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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has written to Rodrigo Chaves, President of the Republic of Costa Rica, with an invitation to the COP28 climate change conference to be held at Expo City Dubai in November. The invitation was presented to President Chaves by Rawdha Alotaiba, UAE ambassador to Costa Rica, at ...

CAIRO / WAM The UAE International Investors Council (UAEIIC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian-Emirati Business Council (EEBC) to enhance the existing investment partnerships. The MoU also aims at creating more investment opportunities in the sectors of the new economy, green projects, recycling, clean projects, the technological sector, new digital technologies and other areas of common ...

DUBAI / WAM Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, the President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), has been honored as one of Fast Company Middle East’s Most Creative People in Business 2023, specifically recognised in the “Bringing Good Things to More People” category. Expressing her gratitude upon receiving the award, Sheikha Bodour humbly acknowledged the recognition, expressing surprise ...

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Sustainable City — the first sustainable master-planned residential community developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in partnership with Diamond Developers, has announced the launch of its final phase during the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition (Acres 2023), offering investors the last opportunity to own world-class villas in the eco-friendly development. The launch of the final ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Dr Rashad Al Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council in Yemen, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of ...

DUBAI / WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), welcomed a high-level delegation from World Smart Sustainable Cities Organisation (WeGO). The delegation included Jung Sook Park, WeGO Secretary-General, and Eunbyul Elena Cho, Head of Programme Department. The visit aimed to discuss cooperation in urban sustainability, smart technologies and innovative solutions, to achieve ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) received a delegation from the Kingdom of Norway and discussed developing a partnership and exchanging experiences with the specialised legal and judicial institutions of Norway to strengthen the cooperation that will help consolidate the foundations of justice and the rule of law, and enhance security, and social and economic stability ...

ABU DHABI / WAM AD Gaming has expanded its gaming ecosystem by welcoming MY.GAMES to Abu Dhabi, marking the latest multinational gaming business to select the emirate as its regional hub. Headquartered in Amsterdam, MY.GAMES is a leading publisher and developer of mobile, PC, and console games, with over one billion registered users worldwide. In establishing its first Mena base ...

DUBAI / WAM DMCC, the flagship free zone and government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, has hosted the unveiling of two extraordinary gemstones at its Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE). The gems were unveiled by Sotheby’s and will be available at auction in New York on June 8. The first gemstone was the Estrela de FURA — a ...

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Aquarium, operating under the Sharjah Museums Authority, is set to mark World Turtle Day with a special event to release eight medium to large green and hawksbill turtles into the sea off Al Hamriya beach. The turtles, ranging from 5 to 30 years old, have undergone rehabilitation after being found in poor condition and are now ...