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Abu Dhabi / WAM Dr. Simonetta Di Pippo, Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) has praised the progress made by the United Arab Emirates Space Agency since its inception. Dr. Di Pippo congratulated the UAE Space Agency on its affiliation to the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, referring to the prominent role to ...

Ajman / WAM The National Media Council (NMC) in Ajman marked International Day of Happiness, which falls on March 20 each year, and got endorsed by the United Nations to achieve happiness and welfare for all peoples worldwide. The NMC staff exchanged flowers among themselves and distributed some to clients and strategic partners. The step was aimed at making employees ...

Sharjah / Emirates Business Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre (JRCC) announced the signing of a long-term sponsorship agreement with Swiss Arabian Perfumes Group to collaborate and partner with JRCC on all events to be held in 2016. The signing ceremony took place at JRCC between Hanan Al Mahmoud, Director of JRCC, and Nader Ali, Executive Director of Swiss Arabian ...

I would also like to highlight the significant contributions of Ahmed Khalifa Al Suwaidi and Mohammed Habroush Al Suwaidi, former Vice Chairman and Managing Director respectively, as well as the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, former Managing Director, God rest his soul, who all worked tirelessly to build the foundations for the success ADIA enjoys today. In choosing ...

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 Monday received the visiting President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud, at Al Shati Palace. Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the Somali President and his accompanying delegation. The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and President Mohamoud discussed ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, and University of Dubai (UD), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly support innovation and entrepreneurship. A key element of the MoU is a joint programme called ‘Witness Innovation,’ sponsored by Citigroup ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a letter from the Amir of Kuwait His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, dealing with fraternal relations and issues of mutual interest. The letter was delivered to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and ...

DUBAI / WAM TECOM Group, Dubai’s leading business enabler and a member of Dubai Holding, on Monday announced the development of its industry management team, to ensure the company is able to continue championing industry growth, as well as focus on Dubai’s innovation-related initiatives and customer centricity. These changes reflect TECOM Group’s ongoing efforts towards providing an attractive and smart ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has organised the DEWA Robotics Competition Ceremony, to honour the winners and participants of the DEWA Robotics Competition, which was held during Innovation Week 2015, at the Future Dome in DEWA’s head office. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, was present along with Executive Vice Presidents and Vice ...

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment joins the global celebration of World Water Day, which is being held under the slogan, ‘Water and Jobs.’ This worldwide celebration aims to showcase the ability of the water sector to provide job opportunities, thereby helping out in the move to eradicate global poverty while also enhancing work environment conditions ...