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DUBAI / WAM The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) shared a glimpse into astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi’s contribution to the Cardiobreath experiment on the International Space Station (ISS). The experiment is a critical analysis of the impact of microgravity on cardiovascular and respiratory functions and was conducted in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Simon Fraser University and The ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and President of the Board of Trustees of Abu Dhabi University (ADU), has granted 20 scholarships to the top school graduates in recognition of their outstanding academic performance. The scholarship awardees can enrol at ADU at the start of the 2023/24 academic year ...

SHARJAH / WAM Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohamed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairperson of Sharjah Women’s Sports, has underscored that the achievements of Emirati women across local and global sporting arenas during 2022-23 reflects the dedication of athletes when backed by a clear vision and a winning strategy. The Sharjah Women’s Sports ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has officially launched the Mawaheb Talent Hub (Mawaheb), building on a successful pilot phase during which 7,450 citizens benefitted from 680 upskilling courses and workshops, and 1,650 citizens were matched to roles ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) has conducted a Nuclear Innovation & Technology Summer School, in cooperation with Khalifa University and Emirates Nuclear Technology Centre. The programme was designed to educate and prepare university students for the growing nuclear energy market requirements while enhancing the sustainability of the UAE’s nuclear energy industry. The educational programme engaged ...

ABU DHABI / wam Dr Nawal Al-Hosany, UAE Permanent Representative to the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena), has emphasised the country’s enduring contributions in solidifying both local and global initiatives of Irena to accelerate the renewable energy transition. The collaborative efforts of the UAE and Irena seek to expedite the adoption of renewable energy and enhance its role within all ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez) reported a remarkable surge in the registration of holding companies since introducing this company structure in 2020. The consistent rise in registrations highlights the growing appeal of this innovative investment vehicle, as the total number of holding companies rose by 35% to 329 in the first eight months of ...

HAVANA / WAM Hazza Ahmed Al Kaabi has presented a copy of his credentials as the UAE Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Cuba to Anayansi Rodríguez Camejo, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, at the ministry’s headquarters in the capital, Havana. Camejo wished Al Kaabi success in his work to strengthen bilateral relations across different fields between the two ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The second edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) which is set to run from November 27-30 unveiled thought-provoking details on its theme of ‘Investing in the Transition Era’, building on the successes and strong foundation positioned by its breakout edition. Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The COP28 UAE Presidency on Tuesday is using the occasion of being 100 days away from the world’s largest annual climate summit, COP28, to call on the world to come to the UAE ready to make transformational and practical progress towards addressing the climate crisis. COP28 will feature the first Global Stocktake to measure progress against ...