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ABU DHABI / WAM Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) on Tuesday announced that BMW Group is the first customer for EGA’s CelestiAL aluminium, made with the power of the desert sun. EGA has supplied metal to BMW Group since 2013 for use in the German carmaker’s engines and other parts. EGA will supply 43,000 tonnes of CelestiAL aluminium to BMW Group ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), discussed, with the Belgian Ambassador Peter Claes, the cultural ties between the UAE and the Belgium. During the videoconference meeting, which took place on Tuesday, Nusseibeh expressed his keenness to strengthen overall bilateral ties between the two countries, most notably is the ...

Dubai / WAM The UAE government has launched a programme to attract elite graduates from distinguished educational institutions in the UAE and the world, and involve them in creating innovative solutions for the UAE’s future. The “Moonshot 2071” Apprenticeship Programme, will seek to develop pioneering ideas for the UAE’s next 50 years, and design the future of governments. Organised by ...

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) has rolled out a new service that enables users to apply for a digital Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) certificate through its website and phone application. Customers can download the digital certificate on their smart devices and use it in an ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa Fund, in collaboration with StartAD, announced the launch of AI Mentor, a ground-breaking platform with a diverse range of digital tools and resources for entrepreneurs during the business planning phase. The digital platform will guide entrepreneurs through the process required to submit a business plan for funding, as well as receive mentorship and training as ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), discussed, with the Belgian Ambassador Peter Claes, the cultural ties between the UAE and the Belgium. During the videoconference meeting, which took place on Tuesday, Nusseibeh expressed his keenness to strengthen overall bilateral ties between the two countries, most notably in the ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan ordered the disbursement of a grant worth AED24,392,473 to athletes who accomplished sporting achievements in 2019, benefitting 680 athletes from 29 federations. The grant will be distributed to athletes without holding the customary annual ceremony, in line with the precautionary measures adopted by the country to protect ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has made significant achievements in artificial intelligence (AI) and has come a long way in this area since 2017. This is by developing a roadmap for AI and launching a set of services and initiatives that use this promising technology. Dewa’s efforts in AI have consolidated the UAE’s global position and ...

Bloomberg Oil rose, following back-to-back weekly declines, as broader markets rallied. With headline prices largely range-bound over the past couple of weeks, the more significant market moves have been in the structure of the oil futures curve. Brent’s second-month contract is the most expensive versus a month later in more than a year. That formation — known as backwardation — ...

DUBAI / WAM Enoc Group on Monday announced that the construction of its pavilion at Expo 2020 has been completed. The state-of-the-art pavilion under the theme of ‘Reimagine Energy,’ occupies a plot of approximately 2,060 m2 and comprises five distinct structures. The pavilion was built using 700 tonnes of steel to minimise waste and environmental impact, and to promote environmental ...