July, 2024

• 17 July

  ADGM announces fee revision for commercial licences starting 2025

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has announced significant revisions to its licencing fee schedule as part of its transitional arrangements for Al Reem Island businesses. Starting from 1st January 2025, ADGM will implement major reductions of 50% or more for obtaining non-financial and retail licences within its jurisdiction. This initiative aims to enhance ADGM’s business ecosystem, making it …

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• 17 July

  UAE President hosts official reception ceremony to welcome Indonesian President at Qasr Al Watan

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia, who is on a state visit to the UAE. An official reception ceremony was held for His Excellency upon his arrival at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed accompanied the …

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• 17 July

  UAE President confers honours on Indonesian President, and Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today presented His Excellency Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia, with the Order of Zayed. The honour was bestowed in recognition of His Excellency’s efforts to strengthen the close relations between the two countries and enhance bilateral cooperation during his time in office. The awarding of …

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• 17 July

  Dubai South announces successful first-stage trials of autonomous vehicle

  

  DUBAI/WAM Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics, and real estate, announced the successful completion of the first stage of the UAE’s autonomous vehicle trials in partnership with Evocargo. The trials were carried out on a set route in a closed area of the Dubai South Logistics District. During the trials, Evocargo checked and validated the …

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• 17 July

  First-ever MBZUAI Summer School shows promising future AI practitioners

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Thirty-eight grade 11 students from across the UAE experienced a glimpse into the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and what a career in the field may look like at the first dedicated summer school at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Masdar City last week. Held in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education …

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• 17 July

  UAE and Indonesian Presidents discuss strategic relations and Comprehensive Economic Partnership

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia, met today in Abu Dhabi to review strategic relations within the framework of the two countries’ Comprehensive Economic Partnership. His Highness and President Widodo – who is on a two-day state visit to the UAE – reaffirmed …

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• 17 July

  Mohammed bin Rashid presides over swearing-in ceremony of 20 newly appointed members of Dubai Public Prosecution

  

  DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 20 newly appointed members of the Dubai Public Prosecution, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai. During the ceremony that took place at the Union …

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• 17 July

  Sharjah Ruler raises compensation for rain-affected to AED 50,000

  

  SHARJAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered an increase in compensation for individuals whose homes were affected by the recent rainstorm to AED 50,000. H.H. the Ruler of Sharjah has approved the value of these compensations, which amount to AED 15,330,000, benefiting 618 cases. Sharjah Social Services will immediately …

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• 17 July

  Mohammed bin Rashid issues Decision on Board of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre

  

  DUBAI/WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Decision No. (31) of 2024 on the Board of Directors of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, chaired by Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori. According to the Decision, Yousuf Hamad Al Shaibani serves as Vice Chairman. Other members …

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• 17 July

  Abu Dhabi Chamber partners with Tawasal to create digital channel for abu dhabi’s business community

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has entered into a strategic partnership with Tawasal Information Technology, the owner and operator of the Emirati digital messaging platform, Tawasal SuperApp, to set up a dedicated digital channel powered by Tawasal for the Abu Dhabi Chamber, thus enhancing the communication between the business community in Abu Dhabi and the …

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