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GCC municipalities can accelerate climate action through community-driven initiatives, says HE Mariam Almheiri

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GCC municipalities can accelerate climate action through community-driven initiatives, says HE Mariam Almheiri

  • UAE welcomes electronic version of the Gulf Building Code and adoption of GCC Joint Municipal Action
  • HE Almheiri invites Their Excellencies to attend the upcoming COP28 in the UAE in November.

Dubai, 14 September 2023: H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said the diverse initiatives of GCC municipalities can accelerate climate action by strengthening community engagement. She was addressing the 26th Meeting of the Committee of Ministers responsible of municipal affairs in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

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The AED 1 Bookish Carnival at a pre-loved bookstore in Dubai

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The AED 1 Bookish Carnival at a pre-loved bookstore in Dubai

Walk into the store, pay AED 1, and play two hours of non-stop bookish games at Bookends 

(And yes, families, friends, siblings, colleagues, and children all are welcome — do dress up carnival style!)

Got AED 1? Yes, only AED 1 is what you need to be part of the Bookish Carnival by Bookends, a Dubai-based bookstore for pre-loved books (second-hand books). Books deserve to be celebrated and how. The carnival, which will be held on Saturday, September 23, from 6 to 8 pm, at the Bookend’s store in Dubai Digital Park, DSO, Dubai, will bring together book lovers, game enthusiasts, and just about anyone who is keen to sharpen their fun, competitive winning edge on a weekend evening. 

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Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi honours 10th edition SGCA winners

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Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi honours 10th edition Sharjah Government Communication Award winners

Sharjah, September 14, 2023

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council (SMC) honoured the winners of the 10th Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA), organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB).

A special awarding ceremony was held on Thursday on the sidelines of the closing of the two-day International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), whose 12th iteration took place in Expo Centre Sharjah and carried the theme ‘Today’s Resources… Tomorrow’s Wealth’.

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“Game of Kings VII” Chess Tournament Blends Networking and Fintech

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“Game of Kings VII” Chess Tournament Blends Networking and Fintech

Dubai, September 14, 2023 – In a remarkable fusion of strategic excellence and financial ingenuity, Enlightened Minds Holding Group is excited to unveil the newest installment of the eagerly-awaited “Game of Kings” chess tournament. This extraordinary event is set to take place on September 22nd, 2023 at the prestigious Capital Club in DIFC, and the 7th edition is poised to shine a spotlight on the ever-evolving fintech frontier.

Renowned for attracting an elite assembly, guests and players include investors, entrepreneurs, business owners, top management executives, and burgeoning startups.

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FDF launches series of special events and programs at Jebel Hafeet Community Center

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FDF launches series of special events and programs at Jebel Hafeet Community Center

Abu Dhabi, September 13, 2023- The Family Development Foundation (FDF) launched a series of workshops, programs and educational training sessions and cultural events targeting children, youth, senior citizens and women at the Jebel Hafeet Community Center in Al Ain.

The workshops and programs comes in line with the strategy of FDF that aims to progress sustainable development, create a more affluent and stable society and contribute to reinforcing the capabilities of the members of a family from children and young people to parents and senior citizens, despite of their age, in order to guarantee a prosperous future for the different segments of society.

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