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SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the establishment of an organic honey products factory and laboratory in the central region. The facility will produce honey and pharmaceutical and cosmetic materials derived from honey, with the project expected to be completed in October 2025. In its first phase, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), in partnership with the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), is set to launch HCT-SAT1 this January – the first satellite designed by HCT students. This marks a groundbreaking project at the HCT system level in the field of space exploration. Over a year, 34 students from various disciplines contributed to the ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi is set to host the third round of the UAE Formula 4 Powerboat Championship on January 18 and 19, organised by Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club. The round will take place on the waters of the Abu Dhabi Corniche, showcasing high-speed powerboats and precision control. The first round of the championship was held last December in ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Omar Obaid Al Hassan Al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), received a copy of the credentials of Mawien Makol Ariik, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan to the UAE. He wished the new Ambassador of South Sudan success in performing his duties and emphasised the UAE’s keenness to enhance the relations between the ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, highlighted the UAE’s leading position in clean and renewable energy, emphasising its crucial role in stabilising global energy markets and driving sustainable development through significant domestic energy investments. He noted that the UAE’s energy strategy prioritises a balanced approach, integrating traditional and clean energy sources, a cornerstone of ...

DUBAI/WAM Gulf Mercantile Exchange (GME), the premier international commodity exchange in the Middle East, has announced its continued growth for 2024, demonstrating robust growth across key metrics and reinforcing its position as a leading platform for commodity trading in the region. Total trading volume increased by 12% year-on-year, from 1,176,055 contracts in 2023 to 1,318,466 contracts in 2024. Front-month contract ...

ABU DHABI/WAM International officials participating in the 15th session of the IRENA Assembly have emphasised the UAE’s exceptional leadership in energy transition projects and initiatives that contribute to achieving the global target of tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the meetings, which began yesterday in Abu Dhabi as ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday welcomed His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, who is on a working visit to the UAE to participate in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). His Highness expressed his pleasure in hosting the Azerbaijani President and thanked him for accepting the invitation to ...

AD MEDIA OFFICE / ABU DHABI His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and His Excellency Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE National Security Advisor, ...

RAS AL KHAIMA/GULF TIME Lacasa Living, the boutique development arm of Lacasa Architects & Engineering Consultants, announced the launch of Ola Residences at Al Marjan Island. This residential project, valued at AED 200 million  is set to add to the rapidly growing demand for properties in Al Marjan Island Ras Al Khaimah. With an expected handover in Q1 2027, Ola ...