August, 2024

• 23 August

  Ma’an announces its latest social incubator cohort themed ‘Entrepreneurship for Social Impact’

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an has announced its latest Social Incubator programme in partnership with startAD, the startup accelerator powered by Tamkeen and anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi. Following a successful 9th cohort earlier this year, the theme for this edition will mirror ‘Entrepreneurship for Social Impact’. The Ma’an Social Incubator is designed to support the ...

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• 23 August

  Mansour bin Zayed visits Mohammed bin Butti at his home in Abu Dhabi

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, today visited Sheikh Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed at his home in Abu Dhabi. His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed inquired about the health of Sheikh Mohammed bin Butti and wished him continued good health and a long life. ...

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• 23 August

  Thousands trapped by heavy fighting in Al Fasher, Sudan: ICRC

  

  GENEVA/WAM The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said that thousands of civilians remain trapped by heavy fighting in Al Fasher, Sudan. The ICRC stated today in Geneva that, despite numerous efforts, it has been unable to deliver humanitarian relief to the city. The Committee also called on the parties to the conflict to respect their obligations under international ...

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• 22 August

  Mubadala invests in Yondr Group to develop hyperscale data centres

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Mubadala Investment Company today announced its investment in Yondr Group, a leading global hyperscale data centre developer, alongside Apollo via an existing investment from Apollo-managed funds. Yondr, headquartered in London, is a global developer, owner, and operator of hyperscale data centres. The company provides scalable data centre infrastructure for major blue chip technology players and has a contracted ...

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• 22 August

  DEWA discusses enhancing ties with Chinese companies in energy, water

  

  DUBAI/WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed Ou Boqian, Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, to enhance collaboration in the energy and water sectors and review the promising investment opportunities in these sectors. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen collaboration and strategic partnerships between ...

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• 22 August

  ADNOC’s ICV Programme continues to drive local, foreign industrial investment

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM As part of its commitment to drive the UAE’s industrial sector, ADNOC has enabled the establishment of eight UAE-based and international industrial centres in less than a year under commercial agreements signed through its In-Country Value (ICV) programme. The industrial facilities have generated a combined value of more than AED700 million and created 800 job opportunities for UAE ...

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• 22 August

  Sharjah Ruler approves 400 new jobs for Emirate’s citizens

  

  SHARJAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved 400 new jobs for the Emirate’s citizens in various local government entities, starting next September. Following the approval, job seekers registered with the Sharjah Department of Human Resources will be contacted to nominate them for jobs according to specialisations, and to complete ...

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• 22 August

  Mansour bin Zayed reviews key initiatives of Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC), reviewed the key milestones of the Council and the Nafis Programme over the past three years to enhance participation of Emirati citizens in the private sector. ...

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• 21 August

  UAE leaders congratulate Hungarian President on National Day

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Tamas Sulyok of Hungary on the occasion of his country’s National Day. 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 ...

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• 21 August

  ADNOC, PETRONAS and Storegga to collaborate on offshore carbon capture and storage in Malaysia

  

  KUALA LUMPUR/WAM ADNOC, PETRONAS and Storegga announced today the signing of a Joint Study and Development Agreement (JSDA) to evaluate the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions storage capabilities of saline aquifers and the construction of carbon capture and storage (CCS) facilities in the Penyu basin, offshore Peninsular Malaysia. The agreement is targeting at least 5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of ...

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