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UMM AL QAIWAIN / WAM The Umm Al Quwain Department of Tourism and Archaeology announced the latest developments in the archaeological excavation of Siniya island in its third season, indicating the existence of the oldest pearling town in the Arabian Gulf located on Siniya island, which flourished between the late 6th and mid-8th centuries AD. Sheikh Majid bin Saud bin ...

DUBAI / WAM The Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) announced the start of construction of the second phase of Dubai Helipark, its Helicopter Centre, in partnership with Air Chateau International. Air Chateau International was certified by the General Civil Aviation Authority to commence helicopter operations at the Dubai Helipark in 2022, providing a window for the multitude of private ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) accomplished several notable achievements in 2022, making it the fastest-growing IFC in the region. ADGM has been instrumental in positioning Abu Dhabi as a leading financial powerhouse and a ‘falcon economy’ by leveraging its strengths and contributing to innovation, transformation, and diversification across various key sectors. In 2022, ADGM’s strategic impetus ...

DUBAI / WAM Marking the International Day of Happiness and as part of its pioneering efforts to upskill and empower employees, Emirates Health Services (EHS) has launched the Strategy for Happiness and Wellbeing, which aims to improve the work environment, and promote happiness among staff members by engaging both employees and leadership in the strategy. The launch ceremony, organised by ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) has signed a contract with DFS Aviation Services (DAS) of Germany for the supply of air traffic control systems that will improve the capabilities and quality standards of the city’s airspace. The flexible and scalable digital platform provides comprehensive tools for tower and approach controllers to safely and efficiently manage traffic flow ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Emirates Development Bank (EDB) was awarded the “Best Customer Experience Digital Platform” award for its EDB Business Banking app at the Middle East Banking AI & Analytics Summit held in Dubai. The app was launched in 2021 to simplify the process of opening bank accounts and registering businesses, allowing them to receive an IBAN within 48 ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has further expanded the comprehensive offering of the DMCC Crypto Centre ecosystem with the addition of a major global technology partner, Enya Labs. Founded by a team of Stanford faculty and alumni, Enya Labs is a leading developer of decentralised infrastructure solutions, and is a core contributor to Boba Network. Boba Network ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Klaus Iohannis, President of Romania, to discuss bilateral relations and collaboration between the two countries and issues of mutual interest on Monday. During the talks, which took place at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the visit of President Iohannis ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Zen Film Productions, a Dubai-based boutique film production company with a premier focus on content that transcends international barriers, is now prepared to debut their original content on popular Mena OTT platform Starzplay Arabia. Starzplay, along with Netflix, is said to control two thirds of the Middle East and North Africa’s OTT services, a report by ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the “1 Billion Meals Endowment” campaign, which will establish a food endowment fund as a means to achieve sustainable food aid. Coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan, the campaign aims to mobilise local, regional ...