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UAE grants $20m to Arab Gulf Programme for Development

Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for economic development aid, on Sunday signed an agreement detailing the UAE’s capital contribution of US$20 million (AED73 million) to the Arab Gulf Programme for Development, (AGFUND). As one of the founding countries of AGFUND, the UAE has supported the programme’s objectives, goals and activities since ...

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Dewa, PAS to launch first of its kind energy, utilities standard

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), in cooperation with the British Standards Institute (BSI), will soon launch the PAS 60518:2020 standard for risk management in the energy and utilities sector, a first of its kind in the world. Dewa approved the number 60518 for the new standard in reference to the birthdate – May, 6 1918 – ...

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Hope Probe to carry UAE Nation Brand to Red Planet

DUBAI / WAM The Hope Probe will carry with it the UAE Nation Brand’s logo and its accompanying slogan, ‘Make it Happen’, when the spacecraft built by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre takes off for Mars later this year. The brand’s placement on the probe, called ‘Al-Amal’ in Arabic, symbolises the future-forward aspirations that the new brand represents. Designed ...

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UAE amends law to boost family-owned businesses

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE cabinet approved a draft law amending provisions within the nation’s Federal Law No. 18 of 1981, otherwise known as the ‘Agency Law’ that regulates commercial agency and distribution agreements within the country. According to a statement released on Saturday by the UAE Cabinet General Secretariat, the amendments come within the framework to enhance the ...

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Adek awards AED40mn in ‘research’ funding for 2020

ABU DHABI / WAM In line with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek), mandate to foster and grow a world-class academic research ecosystem in Abu Dhabi, Adek has announced that it has awarded over AED40 million in competitive funding to 54 successful research and development proposals. The seven key sectors are Life Sciences (Health, Food and Agriculture), ...

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EPAA to open geological park in Sharjah tomorrow

SHARJAH / WAM The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA), announced that the Geological Park in Al Buhais on the plains of Al Madam area will open on January 20, to introduce visitors and residents to the geological importance of Jebel Buhais and the surrounding areas. The park provides visitors with the opportunity to view exhibits in the halls and ...

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ADMAF receives Unesco ‘official relations’ status

Abu Dhabi / WAM The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), granted the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF), ‘Official Relations’ status in recognition of the foundation’s pioneering role in enriching the cultural vision of the UAE. This new endeavour builds upon ADMAF’s longstanding relationship with Unesco and highlights both organisation’s alignment in safeguarding and nurturing global ...

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Security, stability of Mideast is in region, world’s interest

Berlin / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, held a meeting with the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, during which they discussed bilateral ties and ways of developing them at all levels. The leaders also spoke about the latest developments in the Gulf and ...

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IES 2020 to host biggest career guidance events in Sharjah

SHARJAH / WAM Students looking to pursue higher studies will converge on Sharjah as the region’s popular higher education fair is set to be held at Expo Centre Sharjah from 22nd to 24th January 2020. The 16th International Education Show 2020, IES 2020, will see higher participation rates of educational institutions, the launch of one of the biggest higher education ...

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ADEK awards over AED40 million for competitive research funding in 2020

ABU DHABI / WAM In line with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) mandate to foster and grow a world-class academic research ecosystem in Abu Dhabi, ADEK has announced that it has awarded over AED40 million in competitive funding to 54 successful research and development proposals. The seven key sectors are Life Sciences (Health, Food and Agriculture), ...

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