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MOGADISHU/ WAM The Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Mogadishu has been officially reopened with a special ceremony, in the presence of Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, and Ahmad Juma Al Rumaithi, UAE Ambassador to Somalia. The hospital reopened following comprehensive renovations and the installation of new medical equipment. The medical facility encompasses eight major departments: ...

SHARJAH/ WAM American University of Sharjah (AUS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA), Waterloo, Canada, on Thursday on the AUS campus. The primary objective of this partnership is to fortify cooperation in international studies, global governance, and transnational diplomacy. Under the terms of the agreement, the two institutions will jointly engage in research, ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The UAE is steadfast in its global drive to end neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which affect more than 1.6 billion people globally, at a rate of one in five people. Inspired by the country’s humanitarian principles of helping underprivileged countries and promoting health and well-being worldwide, this drive includes various multilateral efforts and initiatives. Just a few ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM e& enterprise has announced it is the official Host Partner for the upcoming International Data Corporation (IDC) Middle East CIO Summit 2024. Taking place in Dubai on 21st and 22nd February, 2024, under the theme “The Future of IT: Rethinking Digitalisation for an AI Everywhere World”, the 17th annual edition of this highly anticipated event will underscore ...

DUBAI/ WAM Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the key financial engine of UAE economic development and industrial advancement, was recognised at the 11th Annual International Finance Awards held in Dubai on 18th January. EDB won the ‘Best Regional Development Bank’ accolade in recognition of its long tenor patient debt approach and innovative financing solutions to empower businesses and drive economic impact. ...

DUBAI/ WAM The Organising Committee of the UAE SWAT Challenge has said that 87 teams from 48 countries will be participating in the event, up from 55 last year, including five female and two mixed teams. The fifth edition of the competition will commence this coming Saturday at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai. Arab representation in the competition ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award stands as an innovative promotional and marketing platform dedicated to supporting local producers. Aligned with the award’s objectives of encouraging agricultural sectors, it aims to support outstanding farmers and livestock breeders while emphasising their crucial role in advancing agricultural sustainability and ensuring food security. The award hosts nine diverse festivals ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The Ministry of Investment of the UAE and the Ministry of Digital Governance of the Hellenic Republic have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a framework for investments in digital infrastructure with a focus on data centre projects in Greece The agreement was signed by Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, and Dimitris Papastergiou, ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded Nguyen Manh Tuan, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the UAE, the First Class Medal of Independence on the occasion of the end of his tenure as ambassador to the UAE, and in appreciation of his work. Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has congratulated Stéphane Séjourné, on his appointment as the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs in France. During a phone call, the two ministers discussed the strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and France and ways to enhance cooperation across all fronts. The UAE top ...