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  Dubai / WAM Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Teleworking Applications, confirmed that the UAE government, led by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, will adopt modern technology and artificial intelligence solutions to enhance its future readiness. The opportunities and benefits made ...

  DUBAI / WAM The 10th edition of Gisec Global, kicked off at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) with industry leaders uniting to uncover the latest in global cybersecurity trends and discussing ever increasing digital challenges. Delivering the keynote speech on the first day of the three-day show, Mohammed Hamad Al-Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the Government of the ...

  DUBAI / WAM Expo 2020 Dubai visitors are saying #ThanksToExpo, with visit numbers soaring to 20,819,155, after crossing the 20-million threshold earlier this week. From Expo 2020 Dubai’s crown jewel, Al Wasl dome, to water feature Surreal, the stellar entertainment line-up and fascinating pavilions of the 192 participating countries, visitors have been moved by how the largest global gathering ...

  Dubai / Gulf Time flydubai announced on Tuesday that it will operate flights to select destinations from Dubai World Central (DWC) in order to provide more travel options to passengers during the northern runway refurbishment project announced by Dubai Airports. The rehabilitation project is scheduled to take place from May 9 to June 22. flydubai will operate flights to ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM Frederick Kempe, President and CEO of the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan organisation based in Washington, said the UAE has successfully attained a prominent stature in the global energy scene, due to its economic policy based on creating a balance between adopting environmental standards to address climate change and leveraging various energy sources. In his statement ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) participated in the inauguration of five colleges in Jordan, which were built with an ADFD funding of AED80.3 million. The initiative is part of the Jordanian Public Universities Development Programme that includes the implementation of 27 projects in the education sector at a total value of AED466 million to ...

  DUBAI / WAM Sudan celebrated its National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai through showcasing its rich culture, innovative solutions to global challenges and the opportunities presented to young people to build a promising future. Following the flag-raising ceremonies of both nations, Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth, welcomed Dr. Graham Abdelgadir, Sudan’s Minister of Culture ...

  Dubai / WAM It is not just superpowers but all countries in the world require a place in the global order; and countries such as Canada and the UAE have a key role in the global arena, the Head of State of Canada told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). “It’s very important to recognise that countries like Canada and ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) announced on Monday that it has signed new memorandum of understanding (MoU) and joint study agreements (JSA) with counterparts in Germany in order to accelerate and deepen collaboration in clean hydrogen. The agreements were announced during the visit of Dr Robert Habeck, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Water projects prominently figure in developmental initiatives of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD). Estimated at AED2 billion, these initiatives collectively benefited 18 countries while also powering other sectors such as agriculture, industry and energy. The emphasis on water reflects ADFD’s commitment to the world to support efforts to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, ...