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Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation to bolster industrial collaboration in hydrogen fuel technology. In line with their common objective to develop sustainable and reduced or emission-free energy sources, as well as achieve a carbon neutral ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Aviation Group, entered into a Proof-of-Concept agreement with Speedcargo, the leading-edge logistics technology solutions provider, to utilise the Singapore-based provider’s artificial intelligence (AI) products to boost cargo capacity on flights. The landmark agreement makes Etihad Cargo only the second aviation company worldwide to leverage ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The global maritime community convened at the Adipec 2021 Offshore and Marine Conference on Wednesday to explore the critical enablers of decarbonising the industry and ensuring it is on track with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) targets and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE will celebrate Oman’s 51st National Day on November 18, underscoring the close relations between the two countries, which have witnessed significant development under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, reaching the level of a strategic partnership in political, economic, social and cultural ...

Dubai / WAM The Cybertech Global Conference 2022, returns to Dubai for the second time in full scale on the June 13-14, 2022, gathering thousands of C level decision makers and brings new market opportunities for multinational corporations, startups, private and corporate investors, venture capital firms, government entities and academia. The conference aims to foster expert collaborations, create new business ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued the Federal Decree — Law No.33 of 2021 on the regulation of labour relations in the private sector that will take effect from February 2, 2022. The new decree-law seeks to enhance the elasticity, resilience and sustainability of the labour market nationwide, as well as ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has stated that the UAE, represented by its wise leadership and people, is keen to convey its message of peace and tolerance to the entire world. Sheikh Nahyan commended to the UAE’s successful experience, which extends for nearly 50 years. He noted that the homeland ...

DUBAI / WAM On the third day of the Dubai Airshow 2021, the Ministry of Defence announced the conclusion of 6 deals worth AED 4,257,401,000.00 with local and international companies. This brings the total deals concluded during the first three days to 16 deals, with a total value of AED 20, 781,446,000.00. The deals of the first day amounted to ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Tawazun Economic Council (Tawazun) and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (“Yahsat” and, together with its subsidiaries, “the Group”) the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider, on Tuesday announced the signing of an agreement for the incorporation of their proposed joint venture, Star Technologies, at Dubai Airshow. Star Technologies will develop best-in-class satcom capabilities, building upon the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE and Russian Federation have signed a ‘declaration of intent’ to form a joint task force that will work to promote cooperation between the two countries in the energy sectors specifically in clean energy. The announcement aims to achieve sustainable developments requirements, as well as, Paris Climate Change Agreement as the two countries are pioneers ...