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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 ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME ONE Development has officially announced the start of construction on Laguna Residence, its flagship project with a total value over AED 2 billion, with ground being broken just 55 days after the launch. During a commencement ceremony in Dubai’s City of Arabia attended by lead consultants, AE7; Project Management Consultants, Mirage Leisure and Development; sub-contractor, Rabat Foundation, and ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME When restaurants are as celebrated as Pincode, a new chapter is always just around the corner. Sure enough, Chef Kunal Kapur and his team have secured a prime spot at The Galleria Mall, Al Maryah Island, for round two after Dubai. They deliver something truly special to the capital — a bold yet heartfelt take ...

ABU DHABI/WAM AIM Congress 2025 has opened the registration for its 2025 Regional Pitch Competition, a platform designed to showcase the brightest and most innovative technology startups from around the world. Applications for the regional competitions will close on February 15 2025, while entries for the main AIM competition will remain open until February 28 2025. The final pitch rounds ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE has transformed its desert landscapes into thriving oases and green spaces while pioneering sustainable infrastructure. This commitment to green development has established the nation as a leading global tourism destination, prioritising eco-tourism and cultural heritage preservation to ensure a sustainable and competitive tourism sector. These efforts are underpinned by numerous environmental initiatives and forward-thinking strategies that ...

BEIJING/WAM China’s prominent academics, officials, and business leaders gathered at the 10th Chinese Congress on Artificial Intelligence (CCAI 2024) in Beijing to discuss the latest advancements in research and explore the practical applications of AI within the global landscape. The annual event, organised by the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence (CAAI) with support from the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology ...

BELGRADE/WAM The UAE Embassy in the Republic of Serbia organised a forum entitled ‘Sustainability, Renewable Energy, and Smart Cities’, in cooperation with the Youth Center and Cultural Center of Belgrade. The forum highlighted the ambitious initiatives of the UAE, and its vision for a more prosperous, sustainable, and brighter future. It also underlined the country’s key achievements and projects which ...

ABU DHABI/WAM TRENDS Research & Advisory hosted a high-level delegation from Türkiye’s Foundation for Political, Economic, and Social Research (SETA) for a discussion session at its headquarters. Ahmed Salama, Chief Economic Advisor of the UAE Embassy in Türkiye, also attended. The discussion centred on enhancing joint research cooperation and exchanging views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. It ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to General Abdourahamane Tchiani, President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland of Niger, on Republic Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His ...