July, 2023

• 31 July

  Wetex, Dubai Solar Show see wide participation of Polish companies

  

  DUBAI / WAM Poland’s remarkable achievements in green technology are gaining global recognition as it showcases its innovative ideas at the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (Wetex) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS) in Dubai, UAE. Organised annually by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), the upcoming Wetex and DSS events will be held from November 15-17 at the ...

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• 31 July

  UAE is a highly potential market for jewellery segment: Alaghband CEO

  

  DUBAI / GULFTIME Celebrating its first opening anniversary in the heart of Dubai, the fine jewellery brand of Alaghband has successfully managed to capture the hearts of an exceptionally dedicated customer base who value precious gemstones and exquisite fine jewellery. Established by Mohammad Ali Alaghband in 2009, the brand has become the essence of magnificence and perfection within the field ...

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• 31 July

  Year of Sustainability unveils 2nd edition of ‘Sustainability Guide’

  

  DUBAI / WAM The UAE’s Year of Sustainability has released its second sustainability guide issue to encourage the public towards conservation efforts by exploring collective ways of preserving ecosystems and natural resources. The guide is available for the public on the Year of Sustainability’s website. The guide’s latest edition uncovers practical tips and expert insights on minimising the environmental impact, ...

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• 31 July

  COP28 will add to UAE’s track record in achieving COP’s intended results, says IEEJ

  

  TOKYO / WAM The Institute of Energy Economics of Japan (IEEJ) affirmed that the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is set to be held at a critical juncture, especially as it will feature vital discussions on countries’ energy contributions, energy transition pathways and costs, and enhancing measures related to protecting ...

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• 31 July

  Ajman Crown Prince inaugurates Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival

  

  AJMAN / WAM HH Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, on Monday inaugurated official opening of 8th edition of the Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival. In his remarks during the opening, he emphasised that the festival, hosted at the Emirates Hospitality Centre in Ajman, epitomises the visionary aspirations of ...

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• 31 July

  GPSSA unveils unified GCC campaign on insurance system

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has launched a unified campaign in collaboration with pension and social security authorities across the GCC region. The primary objective of this campaign, as explained by Dr Maysa Rashed Ghadeer, Government Communications Director at the GPSSA, is to guarantee that citizens receive adequate insurance protection, regardless of their ...

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• 31 July

  Sheikh Abdullah chairs 18th meeting of higher committee on anti-money laundering

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has chaired the 18th Meeting of the Higher Committee Overseeing the National Strategy on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism. The Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing delivered a presentation on the latest developments in the National Plan and discussed ...

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• 31 July

  Mohammed bin Rashid appoints Al Mansoori Chairman of Board of Directors of GPSSA

  

  DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has appointed Mubarak Rashed Al Mansoori, as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA). He was the Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Investment Authority since 2008. He served as the ...

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• 31 July

  UAE’s Masdar explores developing 2GW clean energy in Malaysia

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and Citaglobal Berhad have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for developing renewable energy projects with a capacity of 2 gigawatts across solar, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), wind and other renewable energy technologies. The MoU was signed in Malaysia by Abdulla Zayed, Masdar’s Head of Development and Investment, and ...

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• 31 July

  Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs meeting of Executive Committee of Adnoc Board of Directors

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Adnoc Board of Directors at Adnoc Headquarters. During the meeting, His Highness approved Adnoc’s accelerated decarbonisation plan to bring forward its net zero ambition ...

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