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ABU DHABI/ WAM Edge Group PJSC, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has signed a strategic agreement with the Brazilian Marine Corps. The agreement demonstrates the importance of the Brazilian defence market for Edge and opens major opportunities for the group to showcase its advanced portfolio of multi-domain solutions, with a focus on autonomous vehicles, electronic ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired the council’s meeting at Al Bateen Palace. During the meeting, the council discussed current and future government plans and projects that are in line with the vision and directives of President His Highness Sheikh ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology on Tuesday announced the inauguration of Khalifa University Marine Studies and Research Lab, the region’s first-ever advanced robotics research facility equipped with wave and stream generation facilities. Khalifa University’s Centre for Autonomous Robotic Systems (KUCARS) and Stanford University have also announced they have collaborated to explore the use of marine ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Executive Council has issued a Decision to establish the Abu Dhabi Centre for Projects and Infrastructure. Under the jurisdiction of the Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, the centre is responsible for a range of tasks related to capital projects in the emirate. The centre will have several key responsibilities, which include ...

DUBAI / WAM The Year of Sustainability team, in its latest video release, the “Year of Sustainability: Today For Tomorrow” has called upon all those who call the UAE home to step-up efforts towards climate action. UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan announced 2023 as the Year of Sustainability, and throughout the year, the nationwide initiative ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Serdar Berdymukhamedov of Turkmenistan, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day, which is celebrated annually on September 27. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of ...

MUSCAT / WAM HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjahaccompanied by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, visited the Royal Opera House Muscat, as part of his visit to the sisterly Sultanate of Oman. Upon his arrival, His Highness was welcomed by His Excellency Nasr bin ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, attended the 22nd edition of the Arab Media Award (AMA) ceremony, held on the opening day of the 21st edition of the Arab Media Forum (AMF). The award, held under the patronage of His Highness ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (Added) and MT Group, a Shanghai-based valve manufacturer, have signed an agreement to strengthen value chain for high-precision equipment in Abu Dhabi, attract more Chinese industrial investments to the emirate and promote sustainable development. MT Group, the leading high precisions equipment manufacturer with facilities in industrial hubs around the globe, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) held its sixth Board of Directors meeting chaired by Mubarak Rashed Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Authority’s Board of Directors. During the meeting, the council members proceeded to discuss the agenda, approving the minutes of the previous meeting and the management follow-up agenda regarding suggestions and recommendations. The ...