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ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Economy has announced that Continuous Ventures, an Ireland-based venture capital firm and accelerator that specialises in supporting high-potential startups in the tech space, has become a strategic partner to its NextGen FDI initiative, which seeks to attract pioneering global companies to the UAE. Continuous Ventures will support the initiative’s mission in three core ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Borouge has partnered with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) to boost collaborative research, knowledge transfer and create student internship opportunities. The agreement will contribute to the advancement of AI and digitalisation at Borouge. Fostering innovation and exploring AI solutions, the partnership will use research and product development to boost Borouge’s support across industries such ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah secured the world’s number one spot out of 53 cities in the “Expat Essentials Index”, conducted by InterNations, the largest global expatriate network, as part of their 2024 Expat Insider report. The Index is based on four categories: Admin (how easy it is to get a visa, deal with ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) have launched Nutri-Mark, a front-of-pack nutritional label designed to highlight products with higher nutritional value, empowering consumers to make informed food choices. This first of its kind initiative in the region was announced at the Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday welcomed His Excellency Ferdinand Marcos Jr, President of the Republic of the Philippines, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During their meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, His Highness expressed his hope that the visit would herald a new and significant ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the opening of the third edition of the Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024, which commenced on Tuesday in Dubai. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is participating in the Big 5 Global exhibition, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 26 to 29. The event highlights the immense investment opportunities offered by the UAE’s construction sector, which is experiencing rapid growth and accounts for 44% of new projects in the Middle East and ...

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed the latest regional developments, particularly the situation in Gaza and Lebanon, during a phone call with Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State. The two top diplomats reviewed political and diplomatic efforts to reach a sustainable ceasefire aimed at supporting efforts for lasting ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has held official discussions with His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, at Gudaibiya Palace in Manama. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral ties and partnerships between the UAE and ...

MANAMA/WAM His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain has awarded the King Hamad Order of the Renaissance to H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, in recognition of his efforts in strengthening the long-standing bilateral relations between the UAE and Bahrain. His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa highlighted ...