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ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), in cooperation with Lulu Retail, has launched a national initiative to promote locally manufactured products. Created to support the objectives of the “Make it in the Emirates” campaign, the initiative will see Lulu stores across the country promoting local products. The initiative will be rolled out in two phases. First, ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has launched an inclusive initiative offering students from Al Karamah Training Institute (AKTI) the opportunity to explore professional opportunities with leading industry partners in Abu Dhabi. The initiative aligns with ADEK’s Inclusion Strategy for Students of Determination and is a significant milestone in the wider Abu Dhabi Strategy ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has announced its transformative new strategy and announced the launch of MZN (Arabic word for rainy clouds) Hub, an innovative concept, which utilises AI-driven solutions, to ensure an integrated, cutting-edge ecosystem that provides entrepreneurs with bespoke resources and programmes and empower them to enhance their capabilities. The announcement came during the fund’s participation ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Mubadala Investment Company, the Abu Dhabi-based investment company, announced its agreement to purchase a minority stake in Zelis, a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions in the United States. Mubadala Investment Company is the lead investor, alongside a group of investors including Norwest and HarbourVest. Parthenon and Bain Capital remain the majority owners of Zelis. “We are delighted ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has organised the return of the much-anticipated second edition of the Arabian Days Festival, to take place from December 14 to 16 2024 at Manarat Al Saadiyat, in Abu Dhabi. Coinciding with UNESCO World Arabic Language Day on December 18 2024, the three-day event will celebrate the richness and vibrancy ...

ABU DHABI/WAM International officials from UN humanitarian organisations have praised the UAE’s generous and decisive support in alleviating the suffering and dire conditions faced by the people of Gaza since the outbreak of the war. Muhannad Hadi, UN Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Adnoc announced on Thursday it has signed a second Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the lower-carbon Ruwais liquified natural gas (LNG) project, with Malaysia’s PETRONAS. The 15-year SPA for supplying 1 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG converts a previous Heads of Agreement between Adnoc and PETRONAS into a definitive agreement. The LNG will primarily be ...

AJMAN / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday visited His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman. During the meeting, held at the Ruler’s Court in Ajman, Their Highnesses engaged in fraternal conversations and extended their wishes for one another’s continued health and happiness. ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday received His Excellency Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal, who is on a working visit to the United Arab Emirates. During the meeting, held at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, His Highness welcomed the Senegalese President, who extended his congratulations on the ...