April, 2023

• 11 April

  Tahnoun bin Zayed: ‘Zayed Humanitarian Work Day an everlasting stop on a national march of generosity and kindness for all peoples on earth’

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM  HH Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, said that Zayed Humanitarian Work Day is an everlasting stop on a national march of generosity and kindness for all peoples on earth. In statements marking theZayed Humanitarian Work Day, Sheikh Tahnoun added: “Late Sheikh Zayed bin ...

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• 11 April

  UAE President sends COP28 invitation to Chairman of Yemeni Presidential Council

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a written letter to Dr Rashad Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen, which discussed bilateral relations and also included an invitation to attend COP28, which will be held in the UAE this November. The letter was received by Al-Alimi from ...

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• 11 April

  G42-Microsoft deal to speed up digital transformation in UAE

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM G42 and Microsoft announced their intention to collaborate on the development of the public sector and industry-focused solutions that leverage Microsoft’s partner ecosystem and cloud capabilities. These solutions will benefit UAE organisations to address citizen and customer needs. Formalised in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that was signed at G42’s premises, the agreement will allow both ...

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• 11 April

  Al Jalila Foundation recognizes Dubai’s Marriott International with a ‘Crystal of Hope’

  

  DUBAI / WAM Al Jalila Foundation, a member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives dedicated to transforming lives through medical innovation, has recognised Marriott International, the world-renowned hospitality chain, as a long-standing partner and major supporter of their mission. Since the collaboration began in 2015, Marriott International has raised AED11 million making it the largest contribution by ...

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• 11 April

  NBF inks deal to finance its rooftop solar projects in UAE

  

  DUBAI / WAM The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) announced that it has provided a long-term credit facility to CleanMax for refinancing its rooftop solar portfolio in the UAE. The facility will cover 48 different operational rooftop solar assets, located in industrial facilities, malls, schools, and universities. This new partnership between NBF and CleanMax therefore represents a significant step towards ...

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• 11 April

  CodersHQ held ‘Metaversing your education’ workshop

  

  DUBAI/ WAM CodersHQ, an initiative of the National Programme for Coders, organised an interactive workshop titled “Metaversing Your Education” that focussed on the application of metaverse technology in higher education and was aimed at students from universities across the UAE. The workshop witnessed participation from various speakers, including; Thaer Faraj CEO of Beyond Universe — a Microsoft partner in the ...

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• 11 April

  Abu Dhabi’s QCC publishes its annual report for 2022

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) has made major strides in developing the quality infrastructure of Abu Dhabi, enhancing the emirate’s regional and international competitiveness in various key sectors, according to its annual report for 2022. QCC reported that achievements last year spanned preparing and implementing conformity programmes, reviewing and approving technical documents for partners, ...

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• 11 April

  UAE unveils initiative to boost sustainable development

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has introduced the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) planning programme in line with UAE’s Year of Sustainability. The SEA programme will aid in evaluating environmental impacts and guiding the investigation of alternatives and potential mitigation and monitoring efforts associated with strategic projects, plans, and development programmes. The programme will promote ...

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• 11 April

  Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival comprises 152 races

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Lara Sawaya, Executive Director of the HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival, affirmed that the 15th edition of the festival will comprise a total of 152 races. The new edition of the festival is taking place in implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al ...

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• 10 April

  Car price cuts in China intensify amid heated price war

  

  BLOOMBERG Anyone shopping for a new car in China is in the right place at the right time. The world’s largest auto market is in the midst of a heated price war, and the situation is only intensifying. In the first quarter, a total of 649 variants of passenger cars, or around 20% of all vehicles on the market, saw ...

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