November, 2024

• 7 November

  MoHRE highlights voluntary ‘Savings Scheme’ as alternative end-of-service benefits system

  

  DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) highlighted the notable efficiency of the voluntary ‘Savings Scheme’ — an alternative end-of-service benefits system for private-sector workers — and its effectiveness in enhancing ease of doing business. The ministry explained that the new scheme boosts private sector companies’ ability to attract and retain talent, while protecting workers’ financial ...

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• 7 November

  Zayed University leverages data, AI to advance higher education

  

  DUBAI / WAM Zayed University hosted the 7th Explorance Bluenotes Mena conference at its Dubai Convention Centre, welcoming educators, heads of Institutional Research/Effectiveness, researchers, and technology leaders from across the region. The conference, which concluded on Thursday, was themed “Synergising Perspectives: Harnessing Feedback Analytics and AI to Empower Student Engagement and Institutional Excellence,” and explored the transformative role of data ...

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• 7 November

  Under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, summit highlights UAE women’s progress

  

  ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the esteemed patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation and Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU) and the Supreme Council for Motherhood & Childhood (SCMC), more than 500 pioneering leaders convened at the second annual Remarkable Emirati Women summit. Hosted by PureHealth and the General Women’s Union, ...

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• 7 November

  Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan chairs G42’s final board meeting of 2024

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of G42, presided over the final board meeting of 2024 for G42, a global leader in artificial intelligence and cloud computing. The meeting underscored the company’s strategic direction towards expanding its technological prowess and fostering sustainable, global partnerships. During the session, Sheikh ...

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• 7 November

  Masdar, Sarawak Energy, Gentari to assess large-scale floating solar project in Malaysia

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar has signed a Joint Study Agreement with Malaysia’s Sarawak Energy and clean energy solutions provider, Gentari, to assess the feasibility of a floating solar power plant at the reservoir of Murum Hydroelectric Plant in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia. The large-scale floating solar PV project marks a significant step towards expanding ...

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• 7 November

  Ras Al Khaimah Government Media Office launches ‘Heart of RAK’

  

  RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM Under the patronage of and in the presence of Sheikh Saqr bin Saud Al Qasimi, Chairman of RAK Ceramics, Ras Al Khaimah Government Media Office (RAKGMO) has announced the official launch on Wednesday of Heart of RAK, a comprehensive online platform dedicated to showcasing all aspects of livability in the Emirate. Held at the InterContinental Ras Al ...

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• 7 November

  Burjeel Holdings’ revenue grew to AED1.3 billion in Q3 2024

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Burjeel Holdings PLC (Burjeel or the Group), an ADX listed company, announced its financial results in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the three-month and nine-month periods ended 30th September 2024. The Group revenue grew to AED1.3 billion, driven by strong patient footfall growth and improved patient yield, and patient growth accelerated in Q3’24, bringing the ...

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• 7 November

  ADNOC secures 15-year, 1 mtpa SPA for Ruwais LNG project

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC announced on Wednesday at ADIPEC the signing of the first long-term Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the lower-carbon Ruwais liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, which is currently under development in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi. The SPA converts the previous Heads of Agreement between ADNOC and SEFE announced in March into a definitive agreement. The ...

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• 7 November

  Mansour bin Zayed witnesses signing of cooperation agreement between Nafis, UAE Gender Balance Council

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM During the annual UAE government meetings in Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, witnessed a pivotal agreement between the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC), and the UAE Gender Balance Council (UAE GBC). The agreement was signed by Ghannam Butti Al Mazrouei, Secretary-General of ...

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• 7 November

  UAE President participates in UAE Government Annual Meetings

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan participated today in the UAE Government Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi, which every year bring together over 500 leaders and officials from federal and local entities. His Highness attended a session dedicated to ‘Building Emirati Families,’ during which leaders and officials from the social, education, human development and ...

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