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ABU DHABI/ WAM ADNEC Group has partnered with Terrax Environmental Limited at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) to develop TerraTile, a 100 percent recycled modular flooring system for events. Made from 100 percent waste and 100 percent recyclable, TerraTiles is a fully sustainable circular product. Each TerraTile is equivalent to over five kilogrammes of recycled waste and represents a ...

ABU DHABI / WAM As anticipation builds for the highly anticipated AIM Congress 2024, AIM Startup, in collaboration with Bloom, announced an exclusive workshop tailored to empower visionary tech entrepreneurs to seize the full potential of this premier global investment platform. AIM Congress, scheduled for 7th-9th May, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is poised to convene industry leaders, policymakers, investors, ...

NEW YORK / WAM Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, the newly-appointed Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, succeeding Lana Nusseibeh in this role. In their meeting following the credentials ceremony, Ambassador Abushahab and Secretary-General Guterres discussed common priorities and ways to enhance cooperation between the UAE and the UN ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Alpha Dhabi Holding has announced that it will divest 49% of its subsidiary Alpha Dhabi Construction Holding (ADCH) to ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company. ADH will retain a 51% shareholding in ADCH, continuing its commitment to the construction sector in strategic partnership with ADQ. The partnership will combine the expertise and capabilities of ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, issued Decree No. (31) of 2024 forming the Board of Trustees of the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia). According to the Decree, the Managing Director and CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will chair the Board. The Board ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The National Library and Archives will host the fourth edition of the International Translation Conference at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi from 17 – 18 April 2024. Held under the theme Pushing New Boundaries: Translation and Building Knowledge Societies, the conference will discuss more than 35 research papers. His Excellency Abdullah Majed Al Ali, the Director-General ...

ABU DHABI /AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has issued a decision regarding the qualifications required for suppliers in the Fodder Market under the Abu Dhabi Livestock Breeders Support Programme. The decision aims to ensure the quality and continuity of animal feed supply to beneficiaries of the direct smart cash support programme for livestock breeders. ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has expanded its native tree-tagging programme to encompass all naturally occurring native trees in Abu Dhabi’s wild habitats and natural reserves. The initiative is a collaborative effort with the agency’s strategic partners aiming to bolster sustainability, safeguard Abu Dhabi’s natural heritage and reinforce the emirate’s position as ...

GUANGZHOU / WAM The 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair, widely known as the Canton Fair, kicked off with an impressive display of the country’s economic resilience and commitment to global trade. The event, which will run until May 5, welcomed over 60,000 international buyers on its first day, with the total number of registered attendees surpassing ...

DUBAI / WAM One hundred and five homes priced in excess of $10 million were sold in Dubai during the first three months of the year, up 19 percent on Q1 2023, according to the latest analysis from global property consultant, Knight Frank. Faisal Durrani, Partner – Head of Research, MENA, explained, “The level of deal activity in Dubai continues ...