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UAE-funded clean drinking water project launched in Gaza

  Gaza / WAM Nearly 230,000 students and teachers in the Gaza Strip will have access to clean drinking water, under the framework of a UAE Government-funded international initiative led by the Rostropovich-Vishnevskaya Foundation (RVF) based in Washington DC in the United States. Under the initiative, 125 schools managed by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees ...

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Zayed University to develop student-led EdTech solutions

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Zayed University signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Injazat, a Digital Transformation, Cloud, and Cyber Security company, to mentor students on EdTech projects. Spearheaded by Abu Dhabi’s G42, the parent company of Injazat, the partnership will see Zayed University match students from their College of Interdisciplinary Studies, with the mentors and practitioners at Injazat ...

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BHP buys into Tanzania nickel mine after failed Canadian bid

  Bloomberg BHP Group will buy a minority stake in a Tanzanian nickel project as the world’s biggest miner seeks to expand in commodities that will be central to the green-energy transition. BHP’s investment in Kabanga Nickel Ltd. comes less than a month after the commodities giant bowed out of a bidding war for Noront Resources Ltd., which owns nickel ...

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Putin vows to defend ex-Soviet allies from ‘color revolutions’

  Bloomberg President Vladimir Putin vowed to protect Russia and its ex-Soviet allies from what he called outside efforts to destabilize their governments with public protests, just days after Russian-led troops helped Kazakh authorities subdue nationwide demonstrations. “We won’t let anyone disturb the situation in our homes and won’t allow scenarios of so-called color revolutions to be played out,” Putin ...

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Mohammed issues decrees to regulate Dubai Chambers

  Dubai / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has approved legislations aimed at creating a new legal framework for Dubai Chambers and their Boards of Directors. The legislations are aimed at helping Dubai Chambers achieve their strategic objectives, reinforcing Dubai’s ...

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DAFZ launches talent pass to attract innovators to Dubai

    Dubai / WAM Under the directives of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, the Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ) on Sunday launched the ‘Talent Pass’ licence for freelance work (self-employment). The new licence that will be available for people with special skills and expertise from around ...

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Dubai to develop 19th century neighbourhood into cultural destination

  Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has approved the ‘Rehabilitation and Revitalisation of Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood Strategy’ and the ‘Public Art Strategy’ that form part of a broader strategic framework to preserve local heritage and strengthen Dubai’s position as a city ...

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Clock is ticking for UK to ease $24 billion jump in energy bills

  Bloomberg UK households face a $24 billion spike in their energy bills in April, and the government is running out of time to do something about the biggest reason why: ballooning wholesale costs. Finding a way to help energy companies lessen that 18 billion-pound jolt, or at least spread it over several years, would be the most effective option, ...

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Putin’s troops help secure Kazakhstan after protests

  Bloomberg Kazakh forces, backed by Russian-led troops, are pressing ahead with operations to restore control after crushing the biggest protests in the central Asian nation in decades. About 5,800 people, including foreigners, have been detained since the demonstrations erupted, and law enforcement is carrying out raids throughout the country, the Kazakh presidential administration said on its website Sunday. Dozens ...

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Green Universe showcases its plan for more sustainable UAE

  Dubai / WAM Green Universe has showcased its initiative titled “Creative Solutions for a Sustainable Green Connection of UAE”, in which it has addressed in detail the environmental, economic, health and social effects of the benefits generated from implementing the initiative. The function was attended by Ermal Dredha, ambassador of Albania in the UAE, Xhabir Hamiti, ambassador of Kosovo ...

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