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ABU DHABI/WAM The Cyber Security Council has launched the “Ethical Hacker” specialised training course as part of the training programmes under the “Cyber Sniper” initiative, which the council launched last year in partnership with the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources. The Cyber Sniper initiative is a key element of the council’s comprehensive strategy to secure the country’s digital infrastructure, ...

DUBAI/WAM The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) on Monday announced some key amendments to its Crypto Token regime. These changes stem from the proposals outlined in “Consultation Paper 153 – Updates to the Crypto Token” regime published in January 2024 and mark a significant step in refining and advancing the regulatory environment for Crypto Tokens in the Dubai International Financial ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Nominations are now open for the sixth edition of the 2025 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, an independent global prize recognising efforts to promote human fraternity and solidarity. Eligible nominators—including government members, heads of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), academics, spiritual leaders, and other influential figures—are invited to submit their nominations through the official website, https://zayedaward.org/, from 3rd June to ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group and NMDC Energy, a subsidiary of National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC), on Monday signed an agreement for the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in KEZAD. The 50-year lease agreement will see NMDC Energy invest AED367 million ($100 million) in a 224,000 sqm facility in KEZAD, designated for modular fabrication. ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has held a phone call with His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, congratulating him on his appointment as the Crown Prince of Kuwait. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed expressed his sincere congratulations to H.H. Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Danube Group, a leading conglomerate in the Middle East and Dubai SME, a subsidiary of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, have signed a Cooperation Agreement to diversify the buyer base and expand market opportunities for Emirati-owned SMEs. The signing ceremony took place at ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME The UAE has many new destinations for leisure and adventure experiences. One of the latest hub is Adventure Island, which is now open at Bahar Plaza on the JBR, Dubai. It offers two distinct arenas, PIXEL and Laser Island, with immersive LED floor gaming and laser tag experiences as both an indoor adventure spot and event ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Rabdan Academy has hosted an event for orphaned children as part of its Together We Thrive social responsibility initiative at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Yas Island. In collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, the event welcomed 15 orphaned children aged between 5 and 12 years-old, accompanied by their ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Lorenzo Fanara, Ambassador of Italy to the United Arab Emirates, has shared insights into the dynamic and flourishing relationship between Italy and the UAE. In a statement on the Italian Republic Day, the ambassador highlighted the remarkable growth across various sectors, including the economy, tourism, trade, culture, and investments. Emphasising the recent advancements, Ambassador Fanara remarked, “Since I ...

DUBAI-AMMAN/ WAM The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives’ (MBRGI) Digital School has partnered with Jordan’s Ministry of Education to transform the Emirati-Jordanian Refugee Camp’s school in Mrajeeb Al Fhood into a full-fledged digital school, serving grades 1-12. The Digital School Initiative has been created primarily to empower refugees and underserved students. The initiative caters to young people irrespective ...