ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Albert II, Prince of Monaco, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin ...
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UAE Attorney-General receives China’s Deputy Prosecutor-General
ABU DHABI/WAM Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney-General of the UAE, received Zhang Xue Qiao, Deputy Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuratorate of China., at the Office of the Attorney-General and Federal Prosecution in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways of enhancing their cooperation in legal and judicial areas and issues of mutual concern. They ...
Read More »Barakah: A continuous journey to reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainability
ABU DHABI/WAM The environmental policies in place at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the Al Dhafra region are a leading model that supports sustainable development in the United Arab Emirates. This is achieved by complying with local environmental regulations and adhering to the highest international standards. Barakah Plant places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, which is reflected ...
Read More »Third Investopia Summit in Abu Dhabi to kick off in February 2024
ABU DHABI/WAM Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, announced the details of the upcoming edition of the Investopia summit, which will be held in Abu Dhabi on 28th and 29th of February 2024, under the theme “Emerging Economic Frontiers: Investing in Fast-Growing Sectors in the New Economy.” The summit is set to draw the ...
Read More »UAE Space Agency announces winners of Planet X Challenge at Dubai Airshow 2023
DUBAI/WAM On the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow, the UAE Space Agency announced the names of the winners of the Planet X Challenge 2023. The number of participants in this year’s edition was four times more than that of the 2021 edition. There were 18 participants in the Lander Challenge for Startups SMEs, 67 teams in the Research and Innovation ...
Read More »Ajyaal Publishers wins Mohammed bin Rashid Arabic Language Award
SHARJAH/WAM Ajyaal Publishers, a member of the Emirates Publishers Association, emerged victorious in the seventh edition of the Mohammed bin Rashid Arabic Language Award, receiving an accolade in the “Best Initiative for Teaching and Learning Arabic in Early Education” category in recognition of the publishing house’s pioneering “One Book for You and One Day of Study for Us” initiative. The ...
Read More »Minister of State for Defence Affairs visits various pavilions at Dubai Airshow
DUBAI/WAM Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, visited the final day of the 18th edition of the Dubai Airshow, held at Al Maktoum International Airport. Al Bowardi viewed the pavilions of several local and international entities, including those of the UAE Space Agency, Sendan International Company, and the Russian pavilion. During his tour, he also ...
Read More »EDGE’s EPI to begin prototype production of machined aluminium and assembly parts for Raytheon
ABU DHABI/WAM EPI, the cornerstone of precision engineering in the UAE’s aerospace, oil gas, and defence industries, today announced they had been contracted to produce prototype aluminium and assembly parts to the Coyote programme for Raytheon, an RTX business. The announcement was made during the Dubai Airshow, which will conclude today at Dubai World Central. EPI is part of the ...
Read More »ADSB, ADNOC Logistics & Services partner to enhance in-country value with construction of two vessels
ABU DHABI/WAM EDGE entity Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), the UAE’s leader in the design, new build, repair, maintenance, refit, and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, announced that it is building two 28-metre vessels for ADNOC Logistics and Services plc (ADNOC LS), a global energy maritime logistics leader. The order for these vessels further strengthens the relationship between ADNOC ...
Read More »FANR issues Operating License for Unit 4 of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
ABU DHABI/WAM The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), the UAE’s independent nuclear regulator, has today issued the Operating License for Unit 4 of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant to Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), which is responsible for the operation of the nuclear power plant located in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi Emirate in the United Arab Emirates. ...
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