DUBAI / WAM Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, the Minister of Justice, highlighted the UAE’s digital government strategy and the country’s proactive vision for embracing the tremendous technological advancements during a meeting with justice ministers from various countries at the recently concluded the World Governments Summit (WGS) in Dubai. He emphasised the importance of using artificial intelligence (AI) ...
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DUBAI / WAM The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) with the UAE will help Mauritius become a gateway to Africa for the Middle East, said Prithvirajsing Roopun, the President of Mauritius. In an interview with WAM at the World Governments Summit (WGS) in Dubai, he said during his meetings with top UAE officials at the WGS, “We are all unanimous ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Cargo, the air cargo arm of Etihad Airways, marked a remarkable year in 2023, achieving significant growth in its dedicated cool chain products — PharmaLife and FreshForward. Pharmaceutical shipments reached an all-time high, with a staggering 37 percent increase compared to 2022. This impressive feat underscores Etihad Cargo’s robust infrastructure and expertise in handling even ...
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DUBAI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Rail, today witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Etihad Rail, the developer and ...
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RAS AL KHAIMAH/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah today attended an annual event celebrating the National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKBANK)’s achievements in 2023. H.H. Sheikh Saud acknowledged the strength and stability of the banking sector in Ras Al Khaimah, and its role in accelerating economic growth, ...
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DUBAI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, visited the Edge of Government platform at the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024, which concluded today in Dubai. The Edge of Government platform, overseen by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation under the theme “Shifting ...
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DUBAI/ WAM In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, honoured the winners of the second edition of the Global Government Excellence Award on the last day of the World Governments ...
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DUBAI/ WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today met with Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, at the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024. The summit, which concluded today, was held under the theme “Shaping Future Governments”.= The meeting was held in the presence of H.H. ...
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DUBAI/ WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, today laid the foundation stone for Bharat Mart, a market and trading platform for Indian businesses in Dubai, during a ceremony held at the World Governments Summit 2024. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid ...
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DUBAI / WAM Over its past editions, the World Governments Summit (WGS) has been instrumental in inspiring proactive measures from governments and institutions to develop and embrace digital solutions to shape future cities. By leveraging data, governments aim to become more agile and effective, steering societies towards a brighter, happier, and more prosperous future. During the 2019 World Governments Summit, ...
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