January, 2025

• 20 January

  UAE participates in International Geological Survey Meeting in Riyadh

  

  RIYADH / WAM The UAE participated in the International Geological Survey Meeting held during the fourth International Mining Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The meeting aimed to strengthen international cooperation in the mining sector and develop geological capabilities to enhance the production of essential minerals that support energy transition and industrial development. The UAE delegation was led by Ali Qassim, ...

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• 20 January

  Khalifa University honours 24 YFEL 2024 members

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology on Monday announced that 24 members of the 2024 Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL) programme, the flagship outreach initiative, received their certificates of completion at a grand ceremony after having concluded their annual schedule of courses and projects. The YFEL programme offers members – students and young professionals – exceptional and unmatched ...

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• 20 January

  DCAI launches ‘AI Seal’ to certify trusted AI companies

  

  DUBAI/WAM Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) has announced the launch of “Dubai AI Seal” in a move to promote trust in reputable artificial intelligence (AI) companies and help establish the city as a global leader in AI. The initiative was launched under the directives of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy ...

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• 20 January

  EAD, Aldar, Emirates Nature-WWF partner to study biodiversity

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), Aldar, and environmental charity Emirates Nature-WWF have partnered to support the implementation of marine habitat studies at Saadiyat Marine National Park aimed at preserving the region’s unique marine ecosystems. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation and was initiated when Aldar joined the Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative ...

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• 20 January

  UAE President confers First Class Order of Zayed II on Turkish Ambassador

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on Tugay Tunçer, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the UAE, in recognition of his efforts during his tenure, which significantly strengthened strategic relations between the two countries across various sectors. HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al ...

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• 20 January

  Ajman sees significant growth in BCI, hitting 135 points

  

  AJMAN/WAM Ajman has recorded a significant boost in business activity during 2024, highlighted by a remarkable growth in the number of economic licences issued and a substantial rise in the Business Confidence Index (BCI). Statistics from the Department of Economic Development in Ajman (Ajman DED) revealed a surge in the BCI, which reached 135 points, reflecting strong optimism among companies ...

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• 20 January

  ADJD provides AED34m in financial aid for insolvents in 2024

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) announced that a total of AED34 million in financial aid was provided in 2024 to insolvent individuals involved in civil, commercial, and rental cases, as well as financially distressed inmates in correctional and rehabilitation centres. The move, part of ADJD’s social responsibility initiatives, was implemented in collaboration with various contributors and supporting ...

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• 20 January

  Abu Dhabi hosts seventh PPR-GREN annual meeting

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) is hosting the 7th Annual Meeting of the Global Research and Expertise Network for Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR-GREN) from January 20 to 22 2025. The event brings together over 80 experts, researchers, and decision-makers from over 30 countries around the world to discuss strategies for controlling PPR and ...

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• 20 January

  MoFAreceives credentialscopyfrom KyrgyzstanAmbassador

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Omar Obaid Al Hassan Al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), received a copy of the credentials of Saliev Aman Akylbekovich, Ambassador of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan to the UAE. He wished the new Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan success in performing his duties and emphasised the UAE’s keenness to enhance the relations between the UAE and ...

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• 20 January

  RAK Ruler receives Japanese Ambassador

  

  RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Monday received Ken Okinawa, Ambassador of Japan to the UAE, at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City, who came to greet him on the beginning of his tenure. The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah welcomed the ambassador, wishing him ...

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