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ABU DHABI/WAM Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, affirmed that the UAE has placed foreign trade at the centre of its economic agenda, recognising its pivotal role in driving industrial output, enhancing the global competitiveness of its products and services, as well as catalysing innovation. He said, “As a direct result of this conviction, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Arab Youth Council for Climate Change, in collaboration with the Federal Youth Authority, has held a youth circle session titled, “Road to COP29: The Importance of Cross-Sectoral Partnerships”, among the second cohort’s training programme. The session sought to highlight the significance of individual and institutional partnerships in addressing climate change challenges and the role of youth and ...

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that the UAE under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, continues to achieve unprecedented milestones in its non-oil foreign trade. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum remarked, “A few years ago, we set ...

ABU DHABI/WAM) A delegation from the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD) visited New Zealand to explore leading practices in advancing community quality of life. The visit was centred around gaining insights into the experiences and initiatives aligned with the quality-of-life framework endorsed by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The delegation was led by Dr. ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received an invitation from His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to attend the eighth edition of the Future Investment Initiative Forum 2024 in Riyadh. The invitation was received by Sheikh Shakhboot bin ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Umaro Sissoco Embaló, President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, spoke by telephone on Friday to discuss bilateral relations and explore opportunities to enhance collaboration in various sectors, including the development, economic, and trade fields, in line with the development priorities of both nations. The two ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has launched a package of innovative initiatives as part of its commitment to the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme, including the Zero Bureaucracy Ideas Award and brainstorming workshops. These initiatives, which also include the Zero Bureaucracy webpage, will allow employees to discuss and suggest improvements to current procedures aiming to transform the customer experience. Younis Haji Al Khoori, Under-Secretary of ...

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), reviewed the key indicators of the Authority’s 2022-2025 strategic plan and its achievements aimed at boosting the agriculture and food sector’s contribution to Abu Dhabi’s GDP. This initiative ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the 3rd World Utilities Congress, hosted by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), will take place in Abu Dhabi from 16-18 September 2024 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Organised ...

DUBAI/WAM TECOM Group has completed the acquisition of new commercial and industrial assets as part of an AED1.7 billion strategic plan that was announced in May 2024. This milestone is in conjunction with TECOM Group’s announcement to develop premium Grade-A office spaces worth AED340 million at Dubai Internet City with the launch of Innovation Hub Phase 3, bringing the total ...