DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that more than 60,000 UAE citizens, including both job seekers and private-sector employees, along with over 3,000 private companies, have benefited from the services of the Ministry’s career counselling programme. The programme aims to enhance citizens’ chances of securing jobs in the private sector that align with their …

ABU DHABI / WAM The world is experiencing rapidly escalating challenges that are reshaping cross-border organised crime involved in the trafficking and distribution of drugs. Today, psychoactive substances are engineered in illicit labs using complex chemical formulas and synthetic compounds. The promotion of these substances across digital platforms has compounded the challenge of combating this threat. This is further exacerbated …

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the Supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has introduced the first dedicated licence plates for trial and commercial autonomous vehicles in Abu Dhabi. The initiative reflects the emirate’s commitment to accelerating the adoption of smart mobility technologies. …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, today announced financial close for the world’s first gigascale 24/7 renewable energy project, marking a defining milestone in the commercialisation of the next generation of clean energy infrastructure. Backed by a consortium of 13 leading international and local banks, the US$5.1 billion financing …

ROME / WAM TRENDS Training Institute, a subsidiary of TRENDS Group, and Italy’s AISES Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and strategic cooperation at Palazzo Giustiniani, the headquarters of the Italian Senate. The agreement builds on the international academic symposium on AI Governance hosted by the Italian Senate in Zuccari Hall, reaffirming both parties’ commitment to translating dialogue into …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Jakov Milatović of Montenegro on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, …

DUBAI / WAM In line with the directives of the wise leadership to accelerate the delivery of road infrastructure projects, expand road network capacity, enhance traffic flow across the Emirate of Dubai, support economic growth, and keep pace with the urban development and population growth witnessed by the emirate, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded the contract for …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for business and investment, supported by an advanced economic ecosystem and flexible regulatory policies that have reinforced investor confidence and fostered private sector growth. Indicators show that the momentum in business formation remains strong, reinforcing expectations of continued robust performance in the coming period within …

GULF TIME President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan shared a post on X, writing, “I extend my sincere condolences and sympathy to my brother Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his family on the passing of his father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al ⁠Thani. May God grant him mercy, rest his soul in eternal peace, and …

ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology and Wajeb Volunteering Association (WVA) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand student participation in volunteer work and community initiatives. The partnership is designed to embed a culture of giving and social responsibility among the next generation of UAE graduates, while supporting the country’s broader sustainable development …