May, 2025

• 20 May

  MBZUAI strengthens research ties with France’s École Polytechnique

  

  PARIS / WAM Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) will deepen ties with France’s AI ecosystem in 2025 after expanding its relationship with École Polytechnique through a Collaborative Research Agreement. This new initiative will support mission-driven research led by core investigators from both institutions. The focus areas include advancing large language models, developing foundation models for reasoning, and ...

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• 20 May

  Abdullah bin Zayed congratulates German FM, discusses strengthening ties

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, congratulated Johann Wadephul on his appointment as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany. The two ministers, during a phone call, explored strategic partnership between the UAE and Germany, discussing ways to deepen bilateral relations and broaden ...

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• 20 May

  DCT Abu Dhabi launches region’s first dual-certified Bachelor of Arts degree in Game Design

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), Abu Dhabi University (ADU) and Rubika have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a dual-certified Bachelor of Arts degree programme in Video Game Design, launching in the upcoming academic year and marking a significant milestone in the growth of Abu Dhabi’s creative ...

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• 20 May

  Nasdaq Dubai welcomes $500mn Sukuk listed by Ajman Bank

  

  DUBAI / WAM Nasdaq Dubai on Tuesday welcomed the listing of a US$500 million Senior Sukuk issued by Ajman Bank, marking the bank’s first Sukuk issuance and debut listing on the international exchange. Issued under Ajman Bank’s $1.5 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme, the Sukuk attracted strong investor demand, achieving 5.4 times oversubscription and garnering interest from over 100 global ...

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• 20 May

  Japan’s VLC Holdings, Cyber Falcon Cyber Security Services sign pact

  

  TOKYO / WAM VLC Holdings Ltd (VLCHD), a leading Japanese technology company listed on the Nagoya Stock Exchange, and Cyber Falcon Cyber Security Services, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based Inovartic Investment, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish cybersecurity training facilities across the UAE. The MoU was signed during the Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Business Connect forum, recently organised by the ...

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• 20 May

  AD Ports, Advario sign pact for liquid bulk storage of clean energy, chemicals JV

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group, a leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, signed a Head of Terms Agreement with Advario, a leading global provider of tank storage and infrastructure solutions, to explore establishing a joint venture to develop and operate green energy and liquid bulk storage projects in the UAE and globally. The proposed joint venture, ...

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• 19 May

  ARYA by Citi Developers commissions Alec Monopoly for its waterfront Neo-Luxury

  

  DUBAI/ WAM Citi Developers unveils ARYA, a residential statement on Dubai Islands, where form and feeling are balanced. A space shaped by calm geometry, natural materials, and purposeful artistic direction. To enhance this vision, Citi Developers has commissioned the art from globally acclaimed artist Alec Monopoly, who is contributing a selection of exclusive works that elevate key spaces within the ...

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• 19 May

  Adnoc, Tubacex sign agreement to localise oilfield technology

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC announced on Monday the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Tubacex, a global leader in advanced tubular solutions, to localise critical oilfield technology, enhancing the resilience of the UAE’s industrial base. The announcement was made at the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ forum in Abu Dhabi. The agreement grants ADNOC perpetual and exclusive rights to utilise ...

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• 19 May

  Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends the 4th Make it in the Emirates forum

  

  ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the 4th Make it in the Emirates Forum, taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 19-22  May. The event is organised by ADNEC Group and hosted by the Ministry of ...

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• 19 May

  UAE President visits King of Bahrain at his residence in Abu Dhabi

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today visited His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain at his residence in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, His Highness and His Majesty, along with those in attendance, engaged in fraternal conversations reflecting the strong ties between the UAE and Bahrain and ...

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