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  The first totally electric heavy truck to be introduced in the Middle East was by Abu Dhabi rubbish Management (Tadweer), which also unveiled the first 100% electric rubbish truck in the UAE . Tadweer, the lone waste management steward for Abu Dhabi, will collect residential garbage in the emirate using the first Renault 100% electric vehicle. Following the signing of a contract between Tadweer and Al Masaood during the recent EcoWaste Exhibition and Conference, the vehicle was produced by Renault Trucks, under the dealership of Al Masaood. In addition to addressing logistical issues like the lack of charging stations along important routes, the Renault Trucks E-tech truck, the first heavy truck operating in the area, will run a pilot program to evaluate the vehicle's performance in the high temperatures of the capital's summer heat. The Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide P6x2 will be working in Abu Dhabi to collect domestic rubbish, nearly silently and with no tailpipe emissions t...

  Abu Dhabi' s Crown Prince, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has approved a housing support plan worth Dh2.7 billion to provide affordable housing options for citizens. The plan is aimed at increasing the standard of living for citizens and enhancing social stability in the emirate. The housing support plan will cover a range of initiatives including the construction of new housing units, renovations and maintenance of existing units, and support for citizens to purchase or build their own homes. The plan is expected to benefit thousands of citizens across the emirate, particularly those in low-income households. Speaking about the initiative, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said, "Providing our citizens with safe and affordable housing is a top priority for us. We want to ensure that all citizens have access to suitable living arrangements that meet their needs and contribute to their well-being. This housing support plan is just one example of our commitment to our ci...

  Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) is setting an impressive example for sustainable infrastructure with its Mirfa 2 Reverse Osmosis (M2 RO) Independent Water Project. In collaboration with TAQA and ENGIE, the project will desalinate seawater using low-carbon intensive RO technology to produce up to 120 million imperial gallons per day of potable water, reducing carbon emissions by over 85 percent compared to traditional thermal desalination plants.  EWEC's investment in RO projects will help the UAE meet its water security and carbon reduction goals, and their strategic initiative of decoupling water desalination operations from power generation is a key part of this. With over 90 percent of their water production expected to come from RO by 2030, EWEC is reinforcing its position as a leader in advancing sustainable, secure water and power supply in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE. TAQA and ENGIE's involvement in the project reinforces their commitment to environme...

  Last year, in Asia alone, Interpol operations resulted in more than 4,000 suspects arrested and more than $1 billion criminal assets intercepted," Al Raisi stated. He went on to emphasize that ransomware attacks and drug trafficking are among Asia's top crime threats, and that Interpol is determined to put an end to them. During the recent Interpol Asian Regional Conference in Abu Dhabi , Al Raisi spoke to more than 150 law enforcement officials from 42 countries about the pressing policing issues in the region. He emphasized the importance of cross-border collaboration, stating that Asia's diversity was one of the greatest strengths in the fight against crime. One example of a successful Interpol operation was Lionfish V, where over 1,300 arrests were made and 581kg of Captagon pills seized, with contributions from 22 countries including the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Iraq, and Jordan  One example of a successful Interpol operation was Lionfish V, where over 1,300 arre...

  I admire  the Spirit of Humanity in  UAE  Collection points in Dubai and Abu Dhabi were filling up on Wednesday with vital supplies such as food and warm clothes. Volunteers are working around the clock to pack the goods and prepare them for immediate shipment to Turkey. Two powerful earthquakes that hit the country were followed by dozens of aftershocks. At least 11,000 people died and the death toll is expected to rise further amid harsh winter conditions.  “There is strong solidarity in our community,” said Mr Kilic, who was overseeing the operation in Dubai. “People feel helpless as they are not able to help the efforts there so at least this is an outlet to express that emotion. It is very heartwarming.” It was a similar situation at the Turkish Embassy drop-off point in Abu Dhabi. And not just people from Turkey but Palestine, Germany and many others were determined to show their solidarity with those who need it the most. "After watching the scale of d...

  Beautiful images from   Koichi Wakata took the shot on Monday night from the   International Space Station , a science laboratory orbiting about 400km above Earth. The astronaut has been on the station since October 5 and will return to Earth in March. “Hello, Abu Dhabi! Nice view the city at night from the ISS!” he tweeted.  Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Ferrari World are among astronauts’ favourites while they are on the space station. The Palm Jumeirah is also one of the most photographed landmarks from space. Mr Wakata is a member of the Crew-5 mission by Nasa and SpaceX. He has been an astronaut with Japan ’s space agency Jaxa for more than 26 years and flew on his first mission in 1996 on a Space Shuttle.

  Mohammed Al Shorafa was made chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport. He was previously chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development. Mansour Al Mansouri will serve as chairman of the Department of Health in Abu Dhabi. He was director general of the National Media Council, among other roles. Ahmed Al Kuttab was made chairman of the Department of Government Support. He is a senior director at Adnoc, among other roles. 

  The 21st World Congress of the International Society on Toxinology (IST) started on Monday in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE (United Arab Emirates), under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court of the UAE. Amsaal, a company in the Middle East, has organised the Congress at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, which is scheduled from 16 to 21 October 2022. The event is set to attract around 120 specialists and more than 2,000 scientists, professionals, and experts in toxicology. The 2000 experts will participate remotely from 35 countries, including the US, European countries and the UAE. Around 120 specialists will attend the event in person. Reportedly, the delegates who will attend the event are interested in toxicology, the taxonomy and biology of toxin-producing organisms, biochemists and pharmacologists working with toxins, researchers using toxins as tools or to develop new therapies...

  Here me out as I share something interesting about Abu Dhabi Police have diminished crime percentages, diminishes street fatalities and works on individuals' government assistance through measures it takes.   Reduced crime, road deaths: Abu Dhabi Police to make city among the world's safest #AbuDhabi #Police https://t.co/EDQbzLX6gW — Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) June 10, 2022 It’s amusing how they have utilized coordinated savvy innovatio n in distinguishing and forestalling wrongdoings to get vital objectives achieved. Along with this, auto collisions fatalities for each 100.000 occupants have diminished by 4.44 percent, with an improvement of 31.92 percent accordingly times for crises and 29 percent improvement in the National Index."   For me, The Abu Dhabi Police have acquired an esteemed situation among the global police local area, because of their steadfast endeavors to protect security and dependability in the country.

  I want to share this new progress of law in UAE . It’s about the Abu Dhabi distributed a remarkable common marriage and separation regulation, which awards expats living in the emirate the opportunity to appreciate common family standards under mainstream lawful structure without precedent for the district rather than Shariah rules.   102 couples have tied the knot in the UAE Capital since the implementation of the new law in February #newabudhabilaw #newuaelaw #UAE #civilwedding #valentinesday https://t.co/O96pJYpgpi — Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) February 14, 2022 The best in class regulation presented moderate and liberal social equality without precedent for the district by embracing the accompanying common ideas. The new regulation likewise eliminated semantic obstructions in court suit by abrogating the weight of making an interpretation of English reports into Arabic. It likewise permitted the gatherings to continue with whole court procedures in ...

  I want to share something interesting about what I read today. It’s how the declaration by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company ( Adnoc ) to give work to the closest relative to the survivors of the Houthi assault on January 17 at a fuel stop in Mussafah and the affirmation to subsidize the schooling of their kids is a genuine illustration of how the UAE shows others how its done in philanthropic issues.   UAE's ADNOC announces 1st gas find in Abu Dhabi offshore blocks https://t.co/9yH1CoB0vt pic.twitter.com/BoJB3W3J6H — Reuters (@Reuters) February 3, 2022 For me, the nation mincing no words about how it expects to manage the assaults at an international level on the world stage and has effectively gotten going a decided game plan, it likewise doesn't disregard individual worries. On account of the two Indian drivers who were killed, both hailing from Punjab, Adnoc moved rapidly to guarantee that the sadness stricken families don't need to experience more h...

  I want to share something interesting about what I read today. It’s how Etisalat has been positioned as the world's most grounded telecom brand and the first in the Middle East and Africa area while Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (Adnoc) kept up with its situation as the UAE's most important brand for the fourth back to back year.   As indicated by brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance's most recent report delivered that Adnoc accomplished a 19 percent brand esteem development to $12.8 billion (Dh47 billion), the quickest among the main 10 oil and gas marks universally. It likewise clutches its situation as the second most significant brand in the locale after Saudi oil and gas goliath Aramco. Resilience and overseas presence makes DP World UAE's 'fastest growing' brand ADNOC and Etisalat top annual rankings from Brand Finance, but banks disappoint . @DPWorldUAE @AdnocGroup . @etisalat https://t.co/w0PLvcIX4c — Gulf News Business (@GulfNewsBiz) ...

  I want to share something interesting about what I read today. It’s how Humanitarian and Microsoft prime supporter Bill Gates said thanks to the job of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince in battling Neglected Tropical Diseases ( NTDs ) across the world. In starting the Reaching the Last Mile Fund ( RLMF ) carried new innovations and ways to deal with the NTD area which is really amusing.   At an event at Expo 2020, officials announce that Niger is poised to be the first country in Africa to eliminate river blindness https://t.co/9ZQnoDSBrB — Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) December 9, 2021 Looking at Niger's administration in the battle against an infection that once appeared to be difficult to overcome has been praiseworthy. I have profound appreciation to all who added to this accomplishment, including the Nigeriens whose endeavors made it an achievable dream.   Specifically, it was seen how he needed to express his gratitude toward His Highness for his visi...

  I want to share something interesting about what I read today. It’s how Abu Dhabi 's new innovation center point says it has seen a flood in interest from fire up firms in the United Arab Emirates and abroad notwithstanding the monetary effect of the Covid pandemic last year, in the midst of expanded good faith from the area which is something to be proud of as a nation. First #AbuDhabi Business Events Week to explore education, innovation and collaboration. #WamNews https://t.co/vhN6HLJMIN — WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) October 25, 2021   For me, the new businesses have become urged to base themselves in the UAE following a small bunch of accomplishments by neighborhood innovation organizations, and as financial backers look for potential tech unicorns - secretly held new companies with a valuation of more than $1 billion in the Middle East .

  No matter what happens, there will be a nation who is focused in keeping their vision to support other countries especially those who are in need. For this reason, there’s no doubt that UAE has been standing strong in the role of showing their humanitarian efforts.   The highlight of this is that, United Arab Emirates has cleared 28,000 individuals from Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover of Kabul. The UAE and Qatar have been instrumental organizing posts for departure trips for Western nations' residents just as Afghan translators, writers and others.   In view of this, The western nations including Britain, France and the US are scrambling to triumph ultimately the remainder of their residents and ensured Afghans out while Poland and the Netherlands are wrapping up their tasks. UAE helps 28,000 flee Afghanistan: official https://t.co/qvvG6VCKfx via @RFI_En — Mohamad Ali Harissi (@aleeharissi) August 26, 2021 What’s amusing is that the feature 28,00...

  I want to share something interesting about what I read today. It’s how t he worth of humanitarian, alleviation and advancement projects completed by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) in Afghanistan over the previous many years aggregates more than AED320 million, and has benefitted more than 8 million individuals.   The UAE 's administration has upheld advancement drives in Afghanistan noticing that the UAE has upheld the Afghan individuals over numerous many years even today as they handle the refugees. For me, UAE's fast reaction to the current circumstance in Afghanistan highlights its significant job in tending to crisis circumstances and occasions, both locally and universally. Today is #InternationalPeaceDay . The #UAE is committed to supporting partners with humanitarian and peace building efforts around the world. The #UAE has recently provided much needed support to allies carrying out evacuations from #Afghanistan . pic.twitter.com/YN9ofipp9L — UAE Embassy ...

  His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan  has issued federal law No. 12 of 2021 pertaining to the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) , an independent body , to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms. NHRI following the provisions of the UAE Constitution, laws and legislation in force in the UAE, as well as relevant international conventions shall be established and headquartered in Abu Dhabi . NHRI propose a mechanism for its implementation, to promote a culture of human rights and raise public awareness through seminars, conferences and panel discussions on human rights, and submit proposals, recommendations and advice to the relevant authorities on ways to promote, protect and pursue human rights. The establishment of this key mechanism stems from the UAE’s eagerness to develop its institutional structure of human rights in a way that will enhance the country’s position and highlight its role in advancing it.

  Here’s something I want to share today. It’s about how Emirates Global Aluminum is gauging a possible first sale of stock one year from now and this could be one of the greatest offer deals in the United Arab Emirates. Looking at it, this is one of the world's biggest aluminum makers, which is looking at recommendations from banks which pitched for warning jobs.   For me, UAE is seeing to help securities exchange postings this year as state substances hope to adapt resources. In fact, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co . is arranging an IPO of its boring business, and a buoyancy of Fertiglobe, a compost joint endeavor with Dutch-recorded synthetic maker OCI which is in the not so distant future.

  Here’s something good that I want to share today. It’s about how Abu Dhabi and Dubai are the most secure urban communities in the Middle East and Africa in 2021, as indicated by the Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) Safest Cities Index 2021 . It’s surprising yet amazing that t he UAE capital scored extremely high for wellbeing security and foundation security .   For me, s upporting its situation as a free from any danger spot to live, work and contribute, Abu Dhabi has topped the local positioning in every one of the four cycles of the Safe Cities Index since 2015. Looking back i n January, the UAE capital was positioned the world's most secure city for the fifth year straight, with Sharjah and Dubai among the main 10, in a study directed by information publicly supporting site Numbeo.

  Here’s something good that I want to share with what I read today. It’s about how Dubai-based computerized resource stage BitOasis saw exchange volumes surpassing $3 billion during the primary portion of 2021 which is a positive sign for the locale's crypto market.   Looking back   in 2015, the stage likewise recorded a multiplying of its client base over the most recent a half year contrasted with a similar period last year . The in stitutional and family financial backers in the area are communicating interest in crypto resources, as per the organization. In fact, The figures send a solid message of trust in the area's crypto market as long as possible   Looking at it, The organization claims it was the main approved stage to work a managed Multilateral Trading Facility and authority stage for advanced resources in the Abu Dhabi Global Market and the UAE. It’s good how the stage permits purchasing and selling of computerized resources with neighborhood...