DUBAI / WAM The United Arab Emirates and Albania explored avenues for stronger collaboration in support of the Olympic movement during a meeting between officials from both nations. Fidel Ylli, President of the Albanian National Olympic Committee, met with UAE National Olympic Committee (UAE NOC) Board members, including Major General Dr. Mohammed Al Murr, Ahmed Abd El Malik, Qais Al-Dhalai, ...
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Under the patronage of Hamdan bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi Marine Festival Dhow Sailing Race 43ft to take place
ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi Marine Festival Dhow Sailing Race 43ft will take place on February 1. Organised by Abu Dhabi Sailing Club, as part of Abu Dhabi Marine Festival, the race will begin from the east of Al ...
Read More »Held under patronage of Sheikh Theyab, WED Innovation Lab concludes in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI/ GULF TIME Held Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Head of the Office of Development Affairs and Martyrs’ Families at the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), the WED Innovation Lab has wrapped up its five-day event held at Yas Acres Golf and Country ...
Read More »Sheikh Hamdan launches AED500m Dubai International Growth Initiative to accelerate global expansion of SMEs
DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, launched the ‘Dubai International Growth Initiative’, allocating AED500 million to accelerate the expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) established in Dubai into global markets. The initiative was launched by the Government of Dubai in partnership with ...
Read More »Mohamed bin Zayed University to organise conference on philosophy
ABU DHABI / WAM The Philosophical Studies Centre at the Mohamed bin Zayed University for the Humanities has announced its second international conference on philosophy. Titled “Philosophy and the Challenge of Theoretical and Social Progress,” the event will run from February 6-7, bringing together prominent thinkers and academics from around the world. Some 62 researchers, affiliated with 35 universities and ...
Read More »SCC approves draft response to Sultan Al Qasimi speech
SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) has approved a draft during its third meeting of the first regular session of the eleventh legislative chapter. This draft was submitted by a committee formed to respond to a speech made by HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, during the opening session ...
Read More »Sharjah Airport International Free Zone, Tokai Optical ink pact
SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) continues its remarkable growth trajectory, solidifying its reputation as one of the fastest-growing free zones in the Middle East with Tokai Optical Co, a prestigious Japanese company renowned for its expertise in prescription lens manufacturing, basing its operation in the free zone under a partnership agreement signed between both sides. ...
Read More »UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology visits pharma manufacturer Global Pharma
DUBAI/ WAM Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, visited Global Pharma, a pharmaceutical company wholly owned by Dubai Investments. The tour was part of a series of visits conducted by Dr. Al Jaber across the national industrial sector. The visit is in line with the ministry’s commitment to engage with partners in the sector ...
Read More »Arab Health 2024 spotlights UAE’s position at the helm of health innovation
DUBAI/ WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) in collaboration with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) are jointly showcasing a suite of innovative initiatives and digital health services at Arab Health 2024, taking place from 29th January to 1st February. Presented under a unified national platform dubbed “Emirates Health”, the ...
Read More »Official Poster revealed for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai
DUBAI/ WAM The striking Official Poster for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai has been revealed, building up excitement for an event that promises fun-filled days in the sun for fans of all ages. The vivid illustration captures the excitement, colour and speed at the heart of FIFA’s most goal-heavy competition, which will see 16 of the ...
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