substantial 90.5 billion dirhams in humanitarian aid to 117 countries during the leadership of Sheikh Zayed. This significant assistance underscores the UAE’s commitment to humanitarian efforts and international cooperation. The announcement was made by the UAE Human Rights Association, which emphasized that the country’s humanitarian activities are systematic, comprehensive, and...
Abdulla Ahmed Balalaa, the Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability of the UAE, recently concluded a two-day visit to Brussels from March 6 to 7, 2025. During his trip, he engaged with senior officials and stakeholders in the energy and water sectors to reinforce the UAE’s partnership with the European Union (EU)....
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has been chosen to host the 2026 Global Privacy Assembly (GPA). This significant event is expected to gather privacy authorities and experts from around the world to discuss and address pressing issues related to data protection and privacy rights. The announcement was made on February 24, 2025, and highlights...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to engage in high-level discussions with the European Union to support a global initiative aimed at addressing money laundering and other financial crimes. This meeting signifies the UAE’s commitment to enhancing international cooperation in combating financial offenses. Hamid Al Zaabi, the secretary general and vice chairman of the...
Mohamed Yousef AlSharhan, the Managing Director of the World Governments Summit Organisation (WGSO), stated that the World Government Summit 2025, themed “Shaping Future Governments,” seeks to deliver a message of hope globally. The summit is designed to facilitate the sharing of expertise and innovative solutions to tackle pressing global challenges. In an interview with the...
The United Arab Emirates recently successfully returned from its first joint expedition with the Bulgarian Antarctic Research Institute, marking a significant milestone in scientific exploration. This inaugural mission to Antarctica underscores the UAE’s commitment to advancing global scientific research and strengthening international partnerships in meteorology and climate science. The expedition aimed to address pressing climate...