January, 2025

• 14 January

  World Future Energy Summit 2025 opens in Abu Dhabi

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM World Future Energy Summit 2025, hosted by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar, opened on Tuesday at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi as part of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). The three-day summit is set to be a beacon for global collaboration, innovation, and action, with a roster of high-level ministerial and energy policymakers ready to ...

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• 14 January

  UAE, Uruguay to join forces in clean energy, climate action

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and Uruguay’s Ministry of Industry, Energy, and Mining have signed a memorandum of cooperation on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025. Nawal Al Hanaee, Director of the Future Energy Department at MoEI, and Christian Nieves Lauz, National Energy Director of the Ministry of Industry, Energy, and Mining of ...

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• 14 January

  UAE, Malaysia sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to deepen trade, investment ties

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates and Malaysia have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) during a ceremony witnessed by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia. The agreement is designed to accelerate bilateral trade, promote private sector collaboration, and create new opportunities for investment in high-growth sectors. ...

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• 14 January

  UAE President, New Zealand Prime Minister witness signing of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has joined His Excellency Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, to witness the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two nations. The agreement, signed at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) by His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of ...

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• 14 January

  SCCI, Jordanian delegation discuss trade, investment ties

  

  SHARJAH/WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) engaged in high-level discussions with a diplomatic and economic delegation from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to explore new avenues for trade and investment cooperation. The discussions focused on enhancing private sector communication, increasing investments, and exploring opportunities through organising business forums and networking events that bring together top entrepreneurs from ...

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• 14 January

  Abu Dhabi Ship Building launches first vessel in ‘FALAJ 3’ Programme

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM EDGE Group entity Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) celebrated a significant milestone with the launch of the first FALAJ 3 class vessel during a ceremony held at the ADSB shipyard. This launch marks a pivotal phase in fulfilling the contract with the Ministry of Defence (MOD), paving the way for an advanced fleet of vessels designed to enhance ...

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• 14 January

  UAE President recognises the 2025 winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday recognised the 2025 winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize. Celebrating the transformational impact of 11 pioneering organisations and high schools from around the world, the prize reflects the UAE’s commitment to fostering scalable solutions to global challenges and empowering communities in their pursuit of sustainable prosperity. ...

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• 14 January

  Innovative Ideas and Global Collaboration Take Centre Stage at LUMS Annual Conference

  LAHORE/GULF TIME Governance and inclusion play a crucial role in building resilient and equitable societies. This theme brought together leading voices from around the world for the third Pathways to Development Conference, held recently at LUMS, one of Pakistan’s premier academic institutions. A hallmark of this annual conference is its ability to connect academic insights with policymaking. Panels and discussions ...

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• 13 January

  ADSSA names FAB as banking partner for marriage loan service

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority (ADSSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), appointing it as the banking partner for its marriage loan service. This initiative is part of the Emirati Family Growth Programme launched by the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi to enhance the quality of life and boost ...

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• 13 January

  TikTok showcases creative tools, success strategies at 1 Billion Followers Summit

  

  DUBAI/WAM Basel Anabtawi, Head of Content Operations at TikTok Middle East and North Africa, took center stage at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai to deliver a keynote speech titled ‘Small Spark, Big Impact: How Creativity Thrives on TikTok.’ This session was held as part of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest summit dedicated to the content ...

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