Dubai / WAM The 26th edition of Dubai International Pharmaceuticals & Technologies Conference & Exhibition- Duphat, will kick off on Monday, April 5, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The highly anticipated Duphat 2021 is expected to attract over 20,000 visitors and participants from 75 countries over the course of three-days. Organised annually by Index Conferences and Exhibitions – a ...
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Dubai to host region’s first Cybertech Global event from April 5
DUBAI / WAM Dubai is set to host the region’s first Cybertech Global event, an international exhibition and conference for the cyber industry, at the Grand Hyatt Dubai from April 5-7. The 8th edition of the largest security networking event to be held outside the United States is being hosted by the Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC). A total of ...
Read More »Adihex contributes to promoting captive-bred falcons
Abu Dhabi / WAM Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, the 18th edition of the International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (Adihex) will be organised by the Emirates Falconers’ Club from the September 27 to the October 3, at the Abu Dhabi ...
Read More »UAE sees 2,210 new recoveries from Covid-19
Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 252,243 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement on Saturday, the ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary ...
Read More »Joe Biden assures Ukraine of support as Russia tensions rise
Bloomberg US President Joseph Biden pledged to stand with Ukraine against Russian “aggression†in his first official phone call with his counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who raised concerns of troop movement near the border. Biden “affirmed the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s ongoing aggression in the Donbas and Crimea,†the White ...
Read More »Dafza launches innovative tech start-up programme
Dubai / WAM The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (Dafza) officially launched a one-of-a-kind innovative start-up program called Scality, which is set to attract local, regional and global tech start-ups and enable them to establish and grow their businesses in the region. Scality offers start-ups the opportunity to set up and operate their businesses with flexibility and convenience through a commercially ...
Read More »AI, advanced tech industries to drive UAE’s sustainable growth
ABU DHABI / WAM When it comes to delivering on a future vision, the UAE has set the standard in the Middle East. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, has said that industries of the future are central to the UAE government’s efforts to secure sustainable ...
Read More »Etisalat launches free web extension for autistic users
ABU DHABI / WAM Etisalat, in partnership with the Ministry of Community Development, on Wednesday announced the launch of a first of its kind web extension aimed at simplifying the World Wide Web and making it autistic-friendly. The launch was made on Wednesday in the presence of Dr Ahmed bin Ali, Group Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, Etisalat, and Wafa ...
Read More »Qasr Al Watan opens its doors to local artists for live painting
Abu Dhabi / WAM Qasr Al Watan, one of the only working palaces of its kind in the world, welcomed a host of UAE-based artists and art students from La Parole Art Gallery and New York University Abu Dhabi. The unique painting sessions saw the participation of 16 up-and-coming artists. In a bid to preserve and promote culture, artistry and ...
Read More »Bolsonaro fires 3 military chiefs after dismissing defense head
Bloomberg Commanders of Brazil’s army, navy and air force were fired after President Jair Bolsonaro dismissed his defense chief as part of a broader cabinet restructuring. The shake-up, precipitated by congressional allies who have been unhappy with the president’s pandemic response, displeased the heads of the military who received no advance warning about the replacement of Defense Minister Fernando Azevedo ...
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