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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 ...

ABU DHABI/WAM New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has received a commitment of over $1 million from the Laidlaw Foundation to establish a landmark partnership – the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The Laidlaw Scholars Programme at NYUAD is dedicated to developing the next generation of global leaders. The programme will launch with ...

SHARJAH/WAM In line with the “Be Aware” campaign initiated by Sharjah Police General Command in December, the “Capture the Flag” challenge competition kicked off  in the Aljada area. The event saw the participation of 200 contestants, including university students and information technology specialists. The competition’s primary goal is to enhance awareness about cybersecurity and equip young people with valuable skills ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) Reference Monitoring and Analysis Department (Rasid Laboratory), part of the Central Laboratory Sector and operated in partnership with M42’s Environmental Sciences Department, has achieved A2LA accreditation under the ISO/IEC 17025 Flexible Scope. The accreditation marks a significant enhancement to Rasid Laboratory’s capabilities and solidifies its position as a global leader in multidisciplinary ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, discussed the current regional developments, particularly the situations in Syria and Lebanon, during a phone call on Monday. During the call, the two top diplomats also addressed several issues of ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd, a leading global aviation services corporation, on Monday announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with K2 Aviation, a mid- to end-of-life aviation investor, to sell 7 Airbus and Boeing aircraft on lease to 6 airline customers. DAE also signed an agreement with K2 Aviation to become the servicer of the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM AMMROC, the region’s leading provider of Military maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) solutions, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Marshall, the British aerospace engineering services and solutions provider, further solidifying its position as a premier player in the aerospace industry. This MoU paves the way for both organisations to collaborate strategically in identifying synergies, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2025 taking place from February 17 to 21 at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi will feature a diverse array of products spanning land, air, sea and space. Held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the exhibitions will bring ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Chinese community in the UAE praised the country’s pioneering role in embracing cultures and promoting the values of tolerance and coexistence during the Chinese New Year celebration held at Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Tang Zhengang, Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in ...