December, 2023

• 4 December

  Al Bandar Rotana Hotel Dubai marks UAE National Day

  

  DUBAI\ GULF TIME Al Bandar Rotana Hotel Dubai, one of the city’s most notable hospitality destination, marked the UAE National Day with a celebration in the presence of esteemed hotel owners and guests. The event was honoured by the presence of Khaled Al Badie, Ghaith Hamel Al Ghaith, Mohammed Al Sayegh, and Mohamed Hamadeh, the General Manager of Alain Ahlia ...

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• 4 December

  More than 100 climate tech startups showcase at COP28

  

  DUBAI / WAM More than 100 climate tech startups are showcasing their work at COP28 UAE’s Start Up Village in the Green Zone. Operating in diverse sectors such as sustainable transport and agriculture, solar energy, and several others, these startups are offering innovative solutions that can contribute to a low-carbon future. The participation of these startups demonstrates the wide range ...

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• 4 December

  Enec signs agreement with Kazakhstan’s Kazatomprom

  

  DUBAI / WAM The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) has announced the signing of its first commercial uranium fuel supply contract with Kazakhstan’s National Atomic Company (NAC) Kazatomprom JSC for the UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant. The contract opens pathways for future collaboration between the two entities as it builds on Enec’s long-established diversified procurement strategy to ensure a secure ...

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• 4 December

  UAE leads establishment of World Fire Emission Reduction Alliance

  

  DUBAI / WAM The UAE Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Civil Defense in Dubai, has signed memoranda of understanding (MoU) and declarations of intent with national and international bodies dedicated to firefighting to establish the ‘World Fire Emission Reduction Alliance’. Aimed at forging an international coalition to reduce global carbon emissions stemming from fires, the alliance ...

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• 4 December

  Sheikh Mansour, Mauritania President discuss bilateral relations at COP28

  

  DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, held talks with President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, on bilateral relations and means to further develop them across various sectors for the benefit of the two brotherly peoples. This came during His Highness’s ...

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• 4 December

  Jefferies opens Canada investment-banking unit in global push

  

  BLOOMBERG Jefferies Financial Group is starting an investment-banking unit in Canada as part of an international expansion of its core Wall Street operations. The company will offer investment-banking and capital-markets services to its corporate, institutional and government clients in Canada, Jefferies said in a statement. The office in Toronto will employ more than 40 people across investment banking, equity research, ...

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• 4 December

  First-ever space agencies leaders’ summit held at COP28

  

  DUBAI / WAM As part of its leadership in organising the first participation of the Space Pavilion in COP28, and based on its pioneering role as an enabler of the space sector, the UAE Space Agency organised the Space Agencies Leaders’ Summit, the first summit of its kind with the participation of more than 20 international space agencies. By bringing ...

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• 4 December

  UAE’s drive to transform energy sector highlighted

  

  DUBAI / WAM Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, affirmed that the UAE’s energy sector is vital to ensuring the success of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), taking place at Dubai Expo City with the participation of world leaders. The UAE realised early on the importance of a realistic and responsible energy transition and succeeded ...

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• 4 December

  UAE’s Masdar acquires 1GW renewable projects in Poland

  

  DUBAI / WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) on Monday announced the acquisition of eight hybrid renewable energy projects, along with Taaleri Energia, a Finnish-based renewable energy developer and fund manager, marking a significant expansion to both companies’ Polish renewable energy portfolios. Masdar and Taaleri Energia have purchased the projects from Domrel Biuro Usług Inwestycyjnych (Domrel), a leading developer ...

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• 4 December

  Green Fujairah Initiative launched on sidelines of COP28

  

  DUBAI / WAM The Fujairah Environment Authority has launched the Green Fujairah Initiative, which includes several pillars that will address climate change and reflects the commitment of the Emirate of Fujairah to mobilise climate action efforts across various sectors. This came during a panel discussion organised by the Authority at UAE House of Sustainability, in the Green Zone at the ...

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