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National Human Rights Institution Board of Trustees holds its 16th meeting

ABU DHABI, 24th April 2025 (WAM) — The Board of Trustees of the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) recently convened its 16th periodic meeting, chaired by Maqsoud Kruse, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, and attended by board members and representatives of government entities.The meeting reviewed updates on the implementation of the 2025 operational plan. […]

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National Human Rights Institution discusses AI ethics from human rights perspective

DUBAI, 22nd April, 2025 (WAM) — The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) participated in a high-level panel discussion as part of the AI Retreat held during Dubai AI Week, organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence and overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation. The session, titled “Human-Centered AI: Ethics, Innovation, and Responsibility,” featured Maqsoud […]

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FNC, Pakistan’s National Assembly emphasise importance of parliamentary diplomacy to serve national interests

ISTANBUL, 20th April, 2025 (WAM) – Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), and Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, discussed ways to enhance bilateral and parliamentary cooperation between the UAE and Pakistan across various fields. The talks, which took place on the sidelines of […]

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National Human Rights Institution receives high-level delegation from European Parliament

ABU DHABI, 19th April, 2025 (WAM) – The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) received a high-level delegation from the European Parliament at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi, where both parties explored opportunities for joint cooperation to adopt the highest standards in the field of human rights. The delegation was welcomed by Maqsoud Kruse, Chairperson of […]

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Saqr Ghobash, President of Grand National Assembly of Türkiye discuss enhancing parliamentary relations

ISTANBUL, 18th April 2025 (WAM) — Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), met with Numan Kurtulmuş, President of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, on the sidelines of the first Meeting of the Parliamentary Group in Solidarity with Palestine, hosted today in Istanbul and organised by the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye. […]

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Abdullah bin Zayed condemns plot targeting Jordan’s national security, commends vigilance of its security services

ABU DHABI, 15th April, 2025 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has strongly denounced and condemned a plot that threatened national security by inciting chaos and destruction within the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. In a statement, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed […]

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MoIAT updates 12 national conformity marks, efficiency labels

ABU DHABI, 9th April, 2025 (WAM) — The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has issued a resolution updating 12 national conformity marks and efficiency labels, aligned with the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology (Operation 300bn) and in support of the Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) initiative. The move aims to […]