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ABU DHABI/WAM Adnoc International Germany Holding AG (the bidder), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of XRG PJSC (formerly known as Adnoc International Limited, together with the bidder and other companies of Adnoc Group, “XRG”), on Thursday, after expiry of the additional acceptance period, announced the final results of the voluntary public Takeover Offer to all shareholders of Covestro AG. At ...

DUBAI/WAM Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), confirmed that 2024 is a distinguished year in the authority’s journey, noting that many development and modernisation projects have been implemented for its services in line with the country’s strategy for digital transformation. The electronic connectivity with its partners has been expanded to enhance the integration of ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Culture organised a ceremony at the Louvre Abu Dhabi to honour the winners of the 18th edition of the international Al Burda Award 2024. The event coincided with the 20th anniversary of the launch of this ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) on Thursday hosted the AI Connect event, convening over 60 startups and entrepreneurs along with several government entities and investment institutions to boost AI adoption in the government sector. Organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), the event saw startups and government entities sign agreements to co-develop AI applications and solutions in Dubai. ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) in collaboration with Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi has expanded the Sanadkom initiative, aimed at simplifying and facilitating procedures for families of the deceased, to now include all residents of Abu Dhabi. Through the initiative, support and assistance in completing procedures, such as obtaining a death ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Adnoc Logistics & Services Plc (Adnoc L&S) announced on Thursday that its integrated logistics business segment expanded significantly in 2024, with 20 offshore assets acquired and hire contracts secured for 19 jack-up barge (JUB) deployments. As part of the segment’s expansion strategy, Adnoc L&S acquired and deployed nine offshore support vessels (OSVs), including a passenger ferry, crew boats, ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), part of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has launched Falcon 3, the latest iteration of its open-source large language model (LLM) series, democratising access to advanced AI technologies by enabling the model to operate efficiently on light infrastructures, including laptops. The release aims to set new performance standards for ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Office of Frontline Heroes Office has reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering commitment to promoting the values of global human solidarity. This commitment reflects the humanitarian vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, whose legacy continues to inspire the UAE’s leadership and people. On the occasion of International Human Solidarity Day, observed annually on December 20, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM ADQ has partnered with Aqua Development, a South Korean aquaculture startup, to explore the feasibility of land-based shrimp farming in the UAE’s climate through the development of a pilot facility to test patented solutions and new agricultural systems. The half-hectare pilot facility is co-funded through ADQ’s Growth Lab, a community of innovators focused on unlocking growth opportunities and ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has congratulated artist Dia Al-Azzawi on winning the Great Arab Minds Award in the Literature and Arts category. In a post on “X”, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed said, “We congratulate the winner of the Great Arab Minds Award in ...