Dubai: Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has announced that DEWA’s Green Hydrogen project has produced more than 100 tonnes of green hydrogen since its launch in May 2021. Most of this was used to produce over 1.15 gigawatt hours (GWh) of clean electricity via a hydrogen gas engine, helping to abate more than 515 tonnes of carbon dioxide. According to Emirates News Agency, over 11 tonnes were shipped to ENOC, which were used to fuel hydrogen vehicles at ENOC’s Service Station of the Future at Expo 2020 Dubai, and to power

Abu dhabi: Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, received Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Anti-Narcotics Authority, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in areas of mutual interest. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad was briefed on the Ministry of Justice’s key responsibilities and its efforts to combat drug-related crimes both nationally and internationally. The discussions also included an overview of existing national legislation on drug control, as well as statistics related to drug cases and adjudication rates. Further deliberations

Islamabad: Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, received Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to Pakistan, at the Presidential Palace on the occasion of the end of his tenure in Pakistan. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Zaabi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to President Zardari, and their wishes for further progress

Sharjah: The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) convened for its regular meeting, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council. The meeting, which took place at the Ruler’s Office, was also attended by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council. According to Emirates News Agency, the Council engaged in discussions on the regulation and oversight of government departments and agencies within the Emirate of Sharjah. They examined key development plans aimed at improving the

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has declared a public holiday on September 5 to commemorate the Prophet’s Birthday. Federal government entities will observe the holiday on this day. According to Emirates News Agency, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has distributed a circular to all ministries and federal entities regarding the observance of this holiday. FAHR extended its best wishes to the leadership, government, and people of the UAE, as well as to the Arab and Islamic nations. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has also announced that September 5 will be a paid public

Kuwait city: The price of Kuwaiti oil increased by nine cents on Monday, reaching US$71.33 per barrel (pb), compared to US$71.24 last Friday, as reported by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation on Tuesday. According to Emirates News Agency, the prices of Brent Crude and West Texas Intermediate in global markets also saw increases. Brent Crude rose by $1.07, settling at $68.80 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate increased by $1.14, reaching $64.80 pb.

Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, known as ‘The Mother of the Nation’, emphasized the crucial role Emirati women play in UAE society, describing them as the heartbeat and foundation of the nation’s unity and sustainable progress. As Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, Sheikha Fatima highlighted the significance of Emirati Women’s Day, celebrated under the theme ‘Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years’, as a tribute to the perseverance and determination of Emirati women in the nation’s development. According to Emirates

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree that formally approves the overall organisational structure of the Sharjah Museums Authority. According to Emirates News Agency, the Emiri Decree outlines the general organisational framework for the Sharjah Museums Authority. Following this directive, the Sharjah Executive Council is set to take significant steps. These include developing a detailed organisational structure for the Authority and making necessary decisions to execute the Decree, such as approving job descriptions that align with the responsibilities of the Authority’s organisational units. Additionally, the