January, 2025

• 22 January

  Dubai chamber highlights prospects for local companies in Africa, Southeast Asia

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully organised the first ‘In Focus’ session of 2025. The event was designed to assist Dubai-based companies in exploring opportunities for expansion in Angola, Mozambique, Thailand, and the Philippines. The session, which attracted a total of 160 participants from private sector ...

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• 22 January

  MBZUAI invites applications for UGRIP from around world

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has opened applications for the third edition of its Undergraduate Research Internship Programme (UGRIP). The competitive selection process identifies the top third- and fourth-year STEM undergraduate students from around the world to attend the month-long AI programme in Abu Dhabi. The all-expenses-paid internship programme will allow the university students to ...

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• 22 January

  UAE Ambassador discusses strengthening cooperation with Bahraini Minister

  

  MANAMA/WAM Fahad Mohammed Bin Kardous Alameri, UAE Ambassador to Bahrain, has met with Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Bahraini Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Economic Development Board, accompanied by representatives from the ministry. The meeting touched on the importance of deepening collaboration between the two nations across various sectors; particularly those focused on accelerating the achievement of ...

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• 22 January

  DIFC, Lloyd’s to develop future talent in insurance sector

  

  DUBAI/WAM Dubai International Financial Academy (DIFC) Academy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Lloyd’s, the world’s leading insurance market providing specialist insurance services to businesses in over 200 countries and territories. The agreement builds on a longstanding partnership between the two sides. It aims to expand the Lloyd’s Academy’s reach, an education platform for risk professionals developed in ...

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• 22 January

  UAE President extends condolences to Turkish President over victims of Bolu hotel fire

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call on Wednesday with His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye. During the call, His Highness expressed his heartfelt condolences and sympathy over the victims of the hotel fire in Bolu Province, wishing a swift recovery to those injured. His Highness ...

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• 22 January

  UAE President receives Vice President of Islamic Republic of Iran during working visit to UAE

  

  AL AIN / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Her Excellency Dr Shina Ansari, Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Head of the Department of Environment, who is on a working visit to the UAE. The meeting was held in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ...

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• 22 January

  RAK to host Stevie Awards ceremony on February 22

  

  RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah will host a ceremony on February 22 to honour the winners of the Stevie Awards for the Middle East and North Africa for 2025. The event will be held at Waldorf Austria Hotel under the patronage of Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The event will recognise organisations in ...

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• 22 January

  Inaugural ‘Ruwad Pop-Up’ to showcase 25 Emirati projects

  

  SHARJAH/WAM The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Foundation (Ruwad), which is part of the Sharjah Economic Development Department, has finalised its preparations for the inaugural “Ruwad Pop Up” festival. The event will showcase 25 Emirati small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are part of the foundation. The event is scheduled to occur at Al Mamsha in Muweileh Commercial from today to January 26. ...

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• 22 January

  MoE spotlights UAE’s competitive advantages at Davos 2025

  

  DAVOS/WAM Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, emphasised the private sector’s role as a key partner in driving national economic growth and boosting its competitiveness at both regional and international levels. In a session titled “Hard Power: A Wake-Up Call for Businesses Amid Global Economic Shifts,” held at the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (Davos ...

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• 22 January

  Abu Dhabi Strategy for People of Determination 2020-24 lauded

  

  ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE  The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi has highlighted the key achievements in implementing key initiatives and programmes under the Abu Dhabi Strategy for People of Determination from 2020 to 2024. The diverse initiatives were implemented in collaboration with 13 governmental entities, contributing to the creation of numerous pioneering programmes aimed at improving services ...

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