Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), said the UAE is paying particular attention to the early childhood development sector in line with its well-established approach. On the Emirati Children’s Day, which falls on March 15 ...
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Qasr Al Watan marks 3rd anniversary since opening
ABU DHABI / WAM To mark its third anniversary since opening to the public, Qasr Al Watan hosted a series of activities to celebrate the occasion. As the unique cultural landmark that prides itself on inviting visitors into the UAE’s history, traditions and journey, visitors gathered at the Palace of the Nation and enjoyed a full day of performances ...
Read More »ADU partners with Drexel University in research field
ABU DHABI / WAM In a continuous bid to elevate the faculty and student experience, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) announced a new partnership with Drexel University, a world-class comprehensive R1-level research institution in the US. The partnership was reflected through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that was represented by Dr Sreethi Nair, Dean of College of ...
Read More »Investopia summit launches its website
DUBAI / WAM Investopia has launched the official website for the first edition of its summit that will be held on March 28 on the sidelines of Expo 2020 Dubai. The launch of the website comes as part of the summit’s endeavors to reach the largest segment of investors, government officials, startup and SME leaders and provide them with ...
Read More »Irthi raises sustainable profile of craft, fashion industries
Sharjah / WAM Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, an affiliate of the UAE-based Nama Women Advancement (Nama), explored the UAE’s intrinsic relationship with the date palm and promoting innovations in heritage crafts at the 15th edition of Art Dubai with a showcase of the findings of its advanced palm fibre research and a display of its palm textile prototype that ...
Read More »UAE leaders played key role in Albania’s modern history: PM
DUBAI / WAM The UAE leaders have played a key role in Albania’s modern history with their support at critical times, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). “His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces; and his father Sheikh Zayed bin ...
Read More »Scad-G42 deal to advance adoption of AI solutions
ABU DHABI / WAM The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (Scad) signed a partnership agreement with G42 Cloud, the leading Abu Dhabi-based AI and cloud computing company, to utilise its advanced digital and AI solutions for improving Scad’s statistical portfolio. The agreement was signed by Ahmed Mahmoud Fikri, Director-General of Scad, and Talal Al Kaissi, CEO of G42 Cloud. ...
Read More »Zimbabwe’s $1bn media sector eyes Abu Dhabi congress for opportunities
ABU DHABI / WAM Zimbabwe is planning to build a $1 billion media industry and looking forward to the Global Media Congress to be held in Abu Dhabi in November to find new ideas, partners and collaborators from across the globe, a senior official told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). “Zimbabwe’s ‘Vision 2030’ envisages uplifting the country’s 15 million ...
Read More »Valor signs deal with HFZA to boost regional expansion
Sharjah / WAM Valor International FZC, a Hamriyah Free Zone-based company specialising in trading and handling of downstream refined oil by-products, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) to expand its regional operations and increase its production capacity. Initially, Valor International FZC, invested more than AED100 million into the logistics and handling by ...
Read More »Real bet for UAE to build future is based on its sons, national cadres
DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, honoured 250 graduates of the UAE Government Leaders Programme at a special ceremony held on Sunday. The graduates included UAE citizens employed within more than 120 federal, local, and private sector institutions. “The real bet for ...
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