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ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Defence Companies Council (EDCC) has announced the UAE National Pavilion participation at SAHA Expo 2024, a leading defence and aerospace exhibition. The event will run from October 22 to 26, marking the exhibition’s fourth edition. SAHA Expo is held biennially in Istanbul, Türkiye, and stands as the largest global gathering for the defence, aviation, ...

VIENNA / WAM The Steering Committee on Regulatory Capacity Building of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently elected the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) to serve as the Chair of the committee for the period from 2025 to 2027. The election took place during the 16th meeting of the Steering Committee, where experts from 22 IAEA member states ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club (ADEC) is set to host the 32nd edition of the UAE President Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses on December 15 2024 in Abu Dhabi. The Group 1 Purebred Arabian race, held under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the ...

DUBAI / WAM The UAE Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (UAE C4IR), overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), on Thursday launched a report designed to help creative industries navigate the vast opportunities and challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI). The report, Artificial Intelligence in Creative Industries: Guidelines for Development, Regulation and Use, was launched at the 2024 Annual ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Government Enablement (DGE) has made a pivotal move to elevate customer experience across Abu Dhabi’s Government services through its CX Spaces on the TAMM app, a key initiative within DGE’s CX focus for the next two years. Designed to simplify and enhance accessibility to government services, CX Spaces reflects a people-centric approach, aligning ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Rystad Energy, a leading independent energy research and business intelligence company headquartered in Oslo, Norway, has released a report noting that Adnoc’s plan to acquire German polymer materials expert Covestro is “a strategic move that will allow the company to diversify and future-proof its business amid growing global demand for petrochemicals, while also addressing pressing sustainability ...

SHARJAH / WAM HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah and Supreme President of the Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah, launched the GPT “Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language” project. The event took place in the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the American University of Sharjah. The ...

DUBAI / WAM EDGE entity ORYXLABS, a leading provider of digital risk protection and advanced cyber solutions, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UAE Cybersecurity Council, the government body responsible for protecting critical infrastructure and national assets from cyber threats, at GITEX Global 2024, being held in the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) until 18th October. The MoU ...

SHARJAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, was honoured with the 2024 Nile Award for Arab Innovators during a ceremony held on Thursday. The event was attended by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah (AUS). Ahmed Fouad Hanno, Egypt’s Minister of Culture, presented the award. ...

DUBAI/WAM GITEX Global 2024 is showcasing the latest advancements in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. On October 16, the event started with “Cybersecurity Day,” exploring the emerging threats landscape, counter-infringement strategies, and tools organisations require in an increasingly digital world. Meanwhile, on October 15th “AI Super Tuesday” event, dedicated to AI technologies and innovations, presented the most groundbreaking innovations helping shape ...