CGTN: New journey of the new era: China charts course for modernization

BEIJING, Dec. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — For more than a century, China has tirelessly pursued modernization — from “Revitalize China” to the “four modernizations” goal launched after the founding of… Read more

CGTN: Xi Jinping salutes ordinary people’s extraordinary efforts in New Year Address

BEIJING, Dec. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — From medical professionals to delivery men and women, from community workers to next-door neighbors, ordinary Chinese people are doing their best and lending a… Read more

CGTN: China will continue to contribute to global peace and development in connected world

BEIJING, Dec. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Noting China is a country closely linked with the world, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that he has not only hosted old and new… Read more

UAE welcomes 2023 in style

EMIRATES, The year 2023 is being warmly greeted in the UAE. The New Year's Eve celebrations tonight occasioned a magnificent affair throughout the Emirates, featuring several world record bids, fireworks… Read more

UAE leaders condole Pope Francis over death of Benedict XVI

ABU DHABI, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to His Holiness Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church, over the death… Read more

UAE leaders send New Year greetings to world leaders

ABU DHABI, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent cables of congratulations to Their Highnesses and Majesties, presidents, kings and princes of friendly countries around the… Read more

UAE leaders congratulate President of Cuba on National Day

ABU DHABI, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a congratulatory message to Miguel Diaz-Canel, President of Cuba, on the occasion of his country's National Day… Read more

2.1 million riders used public and shared transport means during New Year’s Eve

DUBAI, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirmed that 2,166,821 riders used its public transport, shared mobility means and taxis during the New Year’s Eve 2023.The figure reflects a 33… Read more

Dubai Ends Alcohol Sales Tax, Fee for Liquor Licenses

ROME — Dubai ended its 30% tax on alcohol sales in the sheikhdom Sunday and made its required liquor licenses free to obtain, ending a long-standing source of revenue for… Read more

Colorful fireworks illuminate Ajman’s night on New Year’s Eve

AJMAN, The sky of Ajman Corniche was lit up with a massive fireworks show arranged by the Ajman Department of Tourism Development, which coincides with the country’s celebrations of the… Read more

UAE leaders congratulate Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council on Independence Day

ABU DHABI, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a message of congratulations to Lt. General Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council… Read more