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SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation (SRTI) Park discussed, with a Chinese delegation, the launch of strategic partnerships that aim to promote technology transfer between the park and Chinese research and development organisations. The delegation’s visit aims to explore available investment opportunities for Chinese investors operating in innovative technological sectors and research and development, as well as ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Upon the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has ordered to disburse the second instalment of housing loans to Emirati citizens ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Airports has assigned additional staff across Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to ensure pilgrims enjoy a seamless and comfortable travel experience. This will ensure the smooth and safe departure and return of pilgrims from Makkah and Madina during the Hajj season, the company said, adding that sufficient preparations are in place in collaboration with ...

ABU DHABI / WAM To boost Abu Dhabi’s cyber security capabilities, Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA) held the Cyber Defence Challenge in partnership with cybersecurity solutions firm Trend Micro. The challenge aims to strengthen the protection of servers and hybrid cloud data centres of Abu Dhabi’s organisations. The initiative comes in line with the ADDA’s key strategy to collaborate with ...

Dubai / Emirates Business The value of apparel sales in the UAE amounted to $12.3 billion in 2018, registering an annual growth rate of about 4.8 percent, while the sector is expected to see stronger performance over the 2019-2023 period, new analysis released by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed. The analysis, based on recent data from Euromonitor ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Global trade enabler DP World has announced its renewed partnership with the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF), as it continues to support the growth of golf by investing in grassroots talent development as well as the elite game, paving the way for aspiring youngsters to become future international stars. The announcement signals the fourth year that funding ...

Dubai / WAM Low-income patients unable to afford treatment for bladder and lung cancer will receive medication supplied by AstraZeneca, following the signing of a new agreement between the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) and the pharmaceutical company. This Ministry of Health recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the multinational biopharmaceutical company, which will also benefit patients with ...

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Community Development (MOCD) has organised a sign language basic course for children between 4-12 years old, in which more than 60 boys and girls from all over the emirates participated. Held at the ministry’s premises in Dubai, the gesture aimed at teaching children the basics of sign language and communication techniques with the hearing ...

DUBAI / WAM The National Elections Committee (NEC) overseeing the fourth cycle of the Federal National Council (FNC) elections, organised a training workshop for the members and coordinators of the Emirates Committees as well as the executive staff working in the candidate registration centres. The training session covered different aspects of the candidate registration system and the financial collection system ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Enoc Group announced the launch of NEXT, an accelerator programme, designed to unlock growth opportunities and tackle challenges in the energy sector through building new digital ventures for business-to-business and consumer categories. NEXT underpins the group’s commitment to contributing to the UAE’s future agenda and Dubai’s vision to be a global platform for knowledge-based, sustainable and ...