February, 2023

• 4 February

  UAE President, Iraqi PM discuss bilateral relations

    Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Mohammed Shiaa’ Al Sudani, Prime Minister of Iraq, discussed on Friday, in a telephone conversation, the relations, various aspects of cooperation and joint work between the two countries, and ways of developing them to achieve their common interests. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed and the ...

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• 4 February

  DHA, Trends ink deal to partner on several research projects in health

  

    Dubai / WAM The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding with Trends Research and Advisory (Trends) during Arab Health 2023, to collaborate on several research projects, studies and polls relating to the health sector in the emirate. The MoU was signed by Fatima Abbas, CEO of Strategy & Corporate Development Sector at the DHA ...

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• 4 February

  UAE, Mexico to enhance cooperation in key fields

  

  Mexico City / WAM The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has coordinated a high-level economic delegation visit to Mexico. The economic delegation, which was headed by Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, explored investments and commercial opportunities to enhance cooperation between the UAE and Mexico in the fields of food security, technology, infrastructure, and industrial development. The ...

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• 4 February

  Dubai’s weeklong real estate deals cross AED9bn

    Dubai / WAM A total of 2,157 real estate transactions worth over AED9 billion were conducted during the week ending February 3, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD report revealed that 237 plots were sold for AED1.56 billion, with an additional 1,920 apartment and villa sales recorded totalling AED5.77 billion. Ranking first in ...

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• 4 February

  Drydocks World, Aker Solutions form JV to upgrade FPSO vessel

  

    Dubai / WAM Drydocks World, a DP World company, and Aker Solutions have formed a joint venture (JV) to upgrade a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel for the Rosebank oil and gas field in the UK. The new joint venture combines the complementary strengths, resources, and experience of Drydocks World’s leading marine and offshore services with Aker ...

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• 4 February

  DHA, Trends to collaborate on several research projects

  

  Dubai / WAM The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding with Trends Research and Advisory (Trends) during Arab Health 2023, to collaborate on several research projects, studies and polls relating to the health sector in the emirate. The MoU was signed by Fatima Abbas, CEO of Strategy & Corporate Development Sector at the DHA and ...

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• 4 February

  Sheikh Abdullah and French diplomat discuss partnership

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received Catherine Colonna, French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, which took place in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed their relations and available opportunities for widening their cooperation, under the framework of strategic partnership between the ...

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• 4 February

  UAE is a global example of promoting values of peace

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Shaikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council and Head of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, praised the UAE’s leadership for promoting the values of peace, tolerance, and compassion globally, making it a global example. In his statement on the occasion of the annual International Day of Human Fraternity on February 4, Shaikh ...

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• 4 February

  KHDA, Dubai Culture launch new heritage book about Al Marmoom Reserve

  

  Dubai / WAM The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), in collaboration with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), has launched a new book “Al Marmoom” documenting Emirati heritage and life in the largest unfenced nature reserve in the UAE located in Al Marmoom area. The book was written by Emirati writer and researcher Juma Khalifa bin Thalith, was ...

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• 4 February

  MBRCGI, MBRIF to boost startups in vital sectors

    Dubai / WAM The Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI) and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) launched the second edition of the Pitch@GOV initiative as part of the UAE Innovates 2023. The event aims to foster collaboration between government entities and private sector organisations, entrepreneurs, and innovators to promote culture of innovation in the country. ...

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