SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), has chaired the council’s meeting, which took place on Tuesday at the Ruler’s Office, in the presence of HH Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. ...
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UAE’s ‘Coders HQ’ to empower local, global coding communities
Dubai / WAM Embodying the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE government launched the Coders HQ, a new transformational project that re-defines local coding communities, in partnership with more than 40 companies in the UAE and worldwide. The project, established in ...
Read More »UAE’s ‘Coders HQ’ to empower local, global coding communities
DUBAI / WAM Embodying the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE government launched the Coders HQ, a new transformational project that re-defines local coding communities, in partnership with more than 40 companies in the UAE and worldwide. The project, established in ...
Read More »Tadweer to host EcoWASTE 2022 Exhibition and Forum
ABU DHABI / WAM EcoWASTE 2022 Exhibition and Forum, organised by Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre (Tadweer) will open under the slogan “Exploring Future Opportunities for Waste Management to Achieve a Circular Economy” on January 17. The exhibition was announced during a media event, organised by Tadweer. EcoWASTE 2022 will be held in Abu Dhabi from January 17-19 at ...
Read More »Air Arabia named ‘most punctual airline in 2021’
SHARJAH / WAM Air Arabia has been named the most punctual airline in 2021 at Moscow Domodedovo Airport in the category of ‘Foreign Airlines with more than seven flights per week.’ Moscow Domodedovo Airport, the largest in Russia, announced the winners of the most punctual airline, with the goal of further enhancing the quality of passenger service. The airport ...
Read More »Sheikh Mohamed makes phone call to Kazakhstan president
ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Monday made a telephone call to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan. During the conversation, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed emphasised the UAE’s support for everything that could ensure the stability of ...
Read More »UAE leaders condole Israeli president on his mother’s death
ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Isaac Herzog, President of Israel, on the death of his mother. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ...
Read More »ADX partners with FTSE Russell to create new benchmark indices
Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and FTSE Russell have partnered to develop co-branded indices, supporting the exchange’s recently launched derivatives market and bringing the exchange’s stock performance measures into line with global standards. The FTSE ADX General Index is replacing the ADX General Index, and FTSE ADX sector indices will take the place of ...
Read More »Dewa opens 1,310 11kV distribution stations in ’21
Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) commissioned 1,310 new 11 kV power distribution stations across Dubai from January 1 until December 31, 2021. This is part of its efforts to provide a state-of-the-art infrastructure that keeps pace with growing demand and meets customer needs. These stations are mainly at Mohammed bin Rashid Gardens, Airport City, Wadi ...
Read More »Silal appoints its new CEO
ABU DHABI / WAM Silal, Abu Dhabi’s leading fresh produce and agritech company, has appointed Salmeen Obaid Alameri as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In his new role, Alameri will be tasked to drive the company’s strategic growth. Alameri will work to harness leading capabilities and deploy advanced technology to help secure strategic food reserves, ensuring access to safe, ...
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