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  Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, during which, the Chinese president offered his condolences to His Highness and the Emirati people on passing of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. President Xi also highlighted the historic relations ...

  Dubai / WAM The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between the UAE and Israel will help support the global supply chain and food security, a top official told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). “This CEPA comes at a critical time for the global economy. The world is beginning to emerge from the global pandemic, but challenges remain, not ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Orna Barbivay, Israeli Minister of Economy and Industry, said that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Israel and the UAE will enable both countries to manufacture better products and offer better services at a lower price, that will help build lasting business partnerships for a better future. In an interview with the Emirates News ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM In line with Abu Dhabi University’s (ADU) ‘Vision 2027’ to provide graduates and students with the knowledge, skills and mindset to become leaders of tomorrow, ADU is hosting its annual career fair at its main campus on June 1-2. Organised by ADU’s Employability and Alumni Relations Office, the career fair seeks to support student and ...

Dubai / WAM Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has announced the full swing operation of its fourth district cooling plant in the Business Bay region, Dubai. The company stated that the total production capacity of the new plant had reached 50,000 refrigeration tons (RT), bringing the total capacity of Empower’s Business Bay district cooling project to more than 185,000 ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) signed an MoU with Eutelsat, the French global satellite operator, to provide technical support for Dewa’s Space-D programme and Dewa’s 3U nanosatellite Dewa-SAT1. The cooperation aims to explore the potential integration of Eutelsat Earth Low Orbit (ELO) satellites with the Space-D programme and expand the fleet of nanosatellites for both ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE on Monday strongly condemned the storming of Al Aqsa Mosque courtyard by extremist settlers under the protection of Israeli forces. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) reiterated its firm position on the need to provide full protection for Al Aqsa Mosque and halt serious and provocative violations ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Adnoc Drilling company on Monday announced it has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire an additional two premium offshore jack-up drilling units. The investment is central to the company’s enterprising expansion strategy and forms part of its three-year guidance on capital expenditure. Adnoc Drilling’s fast-tracked fleet expansion programme keeps the company firmly ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Federative Republic of Brazil over the victims of torrential rains and floods that struck several states in the country, killing dozens of people, necessitating the evacuation of tens of thousands, and causing severe damage. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) expressed its ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Aldar Properties announced on Monday that five tech startups had been awarded pilot projects as part of the second cycle of its equity-free accelerator programme, Scale Up, alongside strategic partner Majid Al Futtaim Communities. The five selected businesses specialise in the rapidly evolving technologies of spatial and artificial intelligence, blockchain, NFT applications and data analytics, ...