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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The National Library and Archives has announced the results of the Measuring the Impact of Educational Programs on Generations project that included 800 students in more than three years, to understand the impact of national education in promoting national identity, values, and principles. The results of the project have shown positive outcomes, including growth ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Organised by Adnec Group and hosted by ADQ, XPANSE Abu Dhabi will take place at Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi from November 20-22. The event will be a platform for global decision-makers to explore the potential of exponential technologies, supporting efforts to deliver technological innovation and advancement. XPANSE 2024 will explore key themes including artificial intelligence and ...

DUBAI / WAM The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a AED431 million project to construct direct entry/exit points for Dubai Harbour, in partnership with Shamal Holding. The project encompasses the construction of a two-lane bridge in each direction spanning 1500 metres extending from the Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of congratulations to Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and ...

GENEVA/WAM The Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR) emphasised the importance of the rule of law at the international level as a cornerstone for achieving justice and enhancing the protection of human rights. It highlighted the efforts of the Human Rights Council to provide protection and independence for judges and lawyers and to strengthen international justice and accountability systems. This ...

GENEVA/WAM AD Ports Group and the International Trade Centre (ITC), the joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization (WTO), signed on Friday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on trade facilitation, digital trade, logistics and transport through policy dialogue, digital trade solutions, capacity building, experience sharing and technical assistance. The agreement was signed today by ...

DUBAI/WAM The UAE Council for Artificial Intelligence has extended the application deadline for the UAE Artificial Intelligence Award until July 12. This extension aims to provide a greater opportunity for participants from federal, local, and semi-governmental entities to participate in the award, in line with the award’s goals of shaping the digital future and enhancing the country’s competitiveness. The award ...

AJMAN/WAM Ajman Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Magnati, a payment solutions provider, to enhance the digital payment capabilities of its corporate and business banking clients. Through this collaboration, Ajman Bank will leverage Magnati’s merchant acquiring services to offer secure payment solutions for both online and in-store payments. Mustafa Al Khalfawi, CEO of Ajman Bank, said, “Our collaboration ...

DUBAI/WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) confirmed  30th June as the final deadline for meeting Emiratisation targets for the first half of 2024. These targets aim for a 1% growth in UAE citizens in skilled jobs at companies with 50 or more employees in accordance with the Council of Ministers decisions. In a press statement, the ministry ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) held its second steering committee meeting of 2024, focusing on the outcomes of the “Rasid Laboratory” in 2023 and strategic projects for its future development. The meeting reviewed the laboratory’s unique scope covering security, health, and environmental testing of wastewater. Rasid’s high capacity earned it top-tier ranking globally in operational ...