GAZA/WAM Two convoys carrying essential supplies and winter relief items entered Gaza through Egypt’s Rafah border crossing as part of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3”, to support Palestinian families during the current challenging conditions. The convoys comprised 20 trucks carrying over 337 tonnes of supplies, including winter clothing, tents, family kits, food items like flour, sugar, cooking oil, and rice, medical …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADQ, an active global sovereign investor with a focus on critical infrastructure and supply chains, has signed an agreement with Finnforel, a leading aquaculture technology company headquartered in Finland, under which it will explore the feasibility of a land-based fish farming facility with a capacity of three thousand tons per year in the UAE. The potential facility will …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA) has collaborated with the Department of Government Enablement (DGE) to launch a Community of Practice (CoP) for internal auditors in entities subject to its mandate. This initiative, the first of its kind in Abu Dhabi, aimed to enhance the quality and effectiveness of internal audit practices across various sectors. The initiative aligns with …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Chambers and Standard Chartered signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance collaboration aimed at fostering the growth of UAE businesses and supporting their expansion into promising global markets. Under the terms of the MoU, both parties will cooperate to provide access to integrated banking services for international companies establishing their operations in Dubai with the support of Dubai …

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority is organising the Eid Al Etihad Traditional 40-Foot Rowing Race, scheduled to take place along the Abu Dhabi Corniche on December 2 2024, as part of the authority’s participation in the annual national Union Day celebrations. A meeting was held at the Mohammed Khalaf Majlis in Abu Dhabi for the draw …

DUBAI/WAM Bedayat, the business incubator located in The Sustainable City – Dubai, has partnered with the Hamdan Innovation Incubator (Hi2), an initiative by the Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), a part of Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, to introduce the Emirati Tech Founder me, a new accelerator designed to support Emirati tech …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates and the People’s Republic of China have forged a remarkable model of cooperation, built on shared ambitions and a commitment to sustainable development, leading to mutual prosperity and economic progress. As the two nations celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations this year, their journey since 1984 has been marked by innovation and collaboration across …

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, met with the heads of delegations from the countries and organisations participating in the 19th Conference of Arab Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research, hosted by the UAE in cooperation with the …

ABU DHABI/WAM For the second consecutive year, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD), part of the M42 group, has been recognised as the top health research hospital in the UAE by the National Center for Health Research (NCHR) at the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP). This prestigious recognition not only validates the hospital’s ground-breaking clinical innovations but also underscores its …

ABU DHABI/WAM The 19th conference of Arab Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research has concluded in Abu Dhabi. Organised by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in collaboration with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (ALECSO), the conference was held under the theme ‘A Flexible Higher Education System Adapts to Rapid Global Developments’. It …