Government | Wednesday 2 August, 2023 8:57 am

Dubai Maritime Authority acts to strengthen consumer protection

The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA) at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, the regulator of the shipping and maritime sector in Dubai, today announced the introduction of ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION NO. 2 OF 2023 ON THE TRANSPARENCY OF LOCAL SEA CONTAINER CHARGES IN DUBAI DIRECTIVE, which is...

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Government | Wednesday 2 August, 2023 12:25 am

UAE highlights inclusion of culture in climate action at G20 Culture Working Group meeting

The Ministry of Culture and Youth’s (MCY) delegation participated in the third G20 Culture Working Group’s (CWG) meeting held in Hampi, India to present the UAE’s viewpoint on the culture-related priorities set forth by the Indian presidency. G20 members, guest nations and...

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Government | Tuesday 1 August, 2023 12:48 pm

Minister of Energy and Infrastructure announces National Programme for Infrastructure Development

Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, announced the launch of the National Programme for Infrastructure Development (Salamah 365), a transformational project under the performance agreements signed by federal authorities in 2022 in the presence of His Highness...

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Government | Tuesday 1 August, 2023 9:52 am

HRH Crown Prince Approves Formation of Mahd Sports Academy’s Board of Directors

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has approved the appointment of the board of directors for Mahd Sports Academy for a duration of three years.As per the approval, the board of directors will consist of representatives from two...

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Government | Monday 31 July, 2023 1:22 pm

The Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs organises session on ‘Culture of Political Participation’ session in Sharjah

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote political awareness and develop a culture of political participation in the society, the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs (MFNCA) organised a session titled, ‘Culture of Political Participation,’ as part of the sixth edition of the ...

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Government | Monday 31 July, 2023 9:40 am

Saudi GDP grows 1.1% in Q2 2023

Saudi Arabia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) rose 1.1% year-on-year (YoY) in the second quarter of 2023, data issued by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) showed.     Accordingly, the real GDP maintained its growth for the ninth straight...

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Government | Monday 31 July, 2023 9:39 am

UAE to establish federal prosecution entities specialised in economic crimes, money laundering

The Federal Judicial Council, chaired by Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Council, has approved the UAE Attorney General's proposal to establish federal prosecution entities specialised in economic crimes and money laundering. The step aims to develop the UAE's judicial system to ...

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Government | Monday 31 July, 2023 9:36 am

GPSSA launches unified GCC campaign on insurance protection extension system

The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has launched a unified campaign in collaboration with pension and social security authorities across the GCC region. The primary objective of this campaign, as explained by Dr. Maysa Rashed Ghadeer, Government Communications Director at ...

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Government | Sunday 30 July, 2023 12:50 pm

Abu Dhabi Judicial Academy intensifies training against human trafficking crimes

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Academy has intensified its training activities to support efforts combating human trafficking crimes, as part of its multiple rehabilitation programmes. This programme is for judiciary members, Public Prosecution, government case advisors, representatives of legal...

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Government | Sunday 30 July, 2023 9:28 am

Saudi Arabia welcomes G20 achievements to find sustainable solutions to environmental challenges

The Kingdom expressed its appreciation for the accomplishments of the G20 in finding sustainable solutions to environmental challenges and strengthening efforts to tackle land degradation, a significant threat to biodiversity, food security, and climate change adaptation. This acknowledgment was...

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