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GAZA/WAM Operation “Chivalrous Knight 3” has commenced the restoration and operation of damaged and destroyed water networks in northern Gaza. This initiative follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Gaza Municipality, as part of the UAE’s efforts to provide urgent humanitarian solutions and funding to restore the functionality of water wells and reservoirs in the northern region. Through ...

SHARJAH/WAM  The 13th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024), organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), is set to take place on 4-5 September under the theme “Agile Governments… Innovative Communication.” The forum aims to redefine how governments and societies address the complexities of the 21st century. A distinguished lineup of national, regional, and international speakers, including ministers and ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) announced the successful conclusion of the third edition of its Summer Internship Programme. This year’s programme, conducted in collaboration with ADGM Academy (ADGMA), the knowledge arm of ADGM, and sponsored by ADNOC Global Trading, welcomed over 100 students. Building on the achievements of previous editions, the programme continues to be a valuable opportunity ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai AI Campus, the largest dedicated cluster of AI companies in the region at the DIFC Innovation Hub, and Google Cloud, today announced a collaboration agreement aimed at fostering the growth of the startup ecosystem within the Dubai AI Campus. The collaboration seeks to leverage Google Cloud’s expertise and resources to empower startups in the region and accelerate their ...

DUBAI/WAM The National Health and Nutrition Survey 2024-2025 campaign has received a positive response from the community and the targeted groups in particular. This shows how effective MoHAP’s awareness campaigns have been, in partnership with key stakeholders, in emphasising the importance of survey results for public health and quality of life in the country. By using accurate data and solid ...

DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, congratulated the first cohort of scholars selected for the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme in its inaugural year. H.H. emphasised that the programme embodies the vision of His ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) announced Experience Abu Dhabi, the destination brand of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), as the official destination sponsor for its 21st edition. This year’s event will take place from 31st August to 8th September 2024 at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. As ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE National Pavilion is set to participate in the 14th edition of the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) 2024, which will take place at Aqaba International Exhibitions and Conferences Centre in the Kingdom of Jordan from 3rd to 5th September. Over 300 international defence and security companies from 38 countries will attend SOFEX, one of ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the UAE outside oil and gas, today announced that over 110 women have joined the company since Emirati Women’s Day 2023, including 67 UAE Nationals. EGA now employs over 550 women in the UAE in total, including more than 195 in operations. The company is aiming for 25 per cent ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, (Mother of the Nation) Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), today highlighted how Emirati Women’s Day is a profound reflection of the journey, achievements and successes of Emirati women. In a speech delivered on ...