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ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group has announced that Noatum, which leads the group’s Logistics Cluster, has launched Noatum Logistics Middle East, the company’s new brand that solidifies its commitment to delivering market-leading logistics services within the Middle East region. The new brand takes over from MICCO Logistics, which has served the Abu Dhabi and the GCC markets with ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) today announced that it has reached an agreement with Turkish Airlines for the lease of 10 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in 2025. Commenting on the agreement, Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE, said, “We are delighted to further deepen our already strong and long-term relationship ...

DUBAI / WAM The United Arab Emirates and Albania explored avenues for stronger collaboration in support of the Olympic movement during a meeting between officials from both nations. Fidel Ylli, President of the Albanian National Olympic Committee, met with UAE National Olympic Committee (UAE NOC) Board members, including Major General Dr. Mohammed Al Murr, Ahmed Abd El Malik, Qais Al-Dhalai, ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi Marine Festival Dhow Sailing Race 43ft will take place on February 1. Organised by Abu Dhabi Sailing Club, as part of Abu Dhabi Marine Festival, the race will begin from the east of Al ...

ABU DHABI/ GULF TIME Held Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Head of the Office of Development Affairs and Martyrs’ Families at the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), the WED Innovation Lab has wrapped up its five-day event held at Yas Acres Golf and Country ...

  DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, launched the ‘Dubai International Growth Initiative’, allocating AED500 million to accelerate the expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) established in Dubai into global markets. The initiative was launched by the Government of Dubai in partnership with ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Philosophical Studies Centre at the Mohamed bin Zayed University for the Humanities has announced its second international conference on philosophy. Titled “Philosophy and the Challenge of Theoretical and Social Progress,” the event will run from February 6-7, bringing together prominent thinkers and academics from around the world. Some 62 researchers, affiliated with 35 universities and ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) has approved a draft during its third meeting of the first regular session of the eleventh legislative chapter. This draft was submitted by a committee formed to respond to a speech made by HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, during the opening session ...

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) continues its remarkable growth trajectory, solidifying its reputation as one of the fastest-growing free zones in the Middle East with Tokai Optical Co, a prestigious Japanese company renowned for its expertise in prescription lens manufacturing, basing its operation in the free zone under a partnership agreement signed between both sides. ...

DUBAI/ WAM Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, visited Global Pharma, a pharmaceutical company wholly owned by Dubai Investments. The tour was part of a series of visits conducted by Dr. Al Jaber across the national industrial sector. The visit is in line with the ministry’s commitment to engage with partners in the sector ...