DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Government Excellence Programme (DGEP) and the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) offering scholarships to support government employees to continue reinforcing Dubai’s reputation for excellence in government. The signing of the MoU coincides with the Dubai Government Excellence Programme’s 2024 assessment cycle, which follows the launch of …

ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group announced today that Maqta Gateway, its digital arm and enabler of cutting-edge trade digitalisation solutions, has acquired a 60 percent equity stake in Dubai Technologies, a trade and transportation solutions’ developer headquartered in Dubai. The total purchase consideration for the 60 percent shareholding amounts to AED28 million. The company’s FY2023 financial performance recorded …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator of Abu Dhabi’s five commercial airports, has announced the appointment of Elena Sorlini as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Sorlini transitions into the role permanently after serving in an interim capacity since June 2023. Since joining Abu Dhabi Airports, Sorlini has overseen the successful opening of Abu Dhabi International …

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity ceremony recognising the 2024 honourees of the award’s fifth edition. The award ceremony, held at the Founder’s Memorial under the theme “Tales of Light”, was …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has revoked the licence of Smart and Secure Insurance Agent (Smart and Secure), an insurance agent operating in the UAE, and struck its name off the Register, pursuant to Article 20 of the Resolution No 08 of 2011 concerning the Regulation of Insurance Agents Business. The CBUAE has imposed …

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the supervision of Central Bank of the UAE and the UAE Government’s Cyber Security Council, UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, organised the third edition of the “Cyber Wargaming 2024” as part of its efforts and initiatives to develop the banking sector further. The event aims to protect …

ABU DHABI / WAM In its participation at the 2nd edition of the World Defence Show 2024 (WDS), one of the most prominent and specialised exhibitions in the defence sector that commenced in Riyadh, the UAE National Pavilion is making a strong presence through a large platform of UAE-made products and services. This year’s edition, themed “Equipped For Tomorrow”, boasts …

DUBAI / WAM The upcoming edition of the World Governments Summit (WGS), to be held in Dubai from February 12-14, is poised to be a significant event with a rich agenda under the theme “Shaping Future Governments”. The WGS will focus on shaping a better future for humanity and will highlight six main themes and 15 global forums exploring major …

SHARJAH / WAM HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired, on Tuesday, the SEC’s meeting, held at the Sharjah Ruler’s Office, in the presence of HH Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the …

ABU DHABI / WAM Ghitha Holding PJSC (ADX: Ghitha), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate International Holding Company (ADX: IHC), announced a significant milestone in its growth strategy by expanding within the logistics and aviation sector. Through its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary, Ghitha Aeroinvest Holding RSC LTD, the company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) dated as of February 1 …