December, 2023

• 21 December

  Sharjah records AED2.6b real estate deals in November

  

  SHARJAH / WAM The volume of real estate transactions across the emirate of Sharjah has reached AED2.6 billion during November 2023, according to the monthly real estate transactions report issued by Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. The total number of transactions was 4,079, while the total volume of the area traded in sales transactions reached 10.6 million square feet during ...

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• 21 December

  DXB becomes first international airport to get CAC designation

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai International (DXB) marked a historic milestone by becoming the first international airport to earn the Certified Autism Centre (CAC) designation, awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This achievement highlights Dubai Airports’ unwavering commitment to elevating the travel experience and making it easier for persons with disabilities while supporting Dubai’s pursuit ...

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• 21 December

  Ewec expands advanced energy modelling and forecasting capacity with Energy Exemplar

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Energy Exemplar, a global optimisation-based market simulation software provider for the energy and water sectors. The parties will explore opportunities to expand Ewec’s advanced modelling capacity and bring Energy Exemplar’s state-of-the-art, cloud-based platform modelling capabilities to the Middle East. The MoU was ...

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• 21 December

  UAE Foreign Minister, Portuguese counterpart discuss bilateral ties, regional developments

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed with João Gomes Cravinho, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Portuguese Republic, the developments in the Middle East and the repercussions of the current crisis, particularly on the humanitarian front. During a phone call, Sheikh Abdullah emphasised the significance of enhancing regional and ...

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• 21 December

  Sharjah Museums Authority launches 4th Annual Lamma Event

  

  SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has announced that the fourth annual Lamma family entertainment event, scheduled from December 20-24 at the Sharjah Archeology Museum, will offer a diverse array of activities. Running daily from 4 pm to 10 pm, the event is a collaborative effort involving all SMA museums and is officially sponsored by the Sharjah Commerce and ...

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• 20 December

  At COP28, Kyrgyzstan raises agenda of mountains sheltering over 1 billion people: Deputy PM

  

  DUBAI / WAM At COP28, Kyrgyzstan has raised the agenda of mountainous regions that shelter more than one billion of the global population, Edil Baisalov, Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). “I represent the mountainous countries. Mountains and glaciers are the water towers of the world. Mountains are where all the weather systems are formed,” ...

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• 20 December

  Space42 to become AI-powered space technology player in Mena

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Further to the announcements made by Bayanat AI PLC (Bayanat) and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) on the recommendation to shareholders by their respective Board of Directors for a merger of the two Abu Dhabi-headquartered and ADX-listed entities, the enlarged entity will be named Space42 post-merger. The proposed merger will create an AI-powered space technology ...

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• 20 December

  Zayed Sustainability Prize opens submissions for 2025 cycle

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has officially announced that the 2025 cycle is now open for submissions. Submissions will be accepted until 23rd June 2024 through the Prize’s online portal. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), nonprofit organisations (NPOs) and high schools with sustainable solutions are invited to submit an ...

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• 20 December

  Abdullah bin Zayed, New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister review ties

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during a phone call with Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, bilateral relations and means to further develop them across various sectors. The two ministers also reviewed bilateral cooperation and ways to develop it across development, renewable ...

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• 20 December

  Abu Dhabi International Show Jumping kicks off tomorrow under patronage of Mansour bin Zayed

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, the Abu Dhabi International Show Jumping brings together the world’s top show jumping riders and horses from December 21st to 24th, 2023. Organised by the Abu ...

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