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DMCC Crypto Centre launches Metaverse for Web3 engagement

DUBAI/WAM DMCC, the international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, has launched the DMCC Crypto Centre Metaverse, representing a landmark application of the technology for one of the world’s leading Web3 ecosystems. Developed with Infinite Reality, the metaverse will feature engaging gamified zones and allow users to interact directly with the DMCC Crypto Centre team. ...

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UAE ranks first globally in 223 competitiveness indicators

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has maintained its upward trajectory in global competitiveness reports in 2024, securing top positions in key indicators thanks to the wise leadership and forward-thinking vision aimed at human development as the foundation and primary goal of development. The UAE ranked first globally in 223 indicators, compared to 215 in 2023, and was among the ...

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Adnoc Drilling, SLB, Patterson-UTI close deal for Turnwell joint venture

ABU DHABI/WAM Adnoc Drilling Company on Monday announced the closing of the Turnwell Industries LLC OPC (Turnwell) joint venture (JV) between Adnoc Drilling, SLB and Patterson-UTI TW Holdings LLC (Patterson-UTI). Commenting on the completion of the JV agreement, Abdulrahman Abdulla Al Seiari, Chief Executive Officer, Adnoc Drilling, said, “Closing the Turnwell JV with SLB and Patterson-UTI advances our plans to ...

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Hamdan Foundation announces winners of Medical Awards 2024

DUBAI/WAM Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has announced the winners of the Hamdan Medical Awards 2024. These awards celebrate outstanding contributions to the medical field at the Arab and UAE levels across multiple categories: the Arab Award for Research in Healthcare, the Arab Award in Genetics, the Best Research in Healthcare Award, the Innovation ...

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Hatta Winter Festival offer creative exploration, adventure experiences

DUBAI / WAM Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, is organising a series of unique community-focused events as part of the Hatta Winter Festival to foster creative collaboration, artistic exploration, and deeper appreciation of the breathtaking natural beauty of Hatta. The events also offer fitness and adventure enthusiasts exciting opportunities to engage in activities ...

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Dewa generates 45.14 TWh of power in nine months

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) generated 45.14 terawatt hours (TWh) of power during the first 3 quarters of 2024, an increase of 5.49% over the same period in the previous year. This reflects the significant development and economic growth of the emirate of Dubai, and DEWA’s commitment to meet the increase in energy demand. The summer gross heat ...

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Dubai Culture Launches ‘Art + Tech Collaborative Training Programme’ in Partnership with REALIITY

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the launch of the ‘Art + Tech Collaborative Training Programme,’ developed in partnership with REALIITY. This transformative four-month initiative is designed to bridge the gap between artistic creativity and technological proficiency, equipping artists with the skills to integrate advanced technology into their creative processes. Through this initiative, ...

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International Labour Organisation praises UAE’s labour market policies

DUBAI / WAM The International Labour Organisation (ILO) reviewed the UAE’s labour market legislation and policies and their impact on enhancing competitiveness, creating a system that safeguards and balances the rights of both parties in the employment relationship, and providing a social protection umbrella for the workforce in the country. This came during a meeting held in Dubai, attended by ...

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Mansour bin Zayed attends launch of ‘Unified UAE Numbers’ Project

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE government has launched the “Unified UAE Numbers” project, a landmark national initiative to advance and strengthen the country’s statistical system to support its ongoing development across various economic, demographic, social, environmental, and other fields. The announcement was made during an event attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister ...

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SAA launches global digital platform for cultural heritage

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) launched the “Archaeology Centre in the Metaverse” project, the first of its kind in the world, in the field of cultural heritage in the Metaverse. The project aims to explore Sharjah’s cultural and archaeological heritage, providing users of all ages with an opportunity to enter the world of archaeological history through an interactive ...

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