ABU DHABI / WAM Edge Group entity Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), the region’s leader in the design, construction, repair, maintenance, refit and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, has launched a new technology office in Abu Dhabi. The new office reinforces ADSB’s commitment to safeguarding intellectual property in the UAE and expanding in-country value (ICV) through collaborations with top ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Adnoc, AD Ports Group, Multi Level Group (MLG), and e& have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at exploring the implementation of transport logistics operations using eVTOLs for cargo operations to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs and carbon emissions. The project is being implemented with the support of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council ...

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met with Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft. The meeting at Abu Dhabi Energy Centre discussed ways to capitalise on opportunities for strategic partnerships between companies, institutions, and entities working in the AI, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA) has been awarded silver in the Excellence in Business Transformation category at the HR Excellence Awards 2024 in Singapore. This recognition highlights ADCDA’s successful implementation of the T-SAT training initiative, aimed at advancing the skills and capabilities of civil defence personnel across all levels, reflecting the authority’s commitment to ...

ABU DHABI/ / WAM The second annual Early Childhood Development Fair drew over 25,000 visitors to Umm Al Emarat Park, showcasing a dynamic array of workshops and activities under the theme “Curiosity Can Take You Places.” Organised in collaboration with the National Academy for Childhood Development (NACD), the three-day event was a highlight of Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week. It ...

HONG KONG / WAM A delegation from Ajman Chamber has discussed with the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) ways to enhance economic cooperation and develop the volume of inter-trade between Ajman and Hong Kong. The discussions focused on key sectors such as advanced industries, technology, logistics, energy, education, healthcare, real estate, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and innovation. The meeting, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the graduation ceremony of the first cohort of the Nafis Leadership Programme, organised by the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC), in collaboration with the UAE Government Leaders Programme and the Ministry of Human Resources and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday welcomed President Dr Nataša Pirc Musar of the Republic of Slovenia, who is on a visit to the UAE. During their meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, His Highness expressed his pleasure to be meeting the Slovenian President and his hope that ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The central bank announced that the money supply aggregate M1 increased by 0.6%, from AED884.1 billion at the end of June 2024 to AED889.3 billion at the end of July 2024. This was due to AED0.2 billion and AED5.0 billion rise in currency in circulation outside banks and monetary deposits,respectively. The money supply aggregate M2 increased ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers has signed a memorandum of understanding with DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) aimed at enhancing Dubai’s position as a global destination for digital investments. The agreement will provide access to comprehensive service packages for companies looking to launch and expand from Dubai to the world by leveraging the promising investment opportunities available in key digital ...