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ABU DHABI / WAM Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) produced bags made by Women of Determination — by recycling fabrics and materials — to be donated to the Sheikha Fatima Fund for Refugee Women. Dr Maitha bint Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State, appreciated this initiative of supporting the participation of People of Determination in the UAE’s ...

DUBAI / WAM Silver Line Gate Group (SLG) is constructing a new manufacturing, warehouse and corporate offices facility, spanning 1.37 million square feet at Dubai Industrial City, a member of Tecom group. The AED200 million manufacturing facility is set to open in Dubai Industrial City in 2025 to bolster the UAE’s commitment to building a self-reliant food security programme. SLG ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Thought leaders and entrepreneurs from around the world discussed the opportunities presented by AI and quantum computing to optimise efficiency and growth in all walks of life, during Investopia 2023 conference. The session, titled “Quantum Leap: Transforming Industry Through Quantum Computing & AI”, was led by Jan Goetz, CEO and co-Founder of IQM Quantum Computers, Joanna ...

DUBAI / WAM A UAE delegation, headed by Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, has concluded an official visit to Oman, during which ways of enhancing cooperation in fish farming, achieving net-zero targets, mangrove plantation and the UAE’s preparations for the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28). The visit culminated in the signing of an ...

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah is set to showcase its unique and authentic tourism experiences at the world’s largest travel trade show, ITB Berlin from March 7-9, in which more than 15 government and private entities will be participating in the Sharjah exhibition along with the “Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority” (SCTDA), showcasing the diverse and vibrant aspects of the ...

DOHA / WAM HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has stressed the importance of doubling support for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and enhancing their response to the complex problems they face, especially in the fields of health, education, poverty, debt settlement, food security, and others. He also noted that developmental problems ...

SHARJAH / WAM Under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the 51st edition of the Watches and Jewellery Middle East (WJME) Show, organised by Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS), with the support of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), will kick off in the emirate of Sharjah ...

SHARJAH / WAM Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), has honoured 30 national philanthropic organisations in recognition of their long-standing partnerships with AUS and unwavering commitment to serving communities in need at the Community Partners Recognition reception. Organised by the Community Service and Outreach Division at the AUS Office of Student Affairs, the ...

DUBAI / WAM The third edition of the Dubai Metro Music Festival, organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in collaboration with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), is set to begin on Monday. The week-long celebration of global music, which runs from March 6-12, brings together some of the most innovative ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) received 4,056 requests for electricity connection through Al Namoos service in 2022, an increase of 6.1% compared to 2021. Al Namoos (an Emirati word for a winner in a race) service enables electricity connection to projects up to 150 kilowatts in just two steps and within five days. It underlines Dewa’s ...