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  Dubai / WAM The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, and the Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will enable the sharing of knowledge and advanced research to ensure the sustainable and safe construction of underground tunnels in Abu Dhabi. The MoU is directly related to the Strategic Tunnel Enhancement Programme (STEP), ...

  Dubai / WAM New judges and a new UAE ambassador have sworn-in before Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, at al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi. Present at the swearing-in ceremony, which was held on Sunday, were HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Women’s Association to support the global vision of the Mohammed bin Rashid Global Centre for Endowment Consultancy, (MBRGCEC) for Awqaf and Endowments, which is the first organisation launched to support marriage endowment, and strengthen its work. The MoU was signed under the patronage ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has issued a resolution forming the Higher Committee to host the Special Olympics in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, under the chairmanship of ...

  Dubai / WAM Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) carried out trial run of smart pedestrian signal to ensure safe crossing for pedestrians. “The RTA has tentatively installed and operated smart light signals for pedestrians on Al Saada street. The operational system of the signal is designed to eliminate the time allocated to pedestrians if it senses no pedestrians waiting on ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE’s Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation announced that they will donate an Elekta Synergy Digital Accelerator, worth US$2 million, to the Aligarh Muslim University’s Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College. The announcement coincides with the visit to India of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business With the UAE topping the Middle East and North Africa market for Italian products, Sharjah is looking at taking full advantage of the growing trade and business relations with the UAE and Italy. A Sharjah team led by Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO, Expo Centre Sharjah, is in Italy to boost trade ties with Bergamo, ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business In a move to enhance visa application services to travellers from the UAE to Russia, VFS Global, in partnership with the Consulate General of the Russian Federation, launched the first Russia Visa Application Centre in the Middle East region, in Dubai. Services at this centre commenced from January 22. Residents of the UAE can visit ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business His Excellency Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), was awarded with the ‘Golden Friends of India’ award in recognition of his pivotal role in promoting economic and investment relationships between Sharjah and India. Mohammad Al Musharrkh, Director of the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), received the ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Scientists at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have developed a new technique to remove toxic contaminants from water. CalP, as it has been named, is calix (4) arene-based superhydrophobic porous material that acts as a water purifier by repelling water and attracting toxins like oil and dye. “CalP is a light brown powdered ...