NAIROBI / ABU DHABI The COP28 UAE Presidency team attended the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS), taking part in speaking engagements, meetings with African national leaders and leaders from business, policy and civil society and community visits, in a show of support and commitment to the continent as a major player in a better climate future. Activity conducted by the ...
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UK to work with all major economies, UAE at G20: Envoy
ABU DHABI/ WAM The United Kingdom wants to work with all major economies, including the UAE, at the G20 Summit in New Delhi, as part of its efforts to address global economic challenges, a top UK diplomat told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). “Building a strong global economy is also at the heart of the UK Prime Minister’s priorities, and ...
Read More »UAE President arrives in India to participate in G20 Summit
NEW DELHI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived today in the Republic of India on a working visit to attend the 18th Group of 20 (G20) Summit in which the UAE is participating as a guest of honour. At the summit, held under the theme “One Earth, One Family, One Future” in the city of New ...
Read More »Youth Climate Champion for COP28 calls for young people to be heard at Africa Climate Week
NAIROBI / WAM The COP28 UAE’s Youth Climate Champion (YCC) is intensifying its dedication to inclusivity by driving global youth engagement, with a particular emphasis on amplifying young voices during Africa Climate Week in Nairobi, Kenya. The YCC team launched a series of dynamic initiatives aimed at not only elevating youth concerns, but also underscoring their indispensable role in addressing ...
Read More »ADNOC’s eMarketplace platform drives efficiency in local supply chain, supports decarbonisation strategy: ADNOC official
ABU DHABI / WAM Dr. Saleh Al Hashemi, ADNOC’s Director of Commercial and In-Country Value (ICV) Directorate, said that ADNOC’s new eMarketplace is a centralised digital platform that is enhancing the speed and efficiency of its procurement pipeline and programmed to put local suppliers first. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Dr. Al Hashemi said that the ...
Read More »UAE at G20: Exceptional achievements and successful experiences enhancing its global leadership
NEW DELHI / WAM The UAE is participating in the 18th summit of the Group of Twenty (G20) leaders, which is being held in New Delhi on 9-10 September, with the aim of boosting international cooperation and achieving sustainable economic prosperity. The UAE’s participation in this year’s summit as a guest country comes at the invitation of India, which is ...
Read More »Hazza bin Zayed visits ADIHEX
ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has visited the 20th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), which is being organised by the Emirates Falconers Club under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region. Sheikh Hazza visited ...
Read More »Etihad Airways, Air France-KLM to enhance commercial and operational collaboration
ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways and Air France-KLM Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance collaboration opportunities across passenger operations, loyalty programmes, talent development and maintenance. The signing ceremony took place at the Air France-KLM Group’s headquarters in Paris, in the presence of Arik De, Chief Revenue Officer of Etihad Airways, and Angus Clarke, Executive Vice President ...
Read More »Khalifa bin Tahnoun receives Defence Minister of Hellenic Republic at Wahat Al Karama
ABU DHABI / WAM Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Executive Director of the Martyrs’ Families’ Affairs Office, on Thursday received at Wahat Al Karama, Nikos Dendias, Minister for National Defence of the Hellenic Republic, who is currently visiting the UAE. Upon his arrival, Dendias, accompanied by Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun, attended the Guard of Honour ceremony, then laid a ...
Read More »Emirates Development Bank unveils bespoke solar energy financing programme
ABU DHABI / WAM Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has unveiled a new first-of-its-kind Solar Energy Finance Programme aimed at supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (mSMEs) across diverse sectors within the UAE. The programme will allocate AED100 million to bolster the adoption of green energy solutions, focusing on solar energy initiatives. The new programme aims to support the shift ...
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