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ABU DHABI / WAM Indonesia urges the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi next week to address the longstanding food security issues, according to Djatmiko Bris Witjaksono, the Director-General of International Trade Negotiations at Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade. “We need to seize the momentum of MC13 by offering concrete solutions to break the impasse of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (Adib) has announced the successful launch of a new payment hub that allows customers to conduct their transfers in a quick and efficient manner. Adib has worked with the real-time payment solutions company, ProgressSoft, to ease the integration of Cross-Border Services and accelerate cross-border remittances. With the new payment hub, customers can ...

Dubai / WAM The Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office in the UAE government signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to enhance research and development in artificial intelligence technologies and empower talents in the Arab region and beyond. The agreement was signed by Dr Abdallah Al Dardari, UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Regional ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Municipality of Sharjah City (SM) has introduced a series of groundbreaking projects and initiatives in celebration of the UAE Innovation Month. These projects are aligned with the digital transformation strategy and harness the power of artificial intelligence to fulfill the objectives of the emirate of Sharjah, thereby enhancing vital services catering to the community. The celebration ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), mandated to shape an advanced R&D ecosystem in Abu Dhabi, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan. This synergy aims to leverage the technical expertise of ATRC and its subsidiaries for the seamless integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across Uzbekistan’s ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday received His Excellency Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati, His Highness and His Excellency President Tshisekedi discussed progress in advancing bilateral relations ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME The Board of Directors of Response Plus Holding PJSC (RPM), the leading UAE-based emergency medical services provider, has announced the appointment of Mr. Omran Al Khoori as the new Chairman. The election of Mr. Al Khoori was announced at a Board Meeting held at the group’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the Board ...

AL ARISH/ WAM The “Gallant Knight 3” humanitarian operation announced the entry of a new aid convoy into the Gaza Strip through Egypt’s Rafah Border Crossing as part of the UAE’s efforts to support and relieve Palestinian people during their current circumstances. The Emirati aid convoy comprises 14 trucks carrying over 300 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including tents, medical supplies, ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD Group), the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, and Al Ghurair Group subsidiary Automotive Precision Technology (APT) today announced the signing of a lease agreement for an automotive aluminium component manufacturing facility. The 30,000 sq metres advanced manufacturing facility for APT in KEZAD will be strategically located adjacent to ...

PARIS/ WAM Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, and Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, co-chaired, on Monday in Paris, the second plenary meeting of the UAE-France High-Level Business Council, in the presence of Bruno Le Maire, French Minister of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and ...