July, 2023

• 5 July

  UAE President, UK Prime Minister discuss bilateral relations

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today spoke by telephone to Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The two leaders reviewed the historical relationship between the UAE and the UK and discussed ways to further drive progress under the “Partnership for the Future”, established in September 2021. Both sides also ...

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• 5 July

  Rakez inks pact with Manufacturers’ Association of Israel to boost cooperation

  

  RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez) has taken a significant step towards expanding economic cooperation between the UAE and Israel by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Manufacturers’ Association of Israel (MAI). The agreement was signed by Chief Government and Corporate Relations Officer of Rakez, Yaser Abdulla Al Ahmed, and Deputy CEO of ...

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• 5 July

  Palms Sports sets pace for H2 with AED300m new business acquisition

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Palms Sports, the prominent regional sports management company and the largest mass Jiu-Jitsu training provider in the world, a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), has revealed on Wednesday its complete acquisition of Securiguard Middle East, a specialised firm offering security services across diverse sectors. The acquisition, which amounts to AED 300 million, highlights Palms Sports’ ...

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• 5 July

  Mubadala invests in CoolIT Systems alongside KKR

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Mubadala Investment Company has announced that it invested alongside investment funds managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm, in the acquisition of CoolIT Systems (CoolIT), which was announced on May 2. Headquartered in Calgary, Canada, with operations across North America, China and Taiwan, CoolIT specialises in scalable liquid cooling solutions for the world’s most demanding ...

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• 5 July

  Spain may be moving too fast in its green energy push

  

  BLOOMBERG  At a port across from Gibraltar, two European monarchs made a rare joint appearance in June to bestow their imprimatur on a bold and risky endeavour. Standing alongside freight ships in Algeciras, King Felipe VI of Spain and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands inaugurated a new maritime corridor. The critical cargo that attracted the attention of modern royalty was: ...

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• 5 July

  AJP Tour UAE National Jiu-Jitsu Championship to begin in Abu Dhabi

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The AJP Tour UAE National Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2023 is all set to kick off on Friday, at the Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, promising an action-packed weekend for athletes and fans. Organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF) in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP), the event will bring together hundreds of athletes from ...

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• 5 July

  MBZUAI, Etihad join forces to harness power of AI in aviation

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and Etihad Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop initiatives and conduct research into how AI could transform key aspects of the nation’s integral aviation sector. The move aligns with the university’s commitment to enhancing AI competitiveness across vital sectors, including aviation and logistics ...

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• 5 July

  ZHO announces Deaf Youth Council formation

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO), in collaboration with the UAE Deaf Association, has announced the establishment of the Deaf Youth Council, marking a significant milestone in empowering people of determination and showcasing their immense capabilities and potential in contributing to societal growth and development. The formation of the Deaf Youth Council aligns ...

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• 5 July

  UAE leaders congratulate President of Venezuela on Independence Day

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Nicolas Maduro of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour ...

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• 5 July

  Abu Dhabi Crown Prince launches Childhood Insights Lab

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has launched the Childhood Insights Lab in Abu Dhabi in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority. The pioneering new ...

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