SINGAPORE, 6th June, 2023 (WAM) -- Ali Abdullah Al Ahmed, Assistant Under-Secretary for Policy and Defence Communication at the Ministry of Defence, took part in the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier defence summit, here. The event brought together defence ministers, senior military officers, and defence decision-makers from around the world. On the sidelines of his participation in the event, Al Ahmed met with General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of the Armed Forces of Pakistan (CJCSC), to explore ways...
SHARJAH, 6th June, 2023 (WAM) -- Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange, has announced a new partnership with American University of Sharjah (AUS) in a move to further its commitment and advance crypto adoption in the UAE. The parties joined hands with a Memorandum of Understanding signed in Sharjah.A Bybit contribution of AED 1,000,000 marks the first collaboration between AUS and the crypto exchange, establishing a scholarship fund, which will support 20 students to accelerate their academic and research career into fintech and...
SHARJAH, 6th June, 2023 (WAM) -- Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB), a nonprofit organisation that connects refugees with international job opportunities, has been named the winner of the 7th edition of the Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA 2023). TBB will receive AED 500,000 as part of the award.The award, which is sponsored by the Big Heart Foundation, recognises outstanding individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to the field of refugee advocacy and support. TBB was selected from a pool of...
ABU DHABI, 6th June, 2023 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has offered his condolences to Lt. Gen. (retired) Mohamed Helal Suroor Al Kaabi on the passing of his mother, at the mourning majlis held in Rabdan. His Highness also offered his condolences to the family of the bereaved.
ABU DHABI, 6th June, 2023 (WAM) - The third edition of Retrofit Tech Abu Dhabi Summit began today, with over 200 high-level decision makers from the energy efficiency, sustainability and retrofitting sectors.The Summit, which is officially hosted by Abu Dhabi Energy Services (ADES), a subsidiary of TAQA Group, is taking place under the theme ‘Unleashing Abu Dhabi’s retrofitting and energy efficiency potential’. Proceedings opened with discussions on the theme of energy efficiency and retrofitting strategies for achieving Abu Dhabi’s energy goals. This included keynote speeches...
DUBAI, 6th June, 2023 (WAM) -- Novartis, a leading global medicines company, today announced a ground-breaking partnership with the Emirates Dermatology Society (EDS) to tackle the urgent need for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) awareness in the UAE. The collaboration aims to raise awareness of the condition and deliver critical insights to help healthcare providers and policymakers to support patients affected by this debilitating disease.HS, a chronic skin condition characterised by painful lumps deep within the skin, affects an estimated 1 in 100 individuals worldwide. In the...
DUBAI, 6th June, 2023 (WAM) -- In line with the Sustainability Year and the UAE's preparation for hosting the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), a delegation from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) showcased the UAE's expertise in enhancing air quality and effectively reducing pollution at the Climate and Clean Air Conference 2023 in Bangkok. During the event, which attracted a wide participation of international experts and decision-makers, the delegation shed light on the National Air Quality Agenda 2031, as well as...
