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Abu Dhabi / WAM The Department of Energy (DoE) launched the ‘Abu Dhabi Integrated Energy Model’ on Monday, at an event coinciding with the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2019, to provide a roadmap for the energy sector in the upcoming period, in line with the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. Bearing the theme, ‘Energy: A Power that Shapes the Future’, the ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi’s investments in renewable energy have reached AED8 billion, reflecting positively on the sustainability of the sector for future generations, said Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of the Department of Energy. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Marar said, “The emirate’s investments in the clean energy sector will witness significant growth this ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, alongside leaders and representatives from the winners’ countries, presented awards to the 10 winners ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received a verbal message from President of China, Xi Jinping, regarding the strategic relations between the two countries. This occurred when he received Chinese President’s Special Representative, Member of the Political Bureau of the ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), said that the Foundation has managed to present a successful model to the world in term of innovation, through launching and supporting innovative and creative ideas. During a visit to ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received Ban Ki-moon, President and Chair of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). During the meeting, which was held on the sidelines of the ADSW, the two sides explored the joint cooperation between the UAE and the World Green Growth Institute ...

BRUSSELS / WAM Antonio Tajani, President of the European Parliament, commended the UAE’s approach of promoting tolerance and empowering women and youth, and appreciated the UAE’s declaration of 2019 as the Year of Tolerance. Tajani also stressed the importance of joint efforts to ensure security and stability in the Middle East during a recent meeting with Dr Amal Al Qubaisi, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Mubadala Investment Company, through its healthcare investment team, Mubadala Healthcare, on Monday announced the acquisition of Amana Healthcare, the region’s leading provider of long-term care, specialised rehabilitation, and home healthcare services. Amana Healthcare, founded in Abu Dhabi and US-accredited, is the first healthcare provider in the Middle East to offer an integrated continuum-of-care to patients across ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, stated that AED73 million is expected to be invested in the Climate Innovation Exchange Clix, Forum. The forum will provide an opportunity for young innovators and entrepreneurs to develop innovative environmental concepts and solutions, to guarantee a better future for humankind and create realistic ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Land Department (DLD) welcomed a US real estate delegation comprising several governmental and private institutions in response to an invitation sent to brokers, developers, licensed real estate agents, and a large number of investors to visit Dubai. The visiting delegation included more than 150 real estate agents and 11 investors who will review the investment ...