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DUBAI / WAM DMCC — the world’s flagship free zone and the Government of Dubai’s authority on commodities trade and enterprise — has signed a cluster of agreements with key industry leaders and sustainability platforms to significantly bolster the services available through its recently-launched Sustainability Hub. Three partnership and collaboration agreements were entered into with S&P Global Market Intelligence (SPGMI) ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, has successfully performed the first-ever combined heart and double lung transplant in the UAE, underscoring the hospital’s commitment to advanced medical care. The complex surgery was performed on a 56-year-old Emirati woman who was suffering from pulmonary hypertension – a life-threatening condition caused by high pressure within ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Edge, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, will make its debut at the Marrakech Air Show 2024, being held at the Marrakech Royal Moroccan Air Force Base in Marrakech, Morocco, from October 30 to November 2. This strategic participation underscores Edge’s commitment to the Kingdom of Morocco, reinforcing its focus on fostering ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Luong Cuong on his election and taking the constitutional oath as the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and ...

DUBAI/WAM The United Arab Emirates, represented by its Gender Balance Council, participated in the ministerial meeting of the G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG), held today in the Brazillian capital, Brasília. The meeting, which focused on the themes of women’s equality and autonomy, combating misogyny and violence, and climate justice, brought together G20 nations and invited countries to share ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE has dispatched one more aircraft to Lebanon loaded with 40 tonnes of relief materials, including food and medical supplies, shelter equipment, and other essentials. This is the 12th plane sent to the country as part of the ongoing “UAE stands with Lebanon” campaign. The two-week campaign was launched on 8th October as per directives of President ...

MOSCOW / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, on Monday inaugurated the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Education Centre at Primakov School in Moscow as part of His Highness’ official visit to Russia. The two leaders watched a presentation that highlighted the centre’s curriculum and its ...

MOSCOW/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen ties as part of the strategic partnership between the two countries. They also addressed several regional and international issues of mutual interest. This discussion took place during His Excellency President Vladimir Putin’s ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez) continues to build on its position as a premier destination for global investment, following a successful week-long roadshow across Canada. The initiative engaged Canadian businesses, showcasing the wide range of investment opportunities and strategic advantages that make Ras Al Khaimah a leading gateway for business expansion into the Middle ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Adnec Group, a 100% owned subsidiary of Modon Holding, on Monday announced that it has signed definitive agreements for the acquisition of 100 percent of the share capital of Royal Catering Services LLC, an Abu Dhabi-based catering service provider. Royal Catering has over 2,500 employees and a production capacity of more than 50,000 meals daily. Serving ...