April, 2025

• 2 April

  Edge bolsters partnership with Brazil’s CENSIPAM

  

  RIO DE JANEIRO/WAM EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has signed a new agreement with the Management and Operational Centre of the Amazon Protection System (CENSIPAM), an agency of the Brazilian Ministry of Defence dedicated to the management and protection of the Legal Amazon and Blue Amazon. This agreement reaffirms EDGE and CENSIPAM’s commitment to ...

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• 2 April

  University study urges recycled materials in pavement construction

  

  RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM A study by two UAE-based researchers has demonstrated that incorporating recycled materials into pavement construction yields substantial economic, environmental, and public health benefits. The research involved a life cycle assessment (LCA) of the 8-km rehabilitated Al Ittihad Taween Road that connects two major highways (E 11 and E 311) in Ras Al Khaimah. The LCA study assessed ...

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• 2 April

  Dewa cuts carbon emissions through electricity, water production efficiency

  

  DUBAI/WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has said that DEWA made a significant achievement in improving electricity and water production efficiency in 2024, with a 43.61% increase compared to 2006. This equates to a cumulative reduction of 104 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions between 2006 and 2024, equivalent to ...

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• 2 April

  Hamdan bin Mohammed visits Reserve Forces Command in Abu Dhabi

  

  DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, on Wednesday visited the Reserve Forces Command in Abu Dhabi, and reviewed their readiness and outstanding achievements in enhancing the nation’s defence capabilities. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan was accompanied by Major General Staff Sheikh Ahmed bin ...

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• 2 April

  AD Ports achieves record-breaking results in 2024, with revenues reaching AED17.29bn

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group achieved record-breaking results in 2024, with revenues reaching AED17.29 billion and EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation), reaching AED4.51 billion, marking growth of 48 and 69 percent respectively compared to 2023. The group’s 2024 Annual Report highlighted a year of exceptional performance, during which it successfully integrated two major acquisitions and accelerated its ...

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• 2 April

  UAE’s CEPA with Costa Rica, Mauritius come into force

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Two of the United Arab Emirates’ Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPA) have come into force on Wednesday, laying the foundation for increased trade and investment with the strategically located and rapidly emerging economies of Costa Rica and Mauritius. Now in force, the UAE-Costa Rica and UAE-Mauritius CEPAs will reduce tariffs on a wide range of goods, simplify customs ...

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• 2 April

  Thani Al-Zeyoudi emphasises role of scientific research in shaping future industries at Trends dialogue session

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, highlighted the importance of scientific research in building a sustainable economy and strengthening the innovation ecosystem in the UAE. At a dialogue session held during his visit to TRENDS Research & Advisory, he emphasised the role of education and development in empowering youth to become future leaders. ...

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• 1 April

  Ras Al Khaimah Art 2025 Festival concludes with resounding success, paving the way for ‘Civilizations’ in 2026

  

  RAS AL KHAIMAH / GULF TIME The Ras Al Khaimah Art 2025 Festival concluded on a triumphant note, reaffirming its position as a premier cultural and artistic platform in the region. With an impressive turnout of over 39,000 visitors, the festival showcased a stunning collection of 190 artworks by over 100 artists from 31 nationalities. An immersive program of 21 ...

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• 1 April

  National Ambulance responds to over 22k emergency medical cases in Q1

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE National Guard Command has reported that National Ambulance responded to 22,903 emergency cases across the country during the first quarter of 2025 (January-March 2025). Statistics reveal that 9,372 cases received on-site medical attention, while 13,531 cases were transported to hospitals for further treatment. These efforts indicate the National Ambulance’s commitment to delivering rapid and effective emergency ...

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• 1 April

  UAE sets to host wide range of major global events in April

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates is set to host a wide range of major conferences, exhibitions, and global events throughout April, reflecting its influential role in shaping the future of several vital sectors regionally and globally. The events hosted in the UAE are distinguished by broad international participation, further strengthening its position as the world’s leading destination for business ...

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