Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 873 prisoners serving terms in various prisons on the occasion of holy month of Ramadan. The President will also pay off the liabilities and debts of the released prisoners, against whom judgments have been issued in various financial cases. […]
Author: ANE
Implementation of the Green Strategy follow up Office established
Dubai: Dr. Rashid Ahmed bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water has issued a decision establishing the ”Implementation of the Green Strategy follow up Office”. The office affiliated administratively and technically with the Minister’s office and will coordinate at the federal and local level to identify the vision, mission and goals of the “UAE Strategy […]
SMD participates in Seminar for Arabian Studies
Sharjah: The Sharjah Museums Department (SMD) participated in the Seminar for Arabian Studies, which was organized to increase awareness of the museums sector in the GCC region. SMD’s participation formed part of the Department’s commitment to increase the exposure of its various museums and achievements in the area of museum education on regional and international […]
More than 15,000 people benefit from Pink Caravan’s free screenings and lectures
Sharjah: A total of 15, 173 people, both nationals and expatriates living in the UAE, have so far benefited from free early detection screenings and awareness lectures offered by the Pink Caravan as part of a nationwide cancer awareness campaign since it was launched in 2011. According to Pink Caravan’s Medical and Awareness Committee, Dubai […]
Ramadan Crescent Moon Sighting Committee set up
Abu Dhabi: A committee to sight the crescent moon that marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan in the UAE for the current Hijri year 1433 was set up on Monday through a ministerial decree by Justice Minister Dr Hadif Jua’an Al Dhaheri. Membership of the newly-set up moon-sighting committee which is chaired […]
Board of Trustees of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for World Peace holds meeting
Dubai: Dr Hamad bin Al Sheikh Ahmed Al Shaibani, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for World Peace, presided over the 20th session of the Board to discuss vital issues on the agenda including establishment of a structural strategy and general framework for the Award. The session was […]