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SEOUL / WAM The UAE-Korea SMEs and Startup Committee held its first meeting in the Korean capital, Seoul, chaired by Alia bint Abdullah Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, and Oh Youngju, Korean Minister of SMEs and Startups. The meeting aimed to strengthen the partnership between the two countries in entrepreneurship, startups, and innovation and boost cooperation between relevant ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The highly anticipated RESOLVE 2024, hosted by ADGM Courts and the ADGM Dispute Resolution Hearing Centre (DHRC), concluded on the second day of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) with impactful conversations amongst the global dispute resolution community as well as leaders from industry and government. The event was organised by ADGM in collaboration with the UAE ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, attended the graduation ceremony of the “Shapers of Tomorrow” cohort for the academic year 2023-2024 at the academy’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The ceremony was attended by Sheikh ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired the UAE Cabinet’s meeting held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; HH Sheikh ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held discussions on Wednesday with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, focusing on the close ties between their countries and the latest regional developments. The meeting in Abu Dhabi was part of a fraternal visit by King Abdullah aimed at ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) announced its School Break Camps Programme – an initiative that brings together leading organisations to deliver diverse and enriching camps during school breaks, ensuring students have stimulating, impactful, and enjoyable experiences. Building on the popularity the summer camps received earlier this year, ADEK aims to ensure a ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Safari Park has announced that, starting on December 13, it will be extending its timings, enabling visitors to enjoy night safaris. The novel experience will offer residents and visitors a chance to appreciate wildlife by nighttime. Combined with a host of other activities, the night safari will welcome visitors for a limited period – from December ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has strengthened its position as a strategic gateway to the region, for Chinese financial institutions and multinational firms. Chinese firms are using DIFC to access markets across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, as well as Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) member countries which have strong connectivity through Dubai. During 2024, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Ministry of Culture has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts of the Republic of the Philippines (NCCA) to enhance bilateral ties, cooperation, and mutual understanding between the two countries through culture. The MoU aims to enrich cultural dialogue and preserve the national identity, enhance cooperation, and foster ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, honoured the winners of the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award 2024. The event was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court; HH Sheikh Hamdan ...