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SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has signed on Monday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Startup Middle East to strengthen cross-border collaboration between the UAE and India’s startup ecosystems. This agreement falls within a broader effort to expand market access, connect entrepreneurs to global platforms, and foster collaborative innovation. The MoU was signed at Sheraa’s headquarters by ...

SHARJAH / WAM Deepening the UAE’s role in shaping regional and global investment trends, Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has announced that the upcoming 8th annual Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) will be held under the theme ‘Transforming Our World: Investing for a Resilient and Sustainable Future’, from October 22 to 23, at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Yamandú Orsi of Uruguay 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 Nahyan, Vice President, ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Al Masaood Automobiles, the authorised distributor for Nissan and INFINITI and Renault in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Al Dhafra Region, has launched its Back-to-School campaign, featuring a wide range of attractive offers across all three brands. Designed with families, students, and first-time drivers in mind, the offers combine affordability, safety, and value as ...

TOBA / INDONESIA/ WAM UAE boats delivered a remarkable performance in the sprint races of the opening round of the F1H2O World Championship, held on Lake Toba with the participation of 20 boats representing top international teams. Victory Team shone in Sprint Race 2, as Victory 4 led by Shaun Torrente claimed first place, followed by Victory 3 with Alex ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has continued to provide humanitarian support to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, completing today the 79th airdrop of relief supplies as part of the “Birds of Goodness” operation, conducted in cooperation with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and with the participation of Germany and Indonesia. The latest airdrop included quantities of essential ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The state visit of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the friendly Republic of Angola marks an important milestone in strengthening UAE–Angola relations across various vital fields, in a way that serves development priorities and brings prosperity and growth to both nations and their peoples. The bilateral relations between the two countries ...

LUANDA / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived on Sunday in the Republic of Angola on a state visit. His Highness the President is accompanied by a delegation that includes HH Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirate of Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its system of quality and regulatory oversight for products and services circulating in local markets, reinforcing its position as one of the leading destinations in ensuring consumer safety and protecting their rights. This is achieved by applying the highest technical standards and global best practices, and by adopting ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) has warned of the serious risks posed by using open and untrusted public Wi-Fi networks, revealing that more than 12,000 breaches have been recorded through such networks in the country since the beginning of this year. According to the Council, these incidents account for nearly 35 % of the total ...