January, 2025

• 8 January

  Artificial Intelligence Office releases whitepaper on remote work

  

  DUBAI/WAM The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office has released a whitepaper on the best practices and future policies developed and implemented by the UAE government in activating the remote work system. The paper, created in collaboration with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), aims to enhance remote work systems by leveraging global trends and the expertise developed by the ...

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• 8 January

  Ministry of Economy unveils specialised training programme for DNFBP sectors

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Economy has launched a specialised training programme aimed at developing capacities, professional skills, and compliance awareness among compliance officers in Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs), under its supervision, and private sector employees to combat money laundering and counter the financing of terrorism. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the International Compliance Association (ICA), is ...

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• 8 January

  RX4E: World’s FIRST Commercially Certified Electric Aircraft Takes Flight

  

  GULF TIME We are pleased to share that the RX4E, a four-seater electric aircraft developed by the Liaoning General Aviation Academy (LGAA), has secured Type Certification (TC No.: 0095A) issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) on December 29, 2024. With this, the RX4E has become the world’s first electric aircraft certified under Part 23 regulations for commercial ...

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• 7 January

  European OECD countries lead nuclear power generation, says IEA monthly report

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Electricity generation from nuclear power in the countries of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) reached approximately 144.7 TWh in September 2024, accounting for 16.4% of the total electricity production in these countries. The International Energy Agency (IEA), in its Monthly Electricity Statistics report, said that over the first three quarters of 2024, electricity ...

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• 7 January

  Ducab achieves year of unprecedented growth, sustainability milestones

  

  DUBAI / WAM Ducab Group concluded 2024 with record growth, strengthening its position as a global leader in energy solutions and sustainable manufacturing. In its 45th year of operations, the group expanded into more than 20 new markets, significantly increased production capacity, and launched innovative eco-friendly products. These initiatives powered large-scale infrastructure projects and accelerated industrial decarbonisation efforts, contributing to ...

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• 7 January

  DAE signs definitive agreement to acquire Nordic Aviation Capital

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd (“DAE”) on Tuesday announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the Nordic Aviation Capital group of companies (“NAC” or “Nordic Aviation Capital”), an aircraft leasing company formed over 30 years ago. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. As of September 2024, NAC’s fleet comprised of 252 owned ...

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• 7 January

  Green Hydrogen Summit returns to ADSW 2025

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025, the global platform supported by the UAE and its clean energy leader Masdar, will again feature the Green Hydrogen Summit, bringing together industry leaders to advance the universal adoption of green hydrogen across a range of sectors. Reflecting Abu Dhabi’s ambition to become the global hub for green hydrogen and ...

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• 7 January

  Sharjah Festival of African Literature to welcome 37 literary icons

  

  SHARJAH/WAM The inaugural Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL) will feature over 37 celebrated Emirati and African authors, including Nobel laureates, representing more than 10 nations. Running from January 24 to 27  at University City, Sharjah, the festival aims to highlight Africa’s creative heritage and deepen its connections with the Arab world. At the heart of the festival, organised by ...

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• 7 January

  Air Arabia launches new non-stop flights to Ethiopia

  

  SHARJAH/WAM Air Arabia has announced the launch of its new non-stop flights to Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. Starting January 30, the new service will connect Sharjah International Airport with Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with a frequency of three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia, commented, ...

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• 7 January

  Arab Plast: Global companies expand in region through UAE

  

  DUBAI/WAM Officials participating in the 17th session of the international trade fair “Arab Plast 2025” emphasised the significance of the UAE as a key hub for global companies in these sectors to expand their reach in regional and global markets. During the exhibition, which runs until January 9, representatives from international pavilions told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that global ...

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