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DUBAI/WAM DIFC Innovation Hub, the region’s largest innovation ecosystem; Julius Baer, the global Swiss wealth management firm; and Euroclear, the world’s leading financial markets infrastructure provider, on Tuesday launched a whitepaper that outlines how technologies are changing the transfer of wealth and highlights opportunities to streamline the process, particularly in the Middle East. The Navigating the Future of Inheritance report ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Her Excellency Ghasaq Yousif Abdullah Shaheen, the newly appointed UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden, was sworn in on Tuesday before UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The ceremony, which took place at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy ...

DUBAI/WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched its inaugural podcast series, “Let’s Podcast,” during the 50th Arab Health, currently taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The podcast, designed as an innovative audio platform, is part of MoHAP’s strategy to align with digital trends and provide insightful, accessible healthcare content. It highlights the ministry’s vision for ...

DUBAI/WAM During a recent meeting of the Zero Government Bureaucracy (ZGB) Programme, hosted by the Ministry of Interior in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, officials stressed the importance of encouraging greater participation from government employees and teams in the ‘Zero Bureaucracy Award’. Launched under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid ...

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 met Andrew R Jassy, Amazon President and CEO. The meeting reviewed opportunities to strengthen cooperation and enhance strategic partnership across various vital sectors, including e-commerce, cloud computing, advanced technology, digital innovations, and artificial intelligence solutions. ...

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, on Tuesday met Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs. The meeting focused on the friendship and cooperation between the UAE and the Republic of India and explored ways to further enhance and develop these ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), Euroleague Basketball, and Etihad Arena have partnered to host the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi for the first time. The deal, brokered by the league’s strategic partner, IMG, marks a historic expansion of Euroleague Basketball into new global markets. The decision ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) Board of Trustees recently convened its 15th meeting, chaired by Maqsoud Kruse, Chairperson of the NHRI Board of Trustees. The board discussed a range of topics on its agenda, including a review of the progress of implementation of previous decisions and the quarterly achievement report of the General Secretariat review, which includes ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Borouge Plc, a leading petrochemicals company that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefins solutions, has announced new supply agreements and collaborations valued at over $100 million (AED367 million), reinforcing the company’s leading position in advancing sustainability and delivering cutting-edge materials. Borouge has signed a total of four agreements to supply advanced polyethylene and polypropylene, including with Bericap for high-performance ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) continues to expand its proactive approach by collaborating and forming partnerships with federal, government, and private sector entities. As part of the UAE government’s mission to promote socio-economic sustainability, the GPSSA has formed over 60 strategic partnerships in recent years, resulting in a streamlined and effective pension and social security ...