Dubai / WAM Drydocks World, a DP World company, and Aker Solutions have formed a joint venture (JV) to upgrade a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel for the Rosebank oil and gas field in the UK. The new joint venture combines the complementary strengths, resources, and experience of Drydocks World’s leading marine and offshore services with Aker ...
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DHA, Trends to collaborate on several research projects
Dubai / WAM The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding with Trends Research and Advisory (Trends) during Arab Health 2023, to collaborate on several research projects, studies and polls relating to the health sector in the emirate. The MoU was signed by Fatima Abbas, CEO of Strategy & Corporate Development Sector at the DHA and ...
Read More »Sheikh Abdullah and French diplomat discuss partnership
Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received Catherine Colonna, French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, which took place in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed their relations and available opportunities for widening their cooperation, under the framework of strategic partnership between the ...
Read More »UAE is a global example of promoting values of peace
Abu Dhabi / WAM Shaikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council and Head of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, praised the UAE’s leadership for promoting the values of peace, tolerance, and compassion globally, making it a global example. In his statement on the occasion of the annual International Day of Human Fraternity on February 4, Shaikh ...
Read More »KHDA, Dubai Culture launch new heritage book about Al Marmoom Reserve
Dubai / WAM The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), in collaboration with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), has launched a new book “Al Marmoom” documenting Emirati heritage and life in the largest unfenced nature reserve in the UAE located in Al Marmoom area. The book was written by Emirati writer and researcher Juma Khalifa bin Thalith, was ...
Read More »MBRCGI, MBRIF to boost startups in vital sectors
Dubai / WAM The Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI) and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) launched the second edition of the Pitch@GOV initiative as part of the UAE Innovates 2023. The event aims to foster collaboration between government entities and private sector organisations, entrepreneurs, and innovators to promote culture of innovation in the country. ...
Read More »Sharjah’s Souq Al Jubail sees 4.4m visitors
Sharjah / WAM Souq Al Jubail, a project of Sharjah Asset Management Company, the investment arm of the government of Sharjah, welcomed more than 4.44 million visitors and achieved significant volumes of vegetable and fruit sales exceeding 2,354 tonnes during 2022. The excellent turnout and performance thus far have been credited to the Souq’s exceptional quality and integrated services ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi’s Breakwater hosts Remote Control Boat Championships
Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club announced that the UAE Remote Control Boat Championships begins on February 4 as part of the marine sports season in the capital, Abu Dhabi. As many as 34 competitors are taking part in three categories of the tournament — 2 Cell, 3 Cell and 4 Cell for junior, novice and ...
Read More »Bloom Holding begins handover of Aldhay, six months ahead of schedule
Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Leading real estate development company, Bloom Holding, announced on Friday that it has begun the early handover of townhouses to owners at Bloom Garden’s fifth phase Aldhay. Aldhay was completed six months ahead of its scheduled handover date, which was set for the third quarter of 2023, adding 181 spacious two to five-bedroom townhouses ...
Read More »DHA, Diez join hands to support founding of healthcare companies
Dubai / WAM Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (Diez), to promote cooperation and coordination between the two sides to enhance investment opportunities in Dubai’s healthcare sector, support the formation of healthcare start-ups, and develop innovative technological solutions. This aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 agenda, which ...
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