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ABU DHABI / WAM e& on Monday announced the signing of a binding agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc (Uber) and its subsidiary Careem to acquire a majority stake in Careem’s Super App spinout. Careem’s ride hailing business will remain fully owned by Uber and continue to be available with all other Careem services on the existing app for customers. e& ...

ABU DHABI / WAM History knew the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan as a leader who prioritised charity and humanitarian work, leaving behind a timeless legacy of his giving in various stretches around the world. Sheikh Zayed’s charity work was unbiased and reached many people in various countries. Under his rule, the UAE’s humanitarian and development aid totalled ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received Ian Borg, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Malta. During the meeting, which was held at the Ministry’s HQ in Abu Dhabi, ways of expanding cooperation and partnership were discussed within the framework of the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM  HH Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, said that Zayed Humanitarian Work Day is an everlasting stop on a national march of generosity and kindness for all peoples on earth. In statements marking theZayed Humanitarian Work Day, Sheikh Tahnoun added: “Late Sheikh Zayed bin ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a written letter to Dr Rashad Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen, which discussed bilateral relations and also included an invitation to attend COP28, which will be held in the UAE this November. The letter was received by Al-Alimi from ...

ABU DHABI / WAM G42 and Microsoft announced their intention to collaborate on the development of the public sector and industry-focused solutions that leverage Microsoft’s partner ecosystem and cloud capabilities. These solutions will benefit UAE organisations to address citizen and customer needs. Formalised in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that was signed at G42’s premises, the agreement will allow both ...

DUBAI / WAM Al Jalila Foundation, a member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives dedicated to transforming lives through medical innovation, has recognised Marriott International, the world-renowned hospitality chain, as a long-standing partner and major supporter of their mission. Since the collaboration began in 2015, Marriott International has raised AED11 million making it the largest contribution by ...

DUBAI / WAM The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) announced that it has provided a long-term credit facility to CleanMax for refinancing its rooftop solar portfolio in the UAE. The facility will cover 48 different operational rooftop solar assets, located in industrial facilities, malls, schools, and universities. This new partnership between NBF and CleanMax therefore represents a significant step towards ...

DUBAI/ WAM CodersHQ, an initiative of the National Programme for Coders, organised an interactive workshop titled “Metaversing Your Education” that focussed on the application of metaverse technology in higher education and was aimed at students from universities across the UAE. The workshop witnessed participation from various speakers, including; Thaer Faraj CEO of Beyond Universe — a Microsoft partner in the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) has made major strides in developing the quality infrastructure of Abu Dhabi, enhancing the emirate’s regional and international competitiveness in various key sectors, according to its annual report for 2022. QCC reported that achievements last year spanned preparing and implementing conformity programmes, reviewing and approving technical documents for partners, ...