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ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group has climbed for the first time into the global top 20 ranks of world port operators in a new industry survey. The insertion of AD Ports Group at 19th place globally by Drewry, a UK firm that tracks the container ports sector, reflects the growing industry relevance of AD Ports Group’s ports business, which has ...

DUBAI/WAM The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) today reported exceptional achievements for the first half of 2024, highlighting continued growth in the number of authorised firms and its ongoing commitment to fostering a robust and resilient regulatory environment within the DIFC. In H1 2024, the DFSA authorised 61 new firms, marking a 22 percent increase compared to the same period ...

SHARJAH/WAM HH Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, recently launched advanced orthodontic clinics for master’s students at the College of Dentistry. He also inspected the Centre of Excellence for Dentistry at the University Dental Hospital. Sultan bin Ahmed conducted a tour of the clinic complex, familiarising himself ...

GAZA/WAM Operation “Chivalrous Knight 3” has commenced the restoration and operation of damaged and destroyed water networks in northern Gaza. This initiative follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Gaza Municipality, as part of the UAE’s efforts to provide urgent humanitarian solutions and funding to restore the functionality of water wells and reservoirs in the northern region. Through ...

SHARJAH/WAM  The 13th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024), organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), is set to take place on 4-5 September under the theme “Agile Governments… Innovative Communication.” The forum aims to redefine how governments and societies address the complexities of the 21st century. A distinguished lineup of national, regional, and international speakers, including ministers and ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) announced the successful conclusion of the third edition of its Summer Internship Programme. This year’s programme, conducted in collaboration with ADGM Academy (ADGMA), the knowledge arm of ADGM, and sponsored by ADNOC Global Trading, welcomed over 100 students. Building on the achievements of previous editions, the programme continues to be a valuable opportunity ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai AI Campus, the largest dedicated cluster of AI companies in the region at the DIFC Innovation Hub, and Google Cloud, today announced a collaboration agreement aimed at fostering the growth of the startup ecosystem within the Dubai AI Campus. The collaboration seeks to leverage Google Cloud’s expertise and resources to empower startups in the region and accelerate their ...

DUBAI/WAM The National Health and Nutrition Survey 2024-2025 campaign has received a positive response from the community and the targeted groups in particular. This shows how effective MoHAP’s awareness campaigns have been, in partnership with key stakeholders, in emphasising the importance of survey results for public health and quality of life in the country. By using accurate data and solid ...

DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, congratulated the first cohort of scholars selected for the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme in its inaugural year. H.H. emphasised that the programme embodies the vision of His ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) announced Experience Abu Dhabi, the destination brand of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), as the official destination sponsor for its 21st edition. This year’s event will take place from 31st August to 8th September 2024 at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. As ...