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ABU DHABI / WAM Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has partnered with French pharmaceutical giant, Sanofi, to accelerate the development and commercialisation of cutting-edge technologies in healthcare. Through the strategic partnership, Hub71 and Sanofi aim to improve patient care and strengthen healthcare systems for the benefit of communities in the UAE and beyond. At a time of rapid growth ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Aldar Properties on Thursday announced the launch of the second building at The Source, a residential community that redefines wellness-inspired living in the heart of Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. The Source II follows on from the sell-out of the first building at ‘The Source’, a community specifically designed with residents’ holistic health and wellbeing at ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, “Mother of the Nation”, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), and the Honorary President of the Sheikh Zayed Private Academy, the Academy held graduation ceremonies for its third ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai CommerCity, part of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (Diez) and a joint venture with the property developer Wasl, signed a partnership agreement with Wafi Group’s upcoming omnichannel department store Link at Wafi City to launch SparkBiz, a unique solution that offers exceptional benefits to businesses looking to enter and expand in the region’s market. The ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai South has signed an agreement with Beijing New Aerotropolis Holdings Co, China, to establish a comprehensive framework for nurturing cooperative relations, encouraging mutual growth in areas like economic development, urban land-planning, job creation, training, and sustainability. The agreement was signed by Zhigang Liu, Chairman of Beijing New Aerotropolis, and Mohsen Ahmad, CEO of the Logistics District, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met members of the American Jewish Committee (AJC). During the meeting, the UAE’s top diplomat and AJC members reviewed cooperation within the Abraham Accords framework and the resulting various initiatives that support peoples’ aspirations for development and prosperity. In this regard, they referred to the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and Sinaha Platform signed a memorandum of understanding to support the growth of the national industrial sector through data exchange and digital marketing, enhancing the competitiveness of UAE-made products locally, regionally, and globally. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the Make it in the Emirates Forum, aligns ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has honoured 17 engineers who have completed a one-year advanced training programme in 3D printing. The programme, which was organised by Dewa’s R&D Centre, supports Dewa’s efforts to develop innovative future solutions that enhance productivity and operational efficiency. The Dewa 3D Printing Champions Programme is the first of its kind in ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced on Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with Astana International Exchange (AIX) for the inclusion of AIX as the fourth member of the Tabadul Digital Exchange Hub. Other members of Tabadul include Bahrain Bourse (BHB) and Muscat Securities Market (MSX). ADX launched Tabadul Hub in July 2022 as the ...

BRUSSELS / WAM Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President Designate, met with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to discuss preparations for COP28, the 2023 UNFCCC climate conference, which will take place in Dubai from November 30 to December 12. Dr Sultan was joined by ambassador Lana Zaki ...