14-truck UAE aid convoy enters Gaza Strip as part of Operation ‘Gallant Knight 3’

AL ARISH/ WAM The “Gallant Knight 3” humanitarian operation announced the entry of a new aid convoy into the Gaza Strip through Egypt’s Rafah Border Crossing as part of the UAE’s efforts to support and relieve Palestinian people during their current circumstances. The Emirati aid convoy comprises 14 trucks carrying over 300 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including tents, medical supplies, ...

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KEZAD Group signs lease agreement with APT for automotive aluminium component manufacturing plant

ABU DHABI/ WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD Group), the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, and Al Ghurair Group subsidiary Automotive Precision Technology (APT) today announced the signing of a lease agreement for an automotive aluminium component manufacturing facility. The 30,000 sq metres advanced manufacturing facility for APT in KEZAD will be strategically located adjacent to ...

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UAE-France High-Level Business Council holds 2nd plenary meeting in Paris

PARIS/ WAM Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, and Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, co-chaired, on Monday in Paris, the second plenary meeting of the UAE-France High-Level Business Council, in the presence of Bruno Le Maire, French Minister of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and ...

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Mohammed bin Rashid tours Gulfood 2024

DUBAI/ WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, toured the 29th edition of Gulfood (Gulfood 2024), the world’s largest annual global food and beverage (F&B) sourcing event, which commenced today at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). His Highness said that Gulfood 2024 highlights the UAE’s growing role in facilitating ...

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EAD records Abu Dhabi’s first rare green turtle nest

ABU DHABI / WAM During its annual turtle survey and as part of the marine assessment and conservation programme, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) recorded the first nest of ‘green turtles’ at one of the core Hawksbill turtle nesting sites in Al Dhafra Region. Although Green turtles are found extensively in Abu Dhabi’s waters, nesting activity has never ...

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Rakez offers business solutions for F&B industry at Gulfood

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez) is at the annual Gulfood exhibition, the region’s largest F&B event, which is taking place at Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) through February 22. Rakez is dedicated to offering global investors complete business solutions for establishing and growing their presence in the UAE’s flourishing food and beverage industry. The ...

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UAE Digital Economy Council showcases rates of digital adoption in UAE

DUBAI / WAM Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, affirmed that the UAE government adopts a proactive approach based on designing visions and goals, as well as developing and implementing initiatives and projects that lay the foundations of a pioneering digital economy. This economy combines national skills and technological ...

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Sharjah Ruler approves plan of SPAA

SHARJAH / WAM HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA), chaired the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the SPAA in the academy building in the University City in Sharjah. At the beginning of the meeting, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah welcomed ...

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ADJD launches campaign to address domestic violence

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department’s (ADJD) Centre for Legal and Community Awareness has launched an expanded awareness campaign against domestic violence that will run for three months. The “Violence… the End of Family Stability” campaign aims to raise public awareness of various preventive measures against domestic violence, highlight its detrimental effects, educate on family rights and ...

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MBZUAI, UNDP partner to advance use of AI for sustainable development

ABU DHABI / WAM Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) inked a partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to advance the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to meet sustainable development goals. As part of the collaboration, the university becomes the founding knowledge partner for the UNDP’s AI for Sustainable Development Platform (AI4SDP), an initiative born out ...

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