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Hamed bin Zayed briefed on research projects of Khalifa University

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, on Tuesday viewed the 100-plus innovative projects and attended startup pitches on Khalifa University Research and Innovation Day 2024, as part of the UAE’s innovation month activities. HH Sheikh Hamed was accompanied by Professor Sir John ...

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Masdar Arlington Energy breaks ground on two new battery energy storage system sites in UK

ABU DHABI/ WAM Masdar Arlington Energy, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, has broken ground at the sites of two new battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the UK. The Royle Barn Road plant in Rochdale and Welkin Road plant in Stockport will have a combined capacity of 55MW and provide enough energy to ...

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MC13’s new service regulations aim to cut global trade costs by over $125 billion

ABU DHABI/ WAM The entry into force of new disciplines on services domestic regulation, announced at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi on 27th February, is expected to lower trade costs by over US$ 125 billion worldwide. The announcement was made at an event attended by Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al ...

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Ministry of Finance announces AED10,000 penalty for late Corporate Tax registration

ABU DHABI/ WAM The Ministry of Finance today announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. 10 of 2024, amending the schedule of violations and administrative penalties of Cabinet Decision No. 75 of 2023 on the administrative penalties for violations related to the application of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the taxation of corporations and businesses. Cabinet Decision No.10 ...

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UAE participates in Oman Conference for Environmental Sustainability

MUSCAT/ WAM Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability Affairs, has participated in the Oman Conference for Environmental Sustainability, being held from 26th to 28th February, under the patronage of Sayyid Asa’ad in Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs and Personal Representative of His Majesty the Sultan. The conference is ...

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UAE’s focus on advancing sports medicine lauded

DUBAI / WAM FIFA President Gianni Infantino has applauded the UAE’s dedication to developing sports medicine, particularly in football. During his visit to the “FIFA Medical Center of Excellence” in Dubai, where Infantino explored its facilities and services for player rehabilitation from UAE and global football personalities. Impressed by the centre’s services, accredited by the Asian and International Football Federations, ...

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UAE leaders condole Saudi King on death of mother of Prince Khalid bin Saad and Prince Fahd bin Abdul Mohsen

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of the mother of Prince Khalid bin Saad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid ...

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Sharjah Executive Council issues Resolution regulating marine sports activities

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) held its weekly meeting, chaired by HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council. The meeting was attended by HH Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the ...

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