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DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, yesterday visited the eighth edition of the ‘Dubai Active, Dubai Active Industry, and Dubai Muscle Show’ at Expo City Dubai. Held in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, the three-day event, which is the Middle East’s leading fitness and ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, opened the RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO) Conference 2024 on Friday with a keynote address during which he emphasised the importance of embracing technological innovation to secure Ras Al Khaimah’s position as a global hub for blockchain and digital assets. ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) on Friday announced that it has forged a strategic partnership with ADNEC Group to power ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi entirely with renewable and clean energy, making it the first and largest event venue in the Middle East to utilise clean energy. The landmark partnership sets a benchmark for the decarbonisation of the ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Landmarks across Abu Dhabi illuminated on Thursday, October 24, in support of World Polio Day, an annual moment that aims to galvanise momentum towards global efforts to eradicate the disease. Buildings and structures across the UAE capital were lit in blue and purple to raise awareness of polio ­– a preventable and debilitating disease – and to reaffirm ...

BEIRUT/WAM On Friday, 25th October, a UAE aid ship carrying 2,000 tonnes of urgent relief to the brotherly Lebanese people arrived at Beirut Port, as part of the ‘UAE Stands with Lebanon’ campaign which was launched at the beginning of October. The ship is part of the UAE’s continuous humanitarian support to Lebanon during the ongoing crisis, following the directives ...

WASHINGTON/WAM The World Bank Group announced on Thursday the “Gender Strategy 2030” aimed at boosting economic opportunities for more women. The targets, unveiled at a flagship event during the 2024 World Bank Group Annual Meetings, will focus on use of broadband, social protection, and access to capital. These efforts will contribute to one of the three pillars of the Gender ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan on the occasion of his country’s Republic Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME ZainTECH showcased its innovative approach to solutions and services with artificial intelligence and sustainability at GITEX 2024. Led by CEO Andrew Hanna, the company emphasized its AI-based solutions that not only enhance operational efficiency but also promote environmental responsibility. Among the stand out solutions is the Energy Management System, which helps organizations reduce costs and lower ...

WASHINGTON/WAM The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced that the UAE has signed two agreements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to contribute to the financing of the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) and the Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST). The signing took place on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the IMF ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Held under the patronage of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ADIPEC 2024 will take place in Abu Dhabi from November on 4 to 7 2024. Hosted by Adnoc Group at Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi, more than 184,000 attendees are expected, with more than 1,800 leading innovators, experts and visionaries from energy, ...