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ABU DHABI/WAM Coinciding with the visit of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the United States this week, the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC) announced its new strategic roadmap that will build comprehensive partnerships with US-based companies to continue spearheading cutting-edge research and development enterprises and advanced clinical care. Over the years, ADSCC has emerged ...

DUBAI,/WAM The Telecommunications & Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) announced that the UAE has achieved outstanding results in a number of indicators related to government and digital services as per the United Nations E-Government Survey 2024, which focuses on the role of governments in accelerating digital transformation and artificial intelligence for sustainable development, and providing services that enhance the quality ...

DUBAI / WAM Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) and Khalifa University of Science and Technology’s Centre for Membranes & Advanced Water Technology (CMAT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance water treatment and resource management in the UAE. The agreement outlines a framework for both partners to explore and evaluate advanced membrane technologies, improve water quality, and optimise ...

DUBAI / WAM The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to help ministry employees enhance their skills in strategic foresight, leadership, digital innovation, and design thinking. Signed in line with the objectives of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, Operation 300bn, the collaboration ...

WASHINGTON / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held phone calls with former US President Bill Clinton and Jason Carter, the grandson of former President Jimmy Carter. In a phone call made during his official visit to the United States, His Highness exchanged warm greetings with Bill Clinton, highlighting the important role he played in ...

WASHINGTON/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce of the United States, to discuss areas of collaboration between the two countries. The meeting highlighted the ongoing development of UAE-US relations in the fields of economics, trade, investment, and technology, which align with both nations’ shared vision for achieving sustainable ...

WASHINGTON / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Emirati students studying at universities in the US, and Emirati astronauts Nora Al Matrooshi and Hazza Al Mansouri, graduates of NASA’s astronaut training programme. The meeting took place as part of His Highness’ official visit to the United States. During a reception held at the ...

DUBAI / WAM Meta and Dubai Future Foundation announced the launch of the first cohort of the Llama Design Drive, a regional AI Accelerator powered by Startupbootcamp targeting corporates and startups across the Middle East and North Africa. The first cohort of the programme includes 22 startups, and 8 AI development professionals focused on solving leading industry challenges related to ...

NEW YORK / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with Sigrid Kaag, UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, in New York. During the meeting, held on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Sheikh Abdullah and Kaag discussed the severe humanitarian conditions ...

DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued Decree No (53) of 2024 on the Board of Directors of the Dubai Academic Health Corporation (Dubai Health), chaired by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. As ...