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DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), launched the Digital Coach project for training public transport riders. The move is in line with the UAE Strategy for artificial intelligence (AI), and technology is first of its kind in training drivers worldwide. This robot is configured to train both novice and professional drivers in need of further exposure to ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, received a special reception — welcomed by a traditional water cannon salute — at Jeddah’s new Terminal 1. The inaugural flight was operated on Etihad’s Dreamliner with the distinctive Kingdom of Saudi Arabia livery. The reception was followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony and was attended by ...

Ajman / WAM The Ajman Department of Finance announced on Sunday that the digital wallet of Ajman Pay is the first to connect with the UAE Pass, the national digital identity and digital signature solution in the country. The UAE Pass enables users to identify themselves to government service providers in all emirates through a smartphone-based authentication with a high level ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Education Affairs Office at the Crown Prince Court in Abu Dhabi launched a training programme for teachers, to enhance educational performance across the UAE, in line with the objectives of the Moral Education Curriculum, which was launched in 2016, under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (Dafza), represented by Director General, Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni, and a number of officials welcomed a delegation from the Bank of China, led by Executive Director of the Board Lin Jingzhen and senior delegates. The meeting took place at Dafza Square Business Center to discuss future collaboration and business prospects. During the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received on Sunday the credentials of new ambassadors from brotherly and friendly countries to the UAE, at the Qasr Al Watan Palace. Also present were HH Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime ...

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 Sunday held an official meeting with Milo Dukanovic, President of Montenegro. The meeting dealt with overall bilateral relations between the UAE and Montenegro and the means of developing them, as well as the situation ...

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, and Milo Dukanovic, President of Montenegro, attended the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding, MoUs, on Sunday to expand cooperation between the two countries in areas of tourism and culture. The signed MoUs included: ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), announced the launch of global currency exchange and payments company WorldFirst in the Centre. UK headquartered WorldFirst was acquired by Ant Financial, the financial technology arm of Alibaba Group Holding Limited in February 2019. The expansion to Dubai with a representative office in the centre will enable WorldFirst to provide currency exchange ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), launched the Digital Coach project for training public transport riders. The move is in line with the UAE Strategy for artificial intelligence (AI), and technology is the first of its kind in training drivers worldwide. This robot is configured to train both novice and professional drivers in need of further exposure ...