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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Registration and Licensing Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector, has announced the issuance of 5,930 new economic licences to Emirati women entrepreneurs in a year, reaching 21,115 licences by end of June 2025, showcasing the effectiveness of initiatives to ...

DUBAI/WAM 7X, the UAE’s leading trade, transport and logistics holding group and the official representative of the UAE in the Universal Postal Union (UPU), signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jordan Post to strengthen cooperation in postal services, bilateral agreements and digital transformation. The agreement was formalised after a high-level meeting between 7X’s delegation and the delegation of ...

DUBAI/WAM Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, affirmed that the Government of the United Arab Emirates has developed a model for global knowledge partnerships focused on talent development, capacity building, and enhancing the readiness of government cadres and community members for the future. He noted that the launch of the “10 Million Coders” initiative in the Republic of ...

KARABAKH/WAM ADQ, an active sovereign investor focused on critical infrastructure and global supply chains, and Azerbaijan Investment Holding (AIH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore avenues of collaboration aimed at advancing shared development objectives. As part of this agreement, the parties will examine prospects in the financial services sector, with particular emphasis on initiatives that deepen market connectivity ...

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has lit up several landmarks across the UAE in orange to mark World Patient Safety Day, observed annually on 17th September and celebrated this year under the theme “Patient safety from the start”. This year’s activities focus on ensuring safe care for every newborn and child, demonstrating the ministry’s commitment ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Embassy in Beijing continues to reinforce the country’s cultural identity and civilisational message in China through a range of distinguished initiatives that promote cultural exchange and strengthen bilateral ties, with the “Al Bait Al Emarati” cultural event standing out as the most notable. The embassy is preparing to organise “Al Bait Al Emarati” from ...

DUBAI / WAM Emirates announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art flight crew training centre, which aligns with the airline’s strategic growth. The facility will provide current and future pilots training on its fleet of Airbus A350s and its upcoming Boeing 777Xs. The purpose-built and high-tech facility, spanning 63,318 sq. ft., houses six full flight simulator bays. Strategically located near ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Sir Bob Dadae Governor-General of Papua New Guinea on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al ...

GULF TIME Hypercycle Global has announced the relocation of its headquarters from the United States to Abu Dhabi, cementing the UAE capital’s position as a major hub for global expansion and an important destination for innovation in the field of artificial intelligence. The announcement of the opening of the new headquarters in Abu Dhabi came during a ceremony organized by ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, affirmed that the tourism development witnessed by the emirate is the result of its ambitious vision to diversify its economy and strengthen its position as a global destination for tourism, living, working, and investment. H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr ...