DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa)’s Research and Development Centre (R&D) has filed a new patent on an innovative device that enhances the process of melting and extruding raw metal materials to the construction platform. The device also maintains the optimum temperature required to handle raw metal materials in 3D printing. It also improves the performance of ...
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UAE leaders congratulate President of Ukraine on Independence Day
ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al ...
Read More »Under patronage of Sheikh Khaled, 15th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship to begin from Nov 1-11
ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the 15th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship will take place at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City from November 1-11. The competition is being organised by the ...
Read More »FAB, Magnati collaborate with Geidea to accelerate digital payments in Saudi
ABU DHABI / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Magnati have joined forces in a strategic alliance with Geidea, Saudi Arabia’s largest fintech company, to provide digital payment acceptance services for businesses in the Kingdom. The collaboration has the potential to be transformative in the Saudi payments space and is set to create exceptional value for clients, bridging the ...
Read More »Al Asoomi: UAE’s COP28 hosting testament to world’s recognition of its role in climate action
CAIRO / WAM Adel bin Abdul Rahman Al Asoomi, President of the Arab Parliament, said the hosting of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is a testament to the world’s recognition of its role, global leadership and relentless efforts to preserve a safe and sound international environment and work ...
Read More »ERC, DIB to provide homes to flood victims in Pakistan
ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) and the Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) have signed a collaborative agreement to construct homes for those affected by the floods that hit Sindh Province in Pakistan. As per the agreement, the bank will allocate AED5 million to fund the construction of homes, while the ERC will oversee the project. The agreement ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi Maritime launches Marina Awards
ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, in collaboration with the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), has announced that entries can now be submitted to the inaugural “Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards (Marinas Edition)”. This brand-new awards programme aims to recognise excellence and success across leading marina facilities in the region. Moreover, the awards will ...
Read More »UAE government partners with Mastercard to accelerate adoption of artificial intelligence
DUBAI / WAM The UAE’s Artificial intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office, and Mastercard on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to increase artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and readiness in the region. With AI playing an increasingly transformational role across society, an initial focus of the partnership will be dedicated to battling financial crime, securing the digital ...
Read More »UAE President congratulates Indian Prime Minister on successful Chandrayaan-3 Lunar landing
ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, during which His Highness congratulated him on the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the Moon. His Highness also extended his congratulations to the people of India for this momentous scientific achievement, emphasising that ...
Read More »Ministry, Bayt.com sign pact to enhance talent retention in UAE
ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bayt.com, one of the leading job search and recruitment platforms in the region. The MoU aims to enhance the retention of competent global talent working in the UAE labour market. According to the ministry, the MoU was signed by Khalil ...
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