Abu dhabi: The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has announced that 6,310 insured Emirati employees have joined the ‘Wafra’ Proactive Financial Planning programme since its launch in late July 2024. According to Emirates News Agency, the ‘Wafra’ project is part of the federal government’s transformational initiatives for 2024-2025. The programme aims to foster … Read more
Doha: On the sidelines of the UAE’s participation in the Second World Summit for Social Development, the Zayed Authority for People of Determination (ZAPoD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Disability Alliance (IDA). The agreement aims to promote knowledge exchange, share expertise, and coordinate global initiatives to empower People of Determination, … Read more
Islamabad: Dr. Tariq Humaid Al Tayer, First Deputy Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), emphasized the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to political wisdom and balanced development under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This commitment was highlighted during his speech at the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC) hosted by … Read more
Abu dhabi: The initiative ‘Beneath the Blue – Underwater Cleanup’, supported by the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, the Government of Abu Dhabi’s official channel to receive social contributions, and implemented by Sustainable Future Initiative (SFI) has been recognised by Guinness World Records for the most divers in an underwater clean-up at multiple locations. … Read more
Dubai: A new feature film inspired by the UAE’s remarkable rise in space exploration is set to commence production. The Desert Beyond is a female-led drama centred on a fictional story of the Arab world’s first female astronaut, capturing the nation’s pioneering journey into space and its vision to empower women in science and innovation. … Read more
Geneva: Dr. Muna Tahlak, Chief Medical Officer at Dubai Health and Vice Provost for Clinical Affairs at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), has concluded her term as President of the International Hospital Federation (IHF). She made history by becoming the first Arab woman to assume this position since the Federation’s … Read more
Abu dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mubadala Investment Company, presided over the company’s Board Meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The meeting focused on assessing Mubadala’s performance and financial outcomes for … Read more
Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the second edition of the DRIFTx exhibition, organised by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) from 10-12 November at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Held as part of … Read more