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UAE welcomes Comprehensive Peace Plan for Sudan announced by US Senior Advisor Boulos

ABU DHABI, 8th February, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, has welcomed the Comprehensive Peace Plan for Sudan announced by US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos, which is built around five pillars: an immediate humanitarian truce, sustained humanitarian access and civilian protection, a permanent ceasefire, […]

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Dubai Customs discusses cooperation with senior Omani delegation

DUBAI, 5th February, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Customs welcomed a high-level delegation from the Sultanate of Oman on an official visit aimed at strengthening institutional relations and expanding areas of joint cooperation in customs, logistics, and technology. The visit comes in line with keeping pace with rapid developments in global trade and supply chains. The […]

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Sheikha Fatima reviews Family Development Foundation programmes for senior citizens

ABU DHABI, 29th January, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the “Mother of the Nation”, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood (SCMC), and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), has reviewed programmes and services provided by the FDF to support senior […]

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FTA launches Labaih Initiative, providing tailored access to its services, seamless facilitation, for senior citizens

ABU DHABI, 7th January, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched the Labaih Initiative, which is designed to provide tailored access to its services for senior citizens, enabling them to complete their tax related applications, requests and tax compliance obligations, as well as exercising their rights smoothly, efficiently, and accurately, with full […]

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Mohammed bin Rashid meets with business leaders, dignitaries, senior officials at Zabeel Palace

DUBAI, 3rd January, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met today at Zabeel Palace with a group of prominent individuals including business leaders, dignitaries, Sheikhs, members of the Federal National Council, traders, investors, ministers, and senior officials from government and semi-government entities. […]

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Barakatna Clinic opened to provide healthcare services for senior citizens

ABU DHABI, 12th December, 2025 (WAM) — Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a subsidiary of PureHealth, has announced the launch of Barakatna Clinic – a pioneering healthcare service designed specifically for patients aged over 65. The Barakatna initiative, overseen by the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi, and implemented in close collaboration with the […]

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UAE Pavilion welcomes senior officials on day one of Egypt Defence Expo 2025

CAIRO, 2nd December, 2025 (WAM) — President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, yesterday inaugurated the Egypt Defence Expo 2025 (EDEX 2025), which is considered one of the most important platforms specialising in defence and security industries in the region. The exhibition witnessed a significant presence from official and military […]

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Senior Chinese officials praise Arab vision for digital economy

BEIJING, 27th September, 2025 (WAM) — Senior Chinese officials have lauded the Arab vision for the digital economy and underlined the UAE’s role as a regional model in digital innovation and transformation. This came during a series of meetings held by a delegation from the Arab Federation for Digital Economy with senior officials from Chinese […]

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Family Development Foundation, PureHealth support Barakatna initiative through Obtain Temporary Alternative Care for Senior Citizens service

ABU DHABI, 19th August, 2025 (WAM) — In collaboration with the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD), the Family Development Foundation (FDF), and PureHealth, have provided the Obtain Temporary Alternative Care for Senior Citizens service as part of the Barakatna initiative, launched by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The […]