UAE is working on evaluation to bring normalcy in view of the weather damage and to make ensure to minimize disruptions across the country due to heavy rainfall. Sharjah Ruler directs assessment of damage resulting from weather impacts The Ruler of Sharjah has instructed the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure to restore the valley streams […]
Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, recently celebrated the 11th Abu Dhabi Awards ceremony at Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi, honoring eight remarkable individuals for their outstanding contributions to communities across the UAE. The awards recognized individuals from diverse fields such as education, sustainability, […]
Choithrams boosted the proceeds from the sale of ready-to-eat meals by 50 times to provide hot meals, food baskets and emergency shelters for the people of Gaza. 10,000 meals were donated to UAE Food Bank as part of Choithrams’ “Double Blessings” initiative. Dubai: Choithrams, the popular community supermarket brand, has announced that its annual “Double […]
New York City: Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, the newly-appointed Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, succeeding Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh in this role. In their meeting following the credentials ceremony, Ambassador Abushahab and Secretary-General Guterres discussed common priorities and ways to enhance cooperation […]
Dubai: Emirates is extending the suspension of check-in for passengers departure from Dubai effective until 09:00 on 18th April, due to continued operational challenges caused by bad weather and road conditions, the Airline announced on its official X account. Emirates had previously announced that it is suspending check-in for passengers departing DXB from 08:00 on […]
Dubai: DP World affirmed that port operations are continuing normally at Jebel Ali despite the recent adverse weather conditions, and all terminals and gates remain open. In a statement today, DP World said that while some minor delays are possible due to road congestion, work is underway to minimise disruptions and a return to normal […]
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reaffirmed that the safety and security of citizens and residents is the top priority of the UAE government. His Highness also expressed his appreciation for the level of awareness and responsibility demonstrated by people during the adverse weather conditions witnessed recently across the […]
The Dubai Government announced that it has extended remote work for employees across all its entities on Thursday, 18 April 2024 and Friday, 19 April 2024. This applies to all government employees in Dubai, except for roles that need on-site presence at the workplace. The decision to extend the remote working period was made to […]
Avantika Vandanapu, Indian-American actor and ‘Mean Girls’ star, was honored as the South Asian Person of the Year by Harvard University. She dedicated her award to Gaza. In her acceptance speech, she expressed humility, acknowledging the significance of the award. She dedicated it to the people of color, particularly those fighting on the front lines […]
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced the expansion of its native tree-tagging programme to encompass all naturally occurring native trees in Abu Dhabi’s wild habitats and natural reserves. This initiative is a collaborative effort with the Agency’s strategic partners aimed at bolstering sustainability, safeguarding Abu Dhabi’s natural heritage, and reinforcing the emirate’s […]
Abu Dhabi: Al Ain Zoo has grown 211.2 tonnes of plant-based sustenance annually. In a dedicated nursery, the zoo cultivates a range of animal food plants, including local and non-local species such as Sidr, Ghaf, Hibiscus, and others. This sustainability initiative ensures a consistent food supply while reducing its ecological footprint, and highlights the zoo’s […]
