ABU DHABI/WAM Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) on Monday broke ground on the construction of 10 pilot reduction cells for EX, the company’s next generation smelting technology. The pilot at Al Taweelah will be used to prove the most advanced Industry 4.0 capabilities in the aluminium industry, building on EGA’s existing R&D and Industry 4.0 leadership. EX has been designed to ...
Read More »UAE-India start-up ties bolstered at Founders’ Retreat
ABU DHABI-DUBAI / WAM The United Arab Emirates hosted the inaugural Founders’ Retreat from December 6 to 8 2024. The retreat brought together more than 60 of India’s most prominent start-up founders, key UAE business leaders, investors, and policymakers to discuss new directions and opportunities in the bilateral investment partnership. Co-organised by the UAE Embassy in Delhi, Offline, and the ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi, Bahrain Crown Princes witness signing of strategic partnership agreement, acquisition of McLaren Automotive between CYVN Holdings, Bahrain Mumtalakat
ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, have witnessed the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between CYVN Holdings LLC (CYVN), an advanced mobility operator and ...
Read More »UAE’s AI Office, UiPath ink pact to further National AI Strategy goals
DUBAI / WAM The Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office in the UAE government on Monday announced a partnership with UiPath, a leading enterprise automation and AI company, to advance Agentic Automation — a transformative approach to automation powered by AI. This collaboration will focus on developing AI-powered automation solutions across government entities while equipping UAE talent ...
Read More »UAE President, European Commission President discuss regional developments
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Her Excellency Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, discussed various aspects of cooperation between the UAE and the European Union during a phone call on Monday, and explored ways to further strengthen these ties. The call also covered a number of issues of mutual ...
Read More »National Human Rights Institution launches awareness initiatives
ABU DHABI / WAM The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) has announced the implementation of a series of strategic initiatives as part of its awareness campaign, “Know Your Rights”. Launched in alignment with Human Rights Day 2024 under the theme “Our Rights, Our Future. Right Now”, these initiatives aim to enhance understanding and engagement with human rights principles across various ...
Read More »Ministry of Finance announces amendments to Corporate Tax Law
ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced updates in relation to certain provisions of Federal Decree-Law No 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. These amendments include introduction of a Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT), and tax incentives to support growth and innovation. – Introduction of a Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT): Following ...
Read More »Academic Triumph: The Bloomington Academy, Ajman, Reaches New Heights In Cambridge Achievements!
GULF TIME Amidst a glorious evening of academic accolades, celebrating the pinnacle of academic success, The Bloomington Academy, Ajman made its mark at the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards held at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai. A congratulatory video by the Group Managing Director, Rod Smith, led to the opening ceremony. The evening commenced with elegance and precision. The proceedings were ...
Read More »RAK Ruler receives Kuwait’s Consul-General to UAE
RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received on Monday at his palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City, Ali Salem Al Thayedi, Consul-General of Kuwait to the UAE, to mark the end of his tenure. HH Sheikh Saud welcomed the Kuwwaiti Consul-General and wished him ...
Read More »UAE President, UK Prime Minister discuss bilateral relations
ABU DHABI/WAMUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday welcomed the Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During their meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, His Highness and the British Prime Minister reviewed areas of bilateral collaboration and explored ways ...
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