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Zayed Humanitarian Day embodies highest values of giving, tolerance, human fraternity: Muslim Council of Elders

ABU DHABI, 19th March, 2025 (WAM) – The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, affirmed that Zayed Humanitarian Day represents a celebration of the highest values of giving, tolerance, and human fraternity. It draws inspiration from the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed […]

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Saif Mohammed Al Midfa appointed to WTCA’s Conferences and Exhibitions Advisory Council

SHARJAH, 17th March, 2025 (WAM) — World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) has appointed Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, as a member of its Conferences and Exhibitions Advisory Council, in a significant achievement reaffirming Expo Sharjah’s global leadership in the exhibition industry. The prestigious council comprises leading executives and industry experts, selected […]

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UAE Cybersecurity Council detects 1,200 cases of internet begging in 2024

ABU DHABI, 17th March, 2025 (WAM) — The UAE Cybersecurity Council has identified more than 1,200 cases of internet begging in 2024, warning of fraudulent donation campaigns exploiting social media, particularly during Ramadan. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity of the UAE Government, highlighted the growing threat of digital begging, where fraudsters manipulate public […]

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Muslim Council of Elders’ envoys to U.S. participate in community Iftar at University of Kansas

KANSAS, 16th March, 2025 (WAM) — Envoys from the Muslim Council of Elders to the United States, tasked with reviving the spiritual atmosphere of Ramadan and promoting the values of enlightened Islamic moderation, took part in a communal iftar hosted by the University of Kansas in collaboration with the Islamic Center of Lawrence. The event […]

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Muslim Council of Elders calls for dialogue, coexistence, peace in response to rhetoric of bigotry, extremism, hatred, Islamophobia

ABU DHABI, 15th March, 2025 (WAM) – The Muslim Council of Elders, led by His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, emphasised the urgent need to promote dialogue, tolerance, coexistence, and peace in response to the growing rhetoric of hatred, extremism, discrimination, and Islamophobia. In a statement marking the International Day to […]

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Rashid bin Humaid Ramadan Council 2025 hosts panel discussion on media’s role in future-making

AJMAN, 14th March, 2025 (WAM) – The Rashid bin Humaid Ramadan Council 2025 hosted a panel discussion titled “Media and Future-Making: Between Influence and Responsibility.” The session was attended by Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future, and Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the […]

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Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, Publicis Groupe launch ‘Ra’idah’ to empower women entrepreneurs

ABU DHABI, 11th March, 2025 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council has signed a cooperation agreement with Publicis Groupe Middle East to launch a new initiative, “Ra’idah,” a new initiative aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Abu Dhabi. Ra’idah is a year-long programme specifically designed to accelerate the success of women entrepreneurs by equipping […]

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‘Global Council for Tolerance’ welcomes UN decision to establish International Day for Peaceful Coexistence

ABU DHABI, 10th March, 2025 (WAM) — Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Jarwan, President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace (GCTP), has praised the United Nations General Assembly for adopting a resolution designating 28th January as the International Day of Peaceful Coexistence. Al Jarwan emphasised that this resolution highlights the urgent need to strengthen […]

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OIC Foreign Ministers Council rejects plans to displace Palestinian people

JEDDAH, 8th March, 2025 (WAM) – The Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) rejected and unequivocally confronted the plans aimed at displacing the Palestinian people individually or collectively, inside or outside their land, or forced displacement, exile or deportation in any form, under any circumstance or […]

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Ministerial Development Council reviews key government policies, initiatives

ABU DHABI, 6th March, 2025 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, chaired the meeting of the Ministerial Development Council at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The Council reviewed progress on government programmes and projects, discussing several regulatory decisions submitted […]