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Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed inaugurates CMA Terminals Khalifa Port

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has inaugurated CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, a AED3.1 billion ($ 845 million) container terminal managed by a joint venture between the CMA CGM Group’s subsidiary CMA Terminals (70 per cent) and Abu Dhabi ...

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DoE Youth Programme empowers future Emirati leaders

ABU DHABI/WAM The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi (DoE) hosted a Youth Programme as part of the ongoing International Desalination and Water Reuse World Congress (IDRA World Congress 2024). The Youth Programme convened industry experts and leading professors to engage youth from the UAE and beyond in strategic discussions, ideation sessions, and workshops. Key topics include tackling global water ...

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Dewa signs partnership agreement with EPRI

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), a leading global organisation for electric power research and development. The agreement fosters strong collaboration in training, and implementing the latest applications in renewable energy, grid modernisation, energy storage solutions and more. EPRI will provide training programmes and courses for ...

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EtihadWE to explore electricity at lower rates for RAK industries

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Investment and Development Office of Ras Al Khaimah (IDO) to explore the potential for providing preferential electricity tariffs to industrial customers in the emirate. The MoU was signed in the presence of Sheikh Khalid bin Saud Al Qasimi, Vice Chairman of Ras Al ...

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Kenya on Independence Day

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President William Samoei Ruto of Kenya on his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, ...

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Abdullah bin Zayed meets Indian Prime Minister in New Delhi

NEW DELHI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met on Thursday with Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, at the start of the UAE Top Diplomat’s official visit to New Delhi to participate in the India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting, and the Fourth UAE-India Strategic Dialogue. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah ...

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Hamdan bin Zayed issues Decree to protect soil from degradation in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), issued Decree No (6) of 2024 regarding the issuance of a policy to protect soil from degradation in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The decree stipulates that EAD, in coordination with the concerned entities, will follow ...

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ADGM Academy, Visa ink deal for financial sector innovation in UAE

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Visa, a world leader in digital payments, on Thursday announced a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ADGM Academy (ADGM Academy), the educational arm of ADGM. Under the framework of the MoU, Visa and ADGM Academy will collaborate to foster innovation, education, and professional development within the UAE’s financial sector, aligning with the national strategy, “We the ...

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UAE President endorses appointment of Board of Directors of XRG

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has endorsed the Board of Directors for XRG, a transformative international energy investment company. Launched by ADNOC in November 2024 with an enterprise value exceeding $80 billion (AED290 billion), XRG will prioritise strategic investments that capitalise on the transformation of global energy systems, enable sustainable economic growth, and ...

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UAEU ranks 1st nationally in QS Sustainability 2025

AL AIN/WAM The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has achieved a significant milestone in the QS World University Rankings for Sustainability 2025, securing the top position nationally, 58th in Asia, and 343rd globally. This remarkable advancement, with a 51-spot improvement compared to last year, underscores the university’s commitment to sustainable development and its growing academic leadership. Zaki Nusseibeh, Chancellor of ...

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