TOKYO/WAM New 10,000 yen ($62), 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen banknotes featuring cutting-edge anti-counterfeit technology went into circulation in Japan on Wednesday, in the first design change in two decades, reported Kyodo News. The first batches of the new bills, featuring three-dimensional holograms of historical figures, were transported by truck from the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ’s) head office to financial …

PARIS/WAM Emerging economies have increasingly driven global agricultural market developments over the last 20 years and are projected to continue to do so over the next decade, according to a report released on Tuesday by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2024-2033 is …

ASTANA/WAM On behalf of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, arrived today in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan, leading the UAE delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Kazakhstan is hosting the two-day summit under the theme: “Strengthening multilateral dialogue …

VIENNA/WAM The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation of the United Arab Emirates is taking part in the International Conference on Nuclear Knowledge Management and Human Resources Development, which is organised by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from 1st-5th July at its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The conference aims to review global developments related to nuclear knowledge management and human …

ABU DHABI/WAM The number of travellers passing through Abu Dhabi’s airports reached around 22.4 million in 2023. Data released on Wednesday by Abu Dhabi Airports in the Key Transport Statistics 2023 report by the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD), revealed that the number of annual arrivals through the emirate’s airports reached over 11.1 million, while the number of departures …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates and the Federative Republic of Brazil have issued a joint statement to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations. Below is the full text of the statement: “The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Brazil and the United Arab Emirates are pleased to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between the …

ABU DHABI/WAM Adnoc Drilling Company on Wednesday confirmed the award of an estimated total contract value of $733 million, by Adnoc Offshore for three island drilling rigs in support of the growing operations at the offshore Zakum field. Abdulrahman Abdulla Al Seiari, Chief Executive Officer of Adnoc Drilling, said, “Adnoc Drilling is honoured to receive this substantial award, which marks …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and Khalifa University of Science and Technology have collaborated to shape future-ready STEM leaders by elevating the skills and knowledge of teachers and 11th-grade students in Abu Dhabi’s Charter Schools. The dual-focused programme will enhance STEM teaching capacities while facilitating students’ transition from high school to university, preparing …

NEW YORK/WAM Burjeel Holdings on Wednesday announced the launch of the Burjeel Institute for Global Health in the United States. The launch event was attended by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, who discussed how the UAE, in collaboration with international partners, is spearheading efforts to utilise research and education for improving global health …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Burjeel Holdings to advance research in health sciences, enhance the academic experience for university students through practical expertise, and advance clinical studies in the UAE. This partnership will also increase opportunities for national and international grants for ADU students and faculty members. The MoU was signed …