January, 2024

• 25 January

  UAE celebrates International Day of Clean Energy

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE celebrates the International Day of Clean Energy today, highlighting its global leadership in the sector and launching initiatives to address climate change. This follows the conclusion of the Year of Sustainability 2023, showcasing the country’s role in advancing renewable energy. The past year saw the adoption of the “UAE Energy Strategy 2050” by the ...

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• 25 January

  Global stocks stall after latest results subdue buoyant mood

  

  BLOOMBERG Global stocks took a breather on Thursday after recent sharp gains as investors processed the latest earnings news and looked forward to a meeting of the European Central Bank (ECB) and economic growth data from the US. Europe’s Stoxx 600 index slipped and the blue-chip Euro Stoxx 50 traded flat after soaring to a 23-year high. Chipmaker STMicroelectronics NV ...

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• 24 January

  Zoho captures UAE’s upmarket segment and records 43% revenue growth in 2023

  

  DUBAI/ GULF TIME Zoho, a leading global technology company, today announced a revenue growth of 43% and 29% increase in partner network in the UAE in 2023. This growth has been marked by a significant upmarket shift, with an increasing number of mid-and-large enterprises shifting to Zoho’s comprehensive and value-driven solutions. Having long dominated the small and medium-sized business (SMB) ...

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• 24 January

  Saud bin Saqr meets with Kuwaiti PM

  

  KUWAIT/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today met with Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah, Prime Minister of Kuwait, as part of his official visit to the State of Kuwait. During the meeting, Sheikh Saud congratulated Sheikh Mohammad Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah on the occasion ...

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• 24 January

  Ajman Crown Prince, French Ambassador discuss ties

  

  AJMAN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, received Nicolas Niemtchinow, Ambassador of the French Republic to the UAE, at the Ruler’s Court this morning. The two sides discussed means to further enhance cooperation between the two countries. The Crown Prince welcomed the French ambassador and praised his efforts to strengthen the bonds of ...

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• 24 January

  International Charity Organisation delegation visits Senegal, Mauritania as part of Ramadan Campaign

  

  AJMAN/ WAM A delegation of the International Charity Organisation (ICO), headed by Dr. Khalid Abdulwahab Al-Khaja, Secretary-General of the organisation, began a tour of a number of African countries, with the aim of identifying the needs of people of remote areas in conjunction with the launch of the Ramadan 2024 “Spend out of what you love” campaign, which is being ...

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• 24 January

  MoD deals for first and second days of UMEX and SimTEX 2024 exceed AED1.9 billion

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM On the second day of the 6th edition of UMEX and SimTEX 2024, the accumulated value of deals signed on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) reached AED939 million. This was announced during a press conference held today by Tawazun Council’s official spokesperson, Zayed Saeed Al Meraikhi, in the presence of Mona Ahmed Al Jaber, Chief ...

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• 24 January

  UAE President visits King of Bahrain at his residence in Abu Dhabi

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, at his residence in Abu Dhabi today. During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed and His Majesty King Hamad engaged in cordial talks, reflecting the strong ties between the UAE and the Kingdom ...

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• 24 January

  Emirati entities showcase large-scale product and system at UMEX and SimTEX 2024

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM The UMEX and SimTEX 2024, taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), featured pioneering technological innovations in unmanned systems, simulation, training, artificial intelligence and robotics, with several launches of new products from Emirati companies. Leading national companies and entities, as well as students from across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) universities specialising in artificial ...

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• 24 January

  Dewa’s Soqoor programme approved 120,409 NOCs in 2023

  

  DUBAI / WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), has announced that Dewa has approved 120,409 No Objection Certificates (NOC) applications in 2023 as part of the Soqoor programme, achieving a 30.62 percent increase compared to 2022. This reflects the increasing demand for electricity and water services, according to the highest international standards ...

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