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ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has received the Startup Ecosystem Stars Award 2024, a global accolade run by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Mind the Bridge in collaboration with the OECD and the European Commission. The recognition aims to reflect Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for healthcare innovation and life ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced a partnership with Nabat, a new climate tech venture by the Advanced Technology Research Council’s VentureOne, to revolutionise mangrove restoration in Abu Dhabi by leveraging AI and autonomous robotics to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, and accuracy. The agreement was signed during the first edition of the International Mangroves ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE, through the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, has made notable achievements across the energy, infrastructure, housing, and transportation sectors during 2024. These achievements are a testament to its steadfast commitment to enhancing sustainable development and ensuring the well-being of society, with a focus on innovation and technology. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, has asserted that the preliminary estimates of the UAE’s GDP in the first half of 2024, issued by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, reflect remarkable economic growth and competitiveness, solidifying the country’s position as a leading economic power for business and investment. Bin Touq explained that the ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Christmas & NYE Offers It’s beginning to smell like Christmas at The Coffee Club! Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year early at The Coffee Club with the new festive dessert and drinks. Whether you are the apple crumble lover or more into the chocolate icing of the lamington cake, this merry menu offers what ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has congratulated Professor Yacine Aït-Sahalia, Professor of Finance and Economics at Princeton University, for winning the Great Arab Minds Award in Economics for 2024. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed praised Professor Yacine Aït-Sahalia for his pioneering contributions to financial econometrics, ...

GENEVA/WAM The year 2024 is set to be the warmest on record, capping a decade of unprecedented heat fuelled by human activities, according to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). In a report published on Monday, WMO said that Greenhouse gas levels continue to grow to record observed highs, locking in even more heat for the future. WMO added that it ...

DUBAI/WAM The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched the region’s first digital platform dedicated to implementing the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). CORSIA, a global scheme adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) under its General Assembly resolution in 2016, was implemented starting in 2019. This digital platform plays a pivotal role in implementing ...

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Response Plus Medical (RPM)—the leading pre-hospital care and emergency medical services provider in the region and a subsidiary of Response Plus Holding PJSC, is providing comprehensive medical coverage for the ‘Mother of the Nation’ (MOTN) Festival being held in Abu Dhabi until December 31. Response Plus Medical was appointed for the fourth consecutive year to manage medical ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME GAC MOTOR, one of China’s leading automobile manufacturers, has achieved a significant milestone as the GS3 EMZOOM Compact SUV has been ranked first in the H1 2024 China Automotive Compact SUV Quality Rankings. This prestigious recognition highlights GAC MOTOR’s commitment to delivering exceptional quality, performance, and innovation in the highly competitive automotive market. The GAC MOTOR GS3 EMZOOM, ...