ABU DHABI,29th October, 2024 (WAM) – Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week commenced today (29 October) in Abu Dhabi. The event […]
ABU DHABI, 25th October, 2024 (WAM) — Corporate signatories of the ‘Road2.0 powered by UACA’ initiative have published a declaration of their intent to adopt and promote zero emission vehicles (vehicles operating without producing tailpipe emissions), in a first-of-its-kind showcase of the robust corporate demand for EVs in the UAE. The declaration serves as a […]
DUBAI, 18th October, 2024 (WAM) — The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has announced significant growth in the drone ecosystem in Dubai during the 2023-2024 period, as part of its ongoing efforts to develop the aviation sector and promote technological innovation. The number of registered drone pilots increased by an exceptional 76 percent, while the […]
DUBAI, 29th August, 2024 (WAM) — Dubai AI Campus, the largest dedicated cluster of AI companies in the region at the DIFC Innovation Hub, and Google Cloud, today announced a collaboration agreement aimed at fostering the growth of the startup ecosystem within the Dubai AI Campus. The collaboration seeks to leverage Google Cloud’s expertise and […]
DUBAI, 16th July, 2024 (WAM) — Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO) and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, affirmed that the UAE’s wise leadership places great importance on media in all its forms, supporting its role as a key driver of the UAE’s development journey, and a […]
DUBAI, 16th July, 2024 (WAM) — Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) announced a strategic partnership in a significant move aimed at enhancing the housing landscape in Dubai. The collaboration formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to drive Dubai’s housing sector by fostering innovation and research while utilising […]
ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2024 (WAM) — Plastic waste is classified as one of the largest threats to the ecosystem in all its forms, due to its negative impact on soil and agricultural crops, as well as its role in the extinction of millions of terrestrial and marine species, thereby threatening global food security. A […]
DUBAI, 11th June, 2024 (WAM) – Polynome Group, a leading technology company based in the UAE, has announced a $100 million fund for AI startup companies starting from the first quarter of 2025. The aim is to invest in startups in the fields of technology, AI software applications, and robotics, in line with mutual goals […]
LONDON, 10th June, 2024 (WAM) — Sharjah’s status as an entrepreneurial haven has been reaffirmed after the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) revealed the emirate being 4th in the GCC, and 7th in the MENA region’s startup ecosystem rankings. The Startup Genome and Global Entrepreneurship Network standings, announced at London Tech Week, put Sharjah […]
ABU DHABI, 25th April, 2024 (WAM) — Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced it has signed a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Municipalities and Transport – Abu Dhabi (DMT), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Department of Culture […]
ABU DHABI, 25th March, 2024 (WAM) — Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), an Abu Dhabi sovereign investor, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire KELIX bio, a specialty pharmaceutical business focused on delivering complex generics across emerging markets, to further strengthen the development of the UAE’s life sciences ecosystem, position the UAE as a […]
SHARJAH, 19th March, 2024 (WAM) — The Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone) made a significant impact at the recently concluded London Book Fair 2024, unveiling its vision for a unified business ecosystem tailored to the creative sectors. It showcased world-class services and exclusive offerings for book industry professionals while highlighting investment opportunities. […]
