Tag: Abu Dhabi
The Council of Muslim Elders condemns the burning of the Holy Koran by extremists in Sweden
ABU DHABI, 23rd January 2023 (WAM) — The Council of Muslim Elders, chaired by the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Dr Ahmed Al-Tayeb, has expressed its utmost condemnation of the burning of the Holy Quran by an extremist in Sweden. The Council strongly condemned such heinous acts that provoke and offend nearly two billion Muslims around […]
The Global Council for Tolerance and Peace condemns the burning of the Holy Koran by extremists in Sweden
ABU DHABI, 22nd January 2023 (WAM) – The Global Council for Tolerance and Peace has expressed its utmost condemnation of the burning of the Holy Quran by an extremist in Sweden. Ahmed bin Mohamed Al Jarwan, President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, underlined the Council’s condemnation of this criminal behavior, which is […]
The United Arab Emirates condemns the burning of a copy of the Holy Koran in Sweden
ABU DHABI, 21st January 2023 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran in front of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Sweden, by an extremist. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) reaffirmed the UAE’s rejection of […]
Basketball star Brittney Griner returns to the United States after a prisoner exchange with Russia
Washington [US]December 10 (ANI): American basketball player Brittney Griner reached her home country on Friday after being released from a Russian prison in exchange for an arms dealer. Speaking at a news briefing Friday, U.S. Chancellor’s Assistant Secretary Vedant Patel said Griner arrived at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and was taken to Brooke […]
Countries in the Middle East have the world’s most powerful passports
The United Arab Emirates has risen to the top of the rankings for unrestricted access to countries around the world UAE nationals now use the world’s most powerful passport and have easy visitor access to all but 9% of the world’s countries, according to the latest Passport Index rankings by Canadian financial advisory firm Arton […]
Abdullah bin Zayed congratulates the Swedish counterpart on assuming a new position
ABU DHABI, 11 November 2022 (WAM) — HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, congratulated Tobias Billstrm on taking up his new post as Sweden’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. During a telephone conversation, Sheikh Abdullah extended his best wishes to the new Swedish foreign minister and emphasized his […]
Frederik Vesti is in line to become Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton’s successor
Frederik Vesti has a solid career ahead of him. The 20-year-old Dane will drive British star Lewis Hamilton’s car two days after the season finale in Abu Dhabi, and who knows what the future holds for him. Mercedes trusts him as a very talented driver. On his trial run on 22 November, Vesti gets a […]
Makhachev answers the question of Chimaev joining the camp of Khabib
Peace talks held with Chechen fighter following his brawl with Abubakar Nurmagomedov on the sidelines of UFC 280 There are no plans for UFC fighter Khamzat Chimaev to train with the team led by Khabib Nurmagomedov despite the two camps healing a rift that was revealed in a cageside brawl in Abu Dhabi last week, […]
Chimaev clashes with Khabib’s cousin at UFC 280
The Chechen fighter and Abubakar Nurmagomedov had to part ways in Abu Dhabi Tempers flared on the sidelines of UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi when Chechen sensation Khamzat Chimaev sparred with fellow fighter Abubakar Nurmagomedov – who is the cousin of MMA icon Khabib. Chimaev and Abubakar Nurmagomedov were cageside at the Etihad Arena as […]
Vitality finishes Group A 5-0 in ESL Pro League Season 16
Team Vitality swept Team Spirit 2-0 on Sunday to complete a perfect 5-0 run through Group A at the ESL Pro League Season 16 in Malta. Fnatic beat Endpoint 2-0 to take second in the competitive group, and Ninjas in Pajamas held off Natus Vincere 2-1 to limit NaVi to third. The $835,000 Counter-Strike: Global […]
Copenhagen goes green faster than most
Cleaner air and more trees are neededCopenhagen scored 112 for its air quality level – only Stockholm and Abu Dhabi performed worse in the top 25. And only 15.70 percent of the city’s land is covered by forest, which only did better than Dublin (11.40 percent) and Amsterdam (11) in the top 15. The good […]
The leaders of the United Arab Emirates congratulate the King of Sweden on the national day
ABU DHABI, 5 June 2022 (WAM) – President Hans Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden on his country’s national day, which is celebrated on 6 June. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, also […]
Manchester City reveals the coveted superstar Haaland
The former Borussia Dortmund striker has joined the English club on a contract that runs until at least 2027 The reigning Premier League champions Manchester City have announced the signing of Norwegian striker Erling Haaland on a five-year contract. An agreement to acquire the 21-year-old from Borussia Dortmund was signed in May after City activated […]
The United Arab Emirates calls on Swedish ambassador to protest against burning of copies of the Holy Quran by extremists
ABU DHABI, 19 April 2022 (WAM) – Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister for International Cooperation, called Sweden’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Liselott Andersson, and informed her of the United Arab Emirates’ protest against the burning of copies of the Holy Quran by extremists in Sweden. Minister Al Hashemy reaffirmed the United Arab […]
The World Muslim Communities Council condemns the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran in Sweden
ABU DHABI, 19 April 2022 (WAM) – The World Muslim Communities Council has strongly condemned the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran in Sweden. In a statement on Monday, the Council stressed that the wave of hatred and intolerance that Sweden is witnessing against Islam and the Muslim community is completely unacceptable, and […]
The United Arab Emirates condemns the burning of copies of the Holy Qur’an by extremists in Sweden
ABU DHABI, April 18, 2022 (WAM) – The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the burning of copies of the Holy Quran by certain extremists in Sweden. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) reaffirmed the United Arab Emirates’ rejection of any practice aimed at destabilizing security and stability in […]
Sri Lanka closes embassies in Norway, Iraq, Consulate General in Australia from April 30 as economic crisis continues
Colombo [Sri Lanka]April 5 (ANI): In the midst of the ongoing economic crisis in the country, the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday decided to close its embassies in Norway and Iraq together with the Consulate General in Sydney, Australia with effect from April 30. “Following a recent decision by the Cabinet of […]
Gargash receives Swedish FM at Expo 2020 Dubai
ABU DHABI, March 29, 2022 (WAM) – Dr. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE’s president, received Ann Linde, Sweden’s Foreign Minister, at Expo 2020 Dubai. During the meeting, they exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments and issues of common interest, and reviewed the outstanding relations between the two friendly countries and […]
International Women’s Day celebrates the contribution of women and girls as influencers of climate solutions
During International Women’s Day, during a formal UN event, Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizes the important role of women and girls in combating climate change. “We need more female environment ministers, business leaders, and presidents and prime ministers. They can get countries to tackle the climate crisis, develop green jobs and build a fairer and more […]
