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DUBAI / WAM Under the honorary presidency of Sheikha Aisha bint Obaid Al Maktoum, the MENA Angelman Association, which represents the first association concerned with Angelman syndrome in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region, was launched. Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disease that mainly affects the nervous system, causing developmental delay, speech impairment, and intellectual disability, in ...

INCHEON / WAM The COP28 Presidency has called for urgent action to strengthen global adaptation action at all levels to reduce vulnerability and strengthen resilience for vulnerable communities, ecosystems and economic sectors at the Korea Global Adaptation Week 2023. During the opening session of the Global Adaptation Dialogue, Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi, Director-General and Special Representative of COP28, reiterated the ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers has announced that more than 2,000 businesses have participated in a series of workshops designed to raise awareness on Corporate Tax. The sessions were organised as part of Dubai Chambers’ efforts to enhance the local business community’s understanding of the latest legal  developments and support companies in adequately preparing for compliance with the UAE’s Corporate ...

DUBAI / WAM The UAE’s non-oil foreign trade reached a record AED1.239 trillion in H1 2023, representing a growth of 14.4 percent compared to the same period in 2022 – and 3 percent more than H2 2022. The figures, just released by the Ministry of Economy, underline the continued upward trajectory of the nation’s foreign trade, which has achieved quarter-on-quarter ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Get ready for an epic celebration as IMG Worlds of Adventure, 1.5 million square feet largest indoor theme park in Dubai, is all set to mark its 7th anniversary in Mega style! From August 31 to September 03, guests of all ages are invited to join in the exuberant festivities, where thrilling entertainment, mesmerizing decorations, and delightful surprises ...

AMDJARASS / WAM The UAE-funded field hospital in the Chadian city of Amdjarass continues supporting Sudanese refugees in the Republic of Chad by offering medical services to various segments of Sudanese individuals and local community members. Since its inauguration, the hospital has received a total of 6,110 cases, and the medical team has successfully performed 54 surgeries. The UAE humanitarian ...

DUBAI / WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), inspected the work progress at the 950MW 4th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This phase uses the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model with investments up to AED 15.78 billion. It is set to provide clean energy for approximately ...

DUBAI / WAM DP World and Türkiye’s Evyap Group have agreed to form a strategic equity partnership between DP World Yarimca Port and Evyap Port. The partnership aims at enhancing and growing trade infrastructure by focusing on improving container port facilities and enhancing efficiencies in the key Marmara gateway market. Following the completion of the transaction, DP World will own ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has ranked the 13th best University globally, among the Top 20 Small Universities in the World, out of 81 academic institutions across 33 locations, by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 (THE). The ranking aligns with the university’s continuous endeavours to introduce competitive and accredited programmes that align with the ...

SHARJAH / WAM HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree calling the municipal councils in the Emirate of Sharjah to convene for the first ordinary session of the 19th annual term. The Decree stipulated that the municipal councils in the Emirate shall be called to convene for ...