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ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a subsidiary of PureHealth, has become the first academic medical centre in the UAE, and the first hospital in Abu Dhabi, to be awarded the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission International (JCI), in the Academic Medical Centre Accreditation programme. JCI standards are the foundation of an evaluation process ...

ABU DHABI/WAM HH Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, visited the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, where he reviewed its projects and initiatives. During his visit, Sheikh Saif met with members of the UAE Children’s Parliament and the COP28 Children’s Committee, an Emirati youth initiative focused on raising awareness ...

ABU DHABI/WAM As part of initiatives supporting the “UAE stands with Lebanon” campaign launched by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and following directives from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to launch a project ensuring the continuity of education in Lebanon, HH. Sheikh Hamdan bin ...

SHARJAH/WAM A blockchain-powered sustainable marketplace concept developed by a team led by a student from the American University of Sharjah (AUS) won first place at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (ICESCO) Youth Climate Leaders Camp – Arab Chapter held at Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park recently. Called Thimmar, this innovative platform connects consumers with farming communities ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, held a meeting with Peec Mobility officials to learn about the company’s future plans for the UAE market and their contribution to promoting the circular economy and sustainable transportation. The meeting forms part of the Ministry’s broader strategy to enhance dialogue with the private sector as part of the ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The National Media Office (NMO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, organised a media briefing in Abu Dhabi with local media entities to announce the launch of a national media campaign commemorating the 10th anniversary of the National Service Law. The campaign emphasises the law’s role in instilling loyalty, patriotism, and sacrifice among Emirati citizens, contributing to ...

GUANGDONG PROVINCE/WAM HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has held productive discussions with the Guangdong Development and Reform Commission about the province’s holistic sustainable development and how Ras Al Khaimah can benefit from its experiences. HH Sheikh Saud was joined in the meeting by a Ras Al Khaimah delegation that ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM has published its Information Technology (IT) Risk Management Guidance (Guidance), providing a comprehensive and holistic framework for managing technology risks in ADGM’s financial sector. The guidance reflects extensive industry engagement, following the publication of the FSRA’s Discussion Paper on IT Risk Management and an industry briefing held in ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME The Bloomberg Future of Finance event on Wednesday brought together local and international government and business leaders to discuss the Middle East’s growing influence in global markets, backed by technological advancements, an expanding private sector, and evolving financial sector regulations. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Director General ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was briefed today on the Emirati Family Growth Programme, an initiative launched by the Department of Community Development. The programme aims to strengthen the stability and cohesion of Emirati families in line with the leadership’s vision of achieving sustainable social development and ensuring a high quality of life ...