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DP World, Masdar partner to drive renewable power for port operations

ABU DHABI/ WAM DP World has signed a partnership agreement with the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), a global leader in clean energy, to explore and implement renewable energy systems across its global port operations in the Middle East and Africa. The agreement aims to facilitate the widespread adoption of renewable energy and battery energy storage systems (BESS) within ...

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UAE and Türkiye Presidents discuss bilateral relations, regional developments

ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, held a telephone conversation today focused on enhancing cooperation and strengthening ties across various sectors, with a special emphasis on economic and developmental areas. The discussion was aimed at furthering the mutual interests of both ...

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Unesco grants Ajman membership to Global Network of Learning Cities

AJMAN / WAM The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) granted the emirate of Ajman membership to the Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC). Ajman joins 356 cities worldwide, showcasing its commitment to lifelong learning and fostering the exchange of ideas between member cities to achieve quality education. Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture, confirmed ...

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Three-quarters of WTO members mark finalisation of IFD Agreement

ABU DHABI / WAM Ministers representing 123 World Trade Organisation (WTO) members issued on Sunday a Joint Ministerial Declaration marking the finalisation of the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement, according to a statement by the WTO. Ministers also issued a submission asking for the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13), taking place in Abu Dhabi on 26th-29th February, to incorporate ...

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Abu Dhabi’s ECA launches 3rd cycle of Parent-friendly Label

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), in line with the UAE leadership’s vision and its commitment to early childhood development, has launched its Parent-friendly Label programme for a third cycle and is now accepting applications for organisations to earn the label. The programme, which first launched in 2021, invites semi-government, private and third-sector ...

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Goldman, Mubadala sign $1b deal to invest in Asia Pacific

ABU DHABI / WAM Goldman Sachs and Mubadala Investment Company have signed a $1bn separately managed account (Partnership) in which Mubadala and Goldman Sachs Alternatives will co-invest in private credit opportunities throughout the Asia Pacific region. The Partnership will be managed by Private Credit at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, with a dedicated on-the-ground team across multiple Asia Pacific markets. The global ...

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ADAFSA Innovates exhibition spotlights food security and safety innovations

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has organised the “ADAFSA Innovates” event at the Agricultural Oasis in the Sheikh Zayed Festival — Al Wathba from February 20-25. This is part of their participation in the UAE Innovation Month 2024 activities. The event included a series of innovative programmes and activities in the field ...

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Abdullah bin Zayed receives Vanuatu’s Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Seremaiah Nawalu, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade of the Republic of Vanuatu. During the meeting held in Abu Dhabi, the two ministers reviewed bilateral relations and areas of cooperation between the UAE and the Republic of ...

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Mohammed bin Rashid honours Arab Hope Makers, affirms: ‘Hope making is life making and the only way we can overcome challenges is through collaborative efforts’

DUBAI/ WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, crowned the 4 Arab Hope Makers finalists, awarding them a financial reward of AED 1 million each, in the presence of His Highness Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council. His ...

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