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How government can continue serving Abu Dhabi's growing, savvy population effectively
The National News
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Your smartphone knows when you’re running low on storage and offers help. Your car reminds you about scheduled maintenance. Your banking app notices unusual spending patterns and alerts you immediately. So why do governments still expect you to...
Seafarer Abandonment Crisis Worsens: Over 2,280 Mariners Stranded in 2025 as ITF Demands Action
gCaptain
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July 17, 2025
New figures released by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) reveal a disturbing 30% year-on-year surge in seafarer abandonment cases worldwide in 2025. At least 2,286 seafarers on 222 vessels have been left stranded so far this...
Abandonment cases up 30% already in 2025
Lloyd's List
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July 17, 2025
THE NUMBER of abandonment cases so far in 2025 has increased by 30% on last year’s figure at this point in the year, which turned out to be the worst on record for seafarer abandonment. New data from the International Transport Workers’ Federation...
Tanzania – Comoros ties enhance medical tourism
Daily News Tanzania
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July 12, 2025
DODOMA: TANZANIA’S drive to position itself as a regional hub for medical tourism is gaining traction, with over 470 patients from Comoros seeking specialised and super-specialised healthcare services in the country following a medical camp held...
President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid discuss UAE aspirations in Abu Dhabi
The National News
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President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday assessed the UAE's vision for the future during talks in Abu Dhabi with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. The two leaders reviewed a number of national issues during discussions held...
Comorian President Hails Ethiopia’s Pivotal Diplomatic Legacy, Progressive Dev’t Trajectory on Africa
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, June 8, 2025 (ENA)—President Azali Assoumani of Comoros has recognized Ethiopia’s pivotal diplomatic legacy on the African continent and commended its ongoing strides in inclusive and sector-wide development. Over the weekend,...
UAE Tour 2024: UAE Team Emirates embrace pressure of home race expectations
The National News
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UAE Team Emirates possess such strength in depth nowadays that even without Tadej Pogacar for this year's UAE Tour, the home team are regarded as runaway favourites for the general classification title. Pogacar, the world's best road cyclist and...
President Sheikh Mohamed meets Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara in Abu Dhabi
The National News
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed on Monday held talks with Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara in Abu Dhabi. Discussions during the meeting, which took place at Al Shati Palace, focused on the need for security and stability in the Middle East and ways...
Comoros marks 50 years of independence amid ongoing dispute ...
Modern Ghana
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The Comoros marks 50 years of independence from France on Sunday but an ongoing territorial dispute over the island of Mayotte – a former part of the Comorian archipelago which chose to remain part of France – hangs heavy over the celebrations....
Morocco ranks 2nd in Africa for political party activity, says African Exponent
Hespress
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July 10, 2025
A new ranking by The African Exponent, a platform specializing in economic analysis and rankings, placed Morocco second among the top 10 African countries with the most active political parties. Morocco scored 5.68 points, reflecting a dynamic...
WATCH LIVE: President Trump Hosts Multilateral Meeting with African Leaders and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu – 12 PM ET
The Gateway Pundit
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July 9, 2025
President Trump is scheduled to participate in a lunch with the leaders of five African nations and the Prime Minister of Israel this afternoon. The meeting with the Presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal will focus...
President Samia set for one-day visit to Comoros for independence celebrations
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan is scheduled to undertake a one-day working visit to the Union of the Comoros on Sunday, July 6, 2025, following an official invitation from Comorian President Azali Assoumani. A statement issued on...
President congratulates Comoros President
Yemen News Agency SABA
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July 5, 2025
[Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:13:04 +0300] Sana'a - Saba: President of the Supreme Political Council Mahdi al-Mashat on Saturday sent a congratulatory cable to President of the Federal Republic of the Comoros Ghazali Othman. In the cable, al-Mashat...
Reversing declining Emirati birth rate a major priority, says minister
The National News
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Proposals to introduce a fertility strategy for the nation are about improving the lives of young Emiratis, the UAE's Minister of Family has told The National. Plans for the strategy were discussed at last week's meeting of the Federal National...
President Sheikh Mohamed meets King Hamad of Bahrain in Abu Dhabi
The National News
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President Sheikh Mohamed and Bahrain's King Hamad on Thursday spoke of the "enduring co-operation" between their countries during discussions in Abu Dhabi. The meeting, held at the Bahraini monarch's residence in the UAE capital, focused on...
Superman is an immigrant: James Gunn's political stance sparks controversy
The National News
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Superman director James Gunn has stepped on a hot-button topic in the US after likening the superhero to an immigrant. “Superman is the story of America,” Gunn told The Times over the weekend. “An immigrant who came from another place and...
President Sheikh Mohamed welcomes delegation from UAE Pilgrims' Affairs Office
The National News
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President Sheikh Mohamed has received a delegation from the UAE Pilgrims’ Affairs Office and other committees responsible for supporting Emiratis who attended this year’s Hajj. Sheikh Mohamed praised the office’s work in providing support to UAE...
Shakhboot AlNahyan attends Comoros 50th independence anniversary
Sharjah24
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The visit came in response to a gracious invitation from Azali Assoumani, President of the Comoros. During the event, His Highness Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His...
Ethiopia Keen to Further Strengthen Its Long-standing, Multifaceted Ties with Comoros: President Taye Atske Selassie
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, July 6, 2025 (ENA) --- Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie underscored that efforts will be made to further strengthen the long-standing and multifaceted relations between Ethiopia and Comoros. Today, Comoros celebrated 50th...
FAR detachment takes part in Comoros' 50th independence day anniversary
Hespress
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July 6, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Hespress ENSunday 6 July 2025 - 22:07 Pursuant to High Instructions from His Majesty the King, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), a FAR detachment took part in the...