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DUBAI/WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched a new collaborative campaign between the Hayat Organ Donation Program and blood banks in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. Aimed at harmonising organ and blood donation efforts, the initiative was announced at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dubai and is in line with the UAE’s ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Khalifa University of Science and Technology announced that a team of scientists and marine researchers were on board the region’s most advanced marine research vessel Jaywun, leading the first comprehensive modern sediment survey off the coast of Abu Dhabi. The mission aims to explore the effects of climate ...

SHARJAH / WAM This year’s Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) will elevate enterprise and innovation with its Startup Town Zone, powered by du, the leading telecom and digital services provider. Featuring over 150 startup pods, the zone offers a vibrant and connected atmosphere for those looking to make an impact on the UAE’s startup ecosystem. A key feature is the Investors ...

RIYADH / WAM The UAE participated in the International Geological Survey Meeting held during the fourth International Mining Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The meeting aimed to strengthen international cooperation in the mining sector and develop geological capabilities to enhance the production of essential minerals that support energy transition and industrial development. The UAE delegation was led by Ali Qassim, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology on Monday announced that 24 members of the 2024 Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL) programme, the flagship outreach initiative, received their certificates of completion at a grand ceremony after having concluded their annual schedule of courses and projects. The YFEL programme offers members – students and young professionals – exceptional and unmatched ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) has announced the launch of “Dubai AI Seal” in a move to promote trust in reputable artificial intelligence (AI) companies and help establish the city as a global leader in AI. The initiative was launched under the directives of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), Aldar, and environmental charity Emirates Nature-WWF have partnered to support the implementation of marine habitat studies at Saadiyat Marine National Park aimed at preserving the region’s unique marine ecosystems. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation and was initiated when Aldar joined the Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on Tugay Tunçer, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the UAE, in recognition of his efforts during his tenure, which significantly strengthened strategic relations between the two countries across various sectors. HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al ...

AJMAN/WAM Ajman has recorded a significant boost in business activity during 2024, highlighted by a remarkable growth in the number of economic licences issued and a substantial rise in the Business Confidence Index (BCI). Statistics from the Department of Economic Development in Ajman (Ajman DED) revealed a surge in the BCI, which reached 135 points, reflecting strong optimism among companies ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) announced that a total of AED34 million in financial aid was provided in 2024 to insolvent individuals involved in civil, commercial, and rental cases, as well as financially distressed inmates in correctional and rehabilitation centres. The move, part of ADJD’s social responsibility initiatives, was implemented in collaboration with various contributors and supporting ...