DUBAI / WAM As part of its leadership in organising the first participation of the Space Pavilion in COP28, and based on its pioneering role as an enabler of the space sector, the UAE Space Agency organised the Space Agencies Leaders’ Summit, the first summit of its kind with the participation of more than 20 international space agencies. By bringing ...
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UAE’s drive to transform energy sector highlighted
DUBAI / WAM Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, affirmed that the UAE’s energy sector is vital to ensuring the success of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), taking place at Dubai Expo City with the participation of world leaders. The UAE realised early on the importance of a realistic and responsible energy transition and succeeded ...
Read More »UAE’s Masdar acquires 1GW renewable projects in Poland
DUBAI / WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) on Monday announced the acquisition of eight hybrid renewable energy projects, along with Taaleri Energia, a Finnish-based renewable energy developer and fund manager, marking a significant expansion to both companies’ Polish renewable energy portfolios. Masdar and Taaleri Energia have purchased the projects from Domrel Biuro Usług Inwestycyjnych (Domrel), a leading developer ...
Read More »Green Fujairah Initiative launched on sidelines of COP28
DUBAI / WAM The Fujairah Environment Authority has launched the Green Fujairah Initiative, which includes several pillars that will address climate change and reflects the commitment of the Emirate of Fujairah to mobilise climate action efforts across various sectors. This came during a panel discussion organised by the Authority at UAE House of Sustainability, in the Green Zone at the ...
Read More »Khalifa Al Marar heads UAE delegation to 158th session of GCC Ministerial Meeting
DOHA / WAM Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, headed the UAE delegation to the 158th Ministerial Council Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which was held on Monday in Doha, the capital of the State of Qatar. The ministerial meeting was in preparation for the 44th session of the Supreme Council of the GCC, which will be ...
Read More »Hamdan bin Zayed receives President of Angola
ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, received at Al Nakheel Palace on Monday, President João Lourenço of the Republic of Angola, and discussed with him bilateral relations and ways to enhance them. During the meeting, Sheikh Hamdan welcomed the guest president, who is visiting the country to participate in the ...
Read More »Winter is ‘snow’ much better in the Capital at Snow Abu Dhabi’s first-ever Winter Wonderland
ABU DHABI/ GULF TIME For the first time ever, Snow Abu Dhabi will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland from 01-25 December, so guests in the Capital can enjoy a bumper line-up of family-friendly activities surrounded by real snow! Santa Claus is coming to town and guests will have the chance to meet the man himself and his merry elves ...
Read More »Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed visits COP28 site, reviews preparations to receive delegations
DUBAI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited the COP28 site at Expo City Dubai as the country prepares to host the global conference until 12 December. His Highness toured the site and was briefed on the preparations of its facilities and ...
Read More »Sharjah Ruler receives Sultan Alneyadi, Hazzaa Almansoori
SHARJAH/ WAM H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, received on Thursday, Astronauts Sultan AlNeyadi, Hazzaa Almansoori and UAE Mission 2 team, at the Sharjah Academy of Astronomy, ...
Read More »ADGM, CPX sign MoU to strengthen cybersecurity resilience
ABU DHABI/ WAM CPX Holding, a leading provider of digital-first cybersecurity solutions and services, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The memorandum was signed during the Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) by Paul Lawson, Executive Director Cyber Defence, CPX and Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Chief Support Services Officer, ADGM and witnessed by Mohammed Hamad ...
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