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ABU DHABI / WAM TRENDS Research and Advisory has released a new research study titled “The Rise of Generative AI,” highlighting the immense potential of this innovative technology to revolutionise various fields of creativity and multimedia content. The study provides a comprehensive overview of the concept of generative AI. It discusses its diverse text, audio, image, and video applications. The ...

GENEVA / WAM DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – briefed a select group of trade experts on its latest Future of Trade 2024 report at an event held at the World Trade Organisation headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The briefing featured high-level officials and regulators including WTO Director-General Dr ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) has partnered with the Registration Authority at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM Registration Authority) on an agreement to strengthen cooperation between the two parties to ensure product safety and market fairness, thereby protecting consumers and boosting the economy of Abu Dhabi. His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Aldar Properties has announced that it is contributing AED1 million to a new partnership with Dubai Cares that will provide 10,000 children from low-income families across the UAE with school kits ahead of the 2024/25 academic year. In line with Aldar’s commitment to create societal value, the partnership will bring Dubai Cares’ “Back to School” edition ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired the council’s meeting and approved the Emirati Family Growth Programme, part of the Abu Dhabi Family Wellbeing Strategy managed by the Department of Community Development. The programme aims to enhance the growth ...

 RIO DE JANEIRO/WAM The United Arab Emirates participated in the 3rd Sherpas meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) held in Rio de Janeiro. Saleh Al Suwaidi, UAE Ambassador to Brazil and G20 Sous-Sherpa, led the UAE delegation to the meeting. The meeting highlighted developments within the G20 Finance Track, as well the progress made in the taskforce for establishing ...

FUJAIRAH/WAM The fourth UAE aid ship carrying 5,340 tonnes of humanitarian supplies has set sail on Monday for the city of Al Arish, Egypt, destined for the Gaza Strip, as part of Operation “Chivalrous Knight 3” to support the Palestinian people in the Strip. The ship, which departed from the Port of Fujairah, is carrying 4,750 tonnes of food, 590 tonnes ...

DUBAI/WAM The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has announced the launch of the Satgate project in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC). The project aims to employ satellite and AI technologies to improve the efficiency of locating ships, monitoring sea condition, and forecasting the weather to enhance the UAE’s position as a top-notch maritime hub globally. ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEIDA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired the council’s meeting and approved the Emirati Family Growth Programme, part of the Abu Dhabi Family Wellbeing Strategy managed by the Department of Community Development. The programme aims to enhance the ...

SHARJAH/WAM H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree approving the general organisational structure of the Sharjah Prevention and Safety Authority (SPSA). According to the Decree, the general organisational structure of the SPSA is approved, provided that the Sharjah Executive Council issues, by its decisions, the following: the detailed ...