Universities in the UAE will be allowed to set their own entry requirements for pupils studying at publicly run schools under changes announced by the Ministry of Education on Thursday. The Emirates Standardised Test, known as Emsat, will no longer be a mandatory requirement for admission to the country’s higher education institutions. The new rules will […]
Sheikh Mohamed says crucial work with continue at the COP28 event this year On the occasion of the 26th UAE National Environment Day today, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has affirmed the country’s commitment to sustainability by deploying innovative methods. On his Twitter account, Sheikh Mohamed said: “As the UAE marks […]
The Federal Authority for Identity, Nationality, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has launched a new service through its smart channels, allowing visitors to extend the validity of all types of visas issued to them for 60 days for one time only. 0 seconds of 0 secondsVolume 0% “They can do this only before entering the […]
ABU DHABI – H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has emphasized the UAE’s commitment to achieving sustainability, and protecting and preserving natural resources for future generations. In a statement marking the 26th UAE […]
LONDON: The UAE, France and India have established a tripartite cooperation initiative in several areas including energy and climate change, the Emirati state news agency WAM reported on Saturday. A joint statement, which came following a phone call between UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, his French counterpart Catherine […]
The UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed discussed bilateral ties with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko during his visit to Abu Dhabi. The meeting was held at Qasr al-Shati palace, the UAE’s Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported on Friday. The presidents reportedly discussed means to enhance ties “to serve the interests of the two countries and their peoples.” […]
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Saturday reported 89 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 97 recoveries and no deaths. Total active cases stand at 14,291. The new cases were detected through 21,301 additional tests. The total number of cases in UAE as on February 4 is 1,049,729 while total recoveries stand […]
Art Dubai announces details for its 16th edition Calling all art aficionados in the UAE. Art Dubai has just announced full program details for its 16th edition, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai from March 3 to 5, 2023. Art Dubai 2023’s gallery program will feature over 130 presentations from more than 40 countries and six continents, across […]
The airline says all 184 passengers are safe A flight to India returned to Abu Dhabi’s international airport shortly after take-off on Friday because of an engine fault. The incident happened on Air India Express flight IX 348, which was heading to Kozhikode in Kerala, the airline confirmed to The National. “It returned to Abu Dhabi airport following a technical […]
Exclusive: at least 12 officials at the body hosting Cop28 appear to have come straight from the fossil fuel industry At least a dozen employees from the United Arab Emirate’s state-owned oil company have apparently taken up roles with the office of the UAE’s climate change special envoy, who will host this year’s Cop28 UN climate summit. […]
