October, 2024

• 4 October

  ADQ appoints Modon Holding as master developer for Ras El Hekma megaproject in Egypt

  

  MATROUH/WAM In the presence of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, appointed Modon Holding PSC as the master developer for the Ras El Hekma megaproject. In addition to being master developer for the entire development ...

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• 4 October

  UAE, Egyptian Presidents witness unveiling of Ras El Hekma development project plan

  

  MATROUH/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, on Friday witnessed the announcement of the development plan for the city of Ras El Hekma on Egypt’s northwestern coast, with direct investments amounting to USD 35 billion. The UAE and Egyptian Presidents were presented with ...

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• 4 October

  Future Food Forum Lays Roadmap for Food Cluster Strategy and Emiratisation in the F&B Sector

  

  DUBAI/GULF TIME The sixth Future Food Forum concluded with a strong call for further collaboration between the public and private sectors to drive innovation and sustainability in the UAE’s food industry to achieve the strategic goals under Cluster Strategy, which aims to increase food sector contribution by US$10 billion in 2030. Organised by the UAE F&B Business Group (F&B Group) ...

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• 4 October

  UAE President discusses bilateral relations, regional issues with US National Security Advisor in phone call

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with Jake Sullivan, the United States National Security Advisor, during which they discussed the strategic relationship between the UAE and the US and ways to strengthen it across various sectors, particularly in development. They reaffirmed their mutual commitment to enhancing cooperation in artificial intelligence ...

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• 4 October

  UAE leaders congratulate King of Lesotho on National Day

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have sent congratulatory messages to King Letsie III of the Kingdom of ...

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• 4 October

  Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to begin official visit to Norway on Sunday

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is to begin an official visit to Norway on Sunday. During the visit, His Highness will meet His Royal Highness Haakon Magnus, Crown Prince of Norway, and Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Norway, to explore advancing collaboration across new, developing and high-growth sectors ...

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• 4 October

  Reef Luxury Developments launches in UAE with first-of-its-kind innovation ‘sunken balcony’ and an investment of AED 14 billion by December 2025

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Reef Luxury Developments – a pioneering real estate developer based in Dubai – has officially launched, setting its sights on reshaping the emirate’s residential landscape through innovative concepts and community focused projects. All apartments in Reef properties will come with temperature-controlled sunken balconies, an innovation patented by the developer that allows residents to enjoy year-long outdoor ...

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• 4 October

  DoH, Ma’an raise over AED15 million for healthcare, research, innovation fund

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, and the Authority of Social Contribution (Ma’an), have raised over AED15 million to fund healthcare research and innovation initiatives in Abu Dhabi. This milestone follows the support and recognition garnered during the inaugural Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week 2024, highlighting the ...

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• 4 October

  UAE participates in meeting of tax officials, experts from BRICS countries in Moscow

  

  MOSCOW / WAM The UAE, represented by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), participated in the sessions of the meeting of tax officials and experts from the BRICS countries held in Moscow, Russia, from September 24 to 26 with the participation of delegations from the tax authorities of the group. Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director General of the FTA and head ...

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• 4 October

  UAE and Egypt Presidents attend graduation of Egyptian cadets

  

  CAIRO/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt today attended a ceremony for graduates of Egypt’s military academy and colleges, as part of His Highness’ working visit to Egypt. His Highness and President El-Sisi were greeted upon their arrival at the Egyptian Military Academy by Lieutenant General Abdel ...

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