DUBAI, 11th January, 2025 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, attended part of the third edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest summit dedicated to the content creator economy. Organised by the UAE Government Media Office, the three-day summit is […]
ABU DHABI, 8th January, 2025 (WAM) — Erth Zayed Philanthropies has announced a transformative philanthropic commitment aimed at advancing environmental and sustainable development programmes in Brazil amounting to US$40 million, reinforcing its dedication to creating lasting, positive impact for communities around the world. The announcement was made following the official visit to Brazil by H.H. […]
ABU DHABI, 6th January, 2025 (WAM) – The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has launched Abu Dhabi Registration and Licensing Authority (ADRA) to further enhance and regulate the business sector across the emirate. The launch follows the Abu Dhabi Executive Council’s resolution to establish ADRA to oversee the registration of businesses in the […]
ABU DHABI, 6th January, 2025 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, presided over the meeting of the Ministerial Development Council held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The meeting reviewed several policies and updates on the implementation of national […]
DUBAI, 5th January, 2025 (WAM) — In alignment with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Municipality has awarded contracts for the second phase of Al Mamzar Beach Development Project. This phase focuses on developing the beachfront in […]
DUBAI, 2nd January, 2025 (WAM) — The Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on promoting sustainable, climate-resilient, inclusive, and green urban development in the UAE through a combination of support mechanisms, training, knowledge platforms, and knowledge-sharing events. Leveraging insights from […]
DUBAI, 30th December, 2024 (WAM) — The Research and Development (R&D) Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has developed a smart application to automate the selection and dispatch of field crews to perform effective alarm management and troubleshooting on-site. The digital solution is based on an Internet of Things (IoT) platform that enhances […]
DUBAI, 26th December, 2024 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said today that Dubai remains committed to continuously enhancing its services, facilities, and infrastructure to consolidate its position as one of the world’s best cities to live, work, and visit. Speaking during a […]
SHENZHEN, 26th December, 2024 (WAM) — A team of Chinese scientists, led by Professor Yang Qing from the Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen under the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, has made a groundbreaking discovery by identifying a key protein known as ABCH. This protein plays a critical role in lipid transport and pesticide detoxification […]
ABU DHABI, 26th December, 2024 (WAM) — The UAE has maintained its momentum in 2024, driving development and cultural progress through a series of visionary initiatives and strategic plans designed to strengthen its global standing, enhance its soft power, and solidify its leadership across all sectors. During this year, the UAE introduced forward-thinking programmes and […]
ABU DHABI, 25th December, 2024 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has announced an additional loan of AED 147 million (US$40 million) to support the completion of the Velana International Airport project in the Maldives. This follows an earlier loan of AED183.5 million (US$50 million) provided in 2017 for the project’s initial phases, […]
DUBAI, 25th December, 2024 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, emphasised the importance of bold and innovative approaches to reinforce the UAE’s leading global position in sustainable development. Speaking at a meeting with prominent leaders, dignitaries and senior officials at Za’abeel Palace, in […]
