AMMAN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on Sunday witnessed the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Jordan. The first CEPA to be signed between the UAE and an Arab nation, the deal aims to deepen ...
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DMT expanding Abu Dhabi Canvas to showcase UAE’s heritage, local artists in public spaces
ABU DHABI / WAM In a collaborative effort aimed at enriching the capital’s public spaces, the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has partnered with Mubadala, through the Mubadala Foundation and its partnership with the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, and Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), to expand the Abu Dhabi Canvas initiative. The new project ...
Read More »WETEX 2024 supports UAE consensus in driving climate action
DUBAI / WAM The Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2024 supports the COP28 Pledge to triple global renewable energy generation capacity and the historic UAE Consensus to double energy efficiency worldwide. WETEX gathers innovative solutions from thousands of local and international companies specialising in sustainability and clean energy, while also promoting climate financing and investment in clean energy ...
Read More »Abdullah bin Zayed congratulates new Syrian FM during call on bilateral ties
ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has congratulated Bassam Sabbagh on the occasion of his appointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic. During a phone conversation today, the two sides discussed boosting UAE-Syria ties to serve their mutual interests. They also ...
Read More »EHES conference explores sustainable healthcare financing
DUBAI/WAM The 4th Emirates Health Economics Society (EHES) Annual Conference 2024, which recently concluded in Dubai addressed global and regional challenges in health economics, focusing on sustainable healthcare financing and value-based healthcare systems. Dr Fatima Al Kaabi, Director-General of Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), highlighted the UAE’s leadership in health economics, supported by the country’s visionary approach to developing a sustainable ...
Read More »ZHO celebrates World Cerebral Palsy Day
ABU DHABI/WAM Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) emphasised the importance of raising awareness about cerebral palsy. In a statement to mark the World Cerebral Palsy Day, which falls on October 6 every year, aiming to raise awareness and show solidarity with individuals with cerebral palsy, as well as to highlight their health, educational, psychological, social, and rehabilitative ...
Read More »UAE showcases future-ready govt at GGTC launch in Berlin
DUBAI/WAM The UAE government marked its participation in the official inauguration of the Global Government Technology Centre (GGTC) in Berlin. This pioneering centre, a collaborative effort between the World Economic Forum and GovTech Campus Deutschland, is dedicated to unlocking the transformative potential of digital technologies in reshaping public services on a global scale. As the latest addition to the World ...
Read More »Mohammed bin Rashid chairs UAE Cabinet meeting in Al Marmoom, launches ‘Plant the Emirates’ programme
DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the “Plant the Emirates” national programme. The programme comprises several initiatives that align with the UAE’s vision to advance agricultural development and boost sustainable national food security. The announcement was made during the UAE Cabinet meeting held ...
Read More »Economy… Shaping the Global Media Landscape
ABDULLA BIN MOHAMMED BIN BUTTI AL HAMED Media plays a vital role in driving economic growth, from showcasing achievements and developments to generating revenue and attracting investment that fuels the national economy.In reality, media has never been merely a tool for entertainment or news dissemination, but an economic industry in itself, playing a vital role in shaping national and global ...
Read More »NIO, CYVN Holdings form joint venture to advance smart electric vehicle innovation across MENA
CAIRO/WAM In the presence of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, NIO, a leader in the premium smart electric vehicle (EV) sector, has partnered with Abu Dhabi-based CYVN Holdings, a leading investor in smart and advanced mobility, to launch NIO MENA. The collaboration marks NIO’s ...
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