SHARJAH, 21st April, 2025 (WAM) — The Sharjah Publishing Sustainability Fund (Onshur) has announced the participants for its 2025 “Scale” track. Thirteen publishing houses were selected from 62 applicants who met the programme’s rigorous criteria, including a proven track record in publishing diverse and culturally impactful works and a clear commitment to expanding their operations […]
ABU DHABI, 16th April 2025 (WAM) — The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Ministerial Decision No. (88) of 2025, adopting all guidance issued by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) Rules (Pillar Two). This decision follows the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (142) of […]
ABU DHABI, 14th April, 2025 (WAM) – The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the resumption of air flights between the United Arab Emirates and the Syrian Arab Republic. The GCAA said in a press release today that joint coordination is currently underway to complete the necessary procedures for restarting flights between the two countries, […]
DUBAI, 10th April, 2025 (WAM) — The World Governments Summit (WGS) Organisation has announced a strategic partnership with the World Laureates Association (WLA) aimed at fostering bilateral collaboration, enhancing WLA’s engagement in WGS events, and will facilitate the exchange of cutting-edge knowledge in practical innovations and basic sciences. The partnership further aims to advance knowledge […]
ABU DHABI, 4th April, 2025 (WAM) – The 17th edition of Abu Dhabi Art will take place from 19 to 23 November at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, (DCT Abu Dhabi) the fair will showcase Emirati artist Shaikha Al Mazrou as the Visual Campaign Artist for […]
ABU DHABI, 31st March, 2025 (WAM) — The UAE Fuel Price Committee approved the fuel prices for April 2025 as follows: – Diesel: AED2.63 per litre. – Super “98” : AED2.57 per litre. – Special “95” : AED2.46 per litre. – E-Plus “91” : AED2.38 per litre. This content was originally posted at Emirates News […]
DUBAI, 29th March, 2025 (WAM) — Dubai Police have designated seven sites across the emirate for the traditional Eid Al Fitr cannon firing, a cultural practice symbolising the celebration. Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Tarish Al Amimi, Commander of the Cannon Team, explained that the Eid cannon is a significant part of the UAE’s social heritage, deeply […]
DUBAI, 26th March, 2025 (WAM) — Parkin Company PJSC today announced an update in relation to the Variable Parking Tariff Policy. As previously announced by the Company, a Variable Parking Tariff Policy will become effective in Dubai from 4th April 2025. The new policy, introduced by the Roads and Transport Authority, applies peak and off-peak […]
DUBAI, 26th March, 2025 (WAM) — Emaar Properties today approved a 100 percent dividend payout, amounting to AED8.8 billion, during its Annual General Meeting (AGM). This follows the introduction of Emaar’s updated dividend policy in December 2024. The meeting also included the approval of the auditor’s report for 2024, along with the board’s report on […]
DUBAI, 25th March, 2025 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has launched DEWA’s strategic roadmap to become the world’s first AI-native utility, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) across all core operations Al Tayer made this announcement during GenAI Week, organised by DEWA to explore the future […]
DUBAI, 24th March, 2025 (WAM) — Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd announced that it had delivered from its orderbook the sixth and final Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft to Aeromexico under its current mandate. The mandate comprised of three 737-8 and three 737-9 aircraft. Aeromexico has been a customer of DAE for over a decade, […]
ABU DHABI, 20th March, 2025 (WAM) — Embracing the spiritual values of Ramadan and reinforcing social responsibility, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has introduced a range of services and facilities for visitors to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during the holy month. This initiative aims […]
