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ABU DHABI/ WAM Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) launched its tree planting programme, “For Our Emirates We Plant,” in partnership with Abu Dhabi Municipality, represented by the Shahama Municipality Centre. The event marked the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan and underscored the paramount importance of environmental stewardship and community engagement. During her opening address, Habiba Al Mar’ashi, Co-Founder and ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The AED8.89 billion ($2.42billion) refinancing of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant project, announced in 2023, has now been recognised as a Green Loan Facility. This important classification underscores nuclear energy’s major contribution to powering the UAE’s green economy and energy transition strategy through clean, carbon emissions-free electricity. Through the Barakah Plant, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE construction market size was $94 billion in 2023 and the market will achieve an AAGR of more than 3% during 2025-2028, according to a report released by GlobalData, a data analytics and consulting company, headquartered in London. The growth is attributed to the increase in investments in transport and renewable energy infrastructure, with improvements ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Rabdan Academy has entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding with INTRA Defence Technologies, a leading company in drone technologies, defence systems and integrated logistical support. The agreement was formalised during the second edition of the World Defence Show in Riyadh, a premier global exhibition in security and defence. Its objective is to fortify the strategic ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Prithvirajsing Roopun of Mauritius on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin ...

AL AIN / WAM The Department of Genetics and Genomics at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has launched the first master’s programme in Genetic Counselling in the UAE. Supported by the Department of Health — Abu Dhabi (DoH), the college aspires to enhance its outcomes by offering modern academic specialisations, providing ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has announced its platinum sponsorship of the 27th Dubai International Holy Quran Award. This esteemed award stands as a beacon among global recognitions for the Holy Quran, uniting scholars, preachers, and Quran reciters from across the world. “The award, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, ...

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has signed a collaboration agreement with NeoNautica, a company specialised in technology and digital services for the maritime sector. This collaboration aims to develop and operate the UAE Blue Pass platform, which is dedicated to creating quality packages of privileges and facilities. These efforts will enhance the competitiveness of the national ...

WORLD CAPITALS / WAM Gold prices slipped from near record-high levels on Tuesday, as traders braced for key US inflation report that could give more clarity on when the Federal Reserve might start cutting its interest rates, Reuters reported. Spot gold fell 0.2% to $2,178.53 per ounce, as of 0424 GMT, after rising for nine consecutive sessions. Bullion hit a ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 network, is commemorating the Fatima bint Mubarak Centre’s first year of pioneering cancer care in the region. Inaugurated in March last year by HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, the state-of-the-art centre provides access to sophisticated, world-class personalised care for ...