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Italian Minister of Agriculture hails Mansour bin Zayed’s support for Arabian horse racing development plans in Italy

SYRACUSE, Italy, 11th October, 2024 (WAM) — Francesco Lollobrigida. Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, has commended the pivotal role of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, in driving substantial progress in Arabian horse racing at Italy’s racetracks in recent years. […]

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China to boost financing support for data development, utilisation

BEIJING, 11th October, 2024 (WAM) — China will increase fiscal support for the data industry by tapping into the central government’s budget and ultra-long special treasury bonds to improve the management, development, utilisation and security of data resources, an official said on Thursday. Xinhua News Agency quoted Chen Ronghui, Deputy Head of the National Data […]

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Inaugural Regional Data & Community Development Forum announces 2nd edition in May 2026

SHARJAH, 10th October, 2024 (WAM) — The inaugural ‘Regional Data & Community Development Forum’ came to a close, drawing over 5,748 participants after two days of dynamic discussions and forward-thinking ideas and recommendations, drawing over 5,748 attendees, including entrepreneurs, academics, government officials, and experts from the public and private sectors. The region’s first event of […]

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China’s central bank launches swap facility to boost capital market development

BEIJING, 10th October, 2024 (WAM) — China’s central bank announced Thursday that it has decided to set up Securities, Funds and Insurance companies Swap Facility (SFISF), with the initial scale of 500 billion yuan (about US$71 billion) for “the healthy and stable development of the capital market.” The SFISF will allow eligible securities, funds and […]

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Regional Data & Community Development Forum highlights strategies for data provision in conflict zones

SHARJAH, 9th October, 2024 (WAM) — A panel discussion held on day one of the Regional Data and Community Development Forum in Sharjah, taking place on 9th-10th October at the Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, highlighted the importance of collecting and utilising statistical data for effective decision-making and emergency response. The Strategies for Data Provision […]

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National Academy for Childhood Development ink MoU with Family Care Authority

ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2024 (WAM) — The National Academy for Childhood Development (NACD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Family Care Authority (FCA) to establish a collaborative framework focused on attracting qualified graduates from the National Academy of Childhood Development. The memorandum was signed during a ceremony at the Social Care […]

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Maktoum bin Mohammed: 2025 Federal Budget demonstrates UAE’s keenness to harness all available resources to meet sustainable development goals

ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2024 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, stated: “The 2025 federal budget showcases the UAE’s continued commitment to progress driven by a wise and forward-thinking approach, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh […]

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Emirates Development Bank achieved impressive cumulative financing of AED12.9 bn by Q3

DUBAI,7th October, 2024 (WAM) — Emirates Development Bank (EDB) today hosted the fifth edition of its EDB Connect forum series at the iEtihad Museum in Dubai. This significant event, held in partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology’s (MoIAT) “Make it in the Emirates” initiative, convened key stakeholders from both government entities and […]

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Sharjah Award for Public Finance enhances Arab financial partnerships, sustainable development in Tunisia

TUNIS,7th October, 2024 (WAM) – The Sharjah Award for Public Finance (SAPF) organised today an introductory seminar and accompanying training workshops. Held under the patronage of Sihem Boughdiri Nemsia, Minister of Finance of Tunisia, and in cooperation with the Arab Administrative Development Organisation (ARADO), the event was attended by several key figures, including Dr. Nasser […]

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UNESCO-Hamdan Prize key driver for global educational development: UNESCO official

PARIS, 7th October, 2024 (WAM) — Stefania Giannini, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education, emphasised that the UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development is more than just an award for recognising outstanding educators; it serves as a key tool in UNESCO’s mission to advance education and promote its values globally. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) […]

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‘Teachers partners in inspiring youth, shaping their future potential’: Chairman of Emirati Human Resources Development Council

DUBAI, 5th October, 2024 (WAM) — Engineer Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai, has thanked teachers for their relentless dedication to nurturing future generations. In a statement marking the World Teacher’s Day, he stated: “On this Teacher’s Day, we honor the educators who form the bedrock […]