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ABU DHABI / WAM The 15th group of wounded Palestinian children and cancer patients arrived in the UAE on Friday in implementation of the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to provide medical treatment for 1,000 injured children and 1,000 cancer patients from the Gaza Strip at the UAE’s hospitals. Departing from Al Arish International ...

MADINAH / WAM Over 20 million worshippers visited the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the first 20 days of Ramadan, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). According to SPA, 1,643,288 individuals visited the Prophet’s grave, while Al-Rawda Al-Sharifa received a total of 358,632 men and 296,595 women during this period. These remarkable figures underscore the commitment of the General Authority ...

MAFRAQ / WAM The Emirati-Jordanian camp for Syrian refugees in Mrajeeb Al Fhood hosted an Iftar for 200 families of Syrians and underprivileged Jordanian families. Hassan Salem Al-Qaidi, Head of the Emirati Relief Team in Jordan, said the Iftar was held under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman ...

DUBAI / WAM Commercial Bank International (CBI) has announced its investment in zypl.ai, a fintech startup pioneering the application of generative AI in lending. Commenting on zypl.ai, Ali Sultan Rakkad Al Amri, CEO of CBI, said “Our partnership with zypl.ai, an innovative AI platform, signifies a strategic entry into using AI implementation for advanced credit scoring. By harnessing zypl.ai’s synthetic ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) announced the establishment of 54 working groups within the Advocacy Hub initiative. These working groups are part of the efforts to support the growth and prosperity of the private sector by providing an ideal platform for businesses within Abu Dhabi to discuss the challenges facing various sectors, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is collaborating with Dustour Marine Wooden Boats Trading Establishment to establish a new state-of-the-art project to support the Emirate’s coastal development in line with urban, social, recreational and economic expansion plans. The Musataha agreement was signed during the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) second edition of its Al Multaqa ...

DUBAI / WAM Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General and CEO of Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, received a Russian delegation from the Talent and Success educational foundation and Sirius Federal Territory Council (Sirius), led by Elena Shmeleva, Chairman of Sirius, at the Hamdan Foundation’s headquarters. This visit comes as part of the Foundation’s efforts ...

SHARJAH/ WAM The Sharjah Archaeology Authority is organising an exhibition in Uzbekistan showcasing archaeological discoveries from the Emirate of Sharjah. The Silk Road House in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, will host this exhibition from 18th April to 22nd May, 2024. The exhibition features 121 unique archaeological pieces. These artefacts represent a curated selection from various historical periods in Sharjah, spanning from prehistoric ...

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued directives to settle the outstanding financial dues of UAE resident students registered in the country’s government schools for previous years of study at a total cost of AED155 million. The initiative taken by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan epitomises the values of giving rooted ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Building on its efforts to deepen partnership with private sector and family offices, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) organised, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), the second edition of Al Multaqa quarterly meetings, presenting business community with recent updates on the Emirate’s economy and achievements in 2023 and highlighting future opportunities. Launched in ...