Emirates News Agency

Abdullah bin Zayed attends Ministry of Education's Scholarship Programme graduation ceremony

2023 Jun 06 Tue, 11:02:00 pm

ABU DHABI, 6th June, 2023 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Chairman of the Education and Human Resources Council, attended today a ceremony held by the Ministry of Education to honour the graduates of its Scholarship Programme at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Titled, “We compete globally thanks to you", the ceremony was also attended by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education, Sheikh Shakhboot...

UAE, Egypt advance development of Africa's Biggest Wind Farm

2023 Jun 06 Tue, 09:46:00 pm

ABU DHABI, 6th June, 2023 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, along with Infinity Power, Africa’s largest renewable energy developer, and Hassan Allam Utilities, a sustainable infrastructure focused investment platform, signed an agreement with Egypt’s New and Renewable Energy Authority to secure land to build a 10-gigawatt (GW) capacity onshore wind farm in Egypt, set to be one of the largest in the world, with a project value of over US$ 10 billion.The signing in Cairo was witnessed by Egyptian Prime...

UAE employs highest international standards for food safety: Mariam Almheiri

2023 Jun 06 Tue, 09:39:00 pm

ABU DHABI, 6th June, 2023 (WAM) -- Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said the UAE is working to implement the highest standards of global food safety as a top priority in meeting the objectives of the National Food Security Strategy and ensuring the health and wellbeing of all residents. In statements marking the World Food Safety Day, the minister added, "Food safety is a main pillar of our strategy to achieve national food security. The Ministry has outlined its vision...

Mohammed bin Rashid highlights importance of partnerships with private sector

2023 Jun 06 Tue, 09:34:00 pm

DUBAI, 6th June, 2023 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said enhancing strategic partnerships with the private sector represents a vital part of the emirate’s economic strategy. His Highness was speaking at his weekly Majlis at the Za’abeel Palace where he received a group of local dignitaries, businessmen, investors and senior officials in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler...

Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with CEO of company behind ChatGPT

2023 Jun 06 Tue, 09:12:00 pm

DUBAI, 6th June, 2023 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, today met with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT. The meeting discussed ways to bolster partnerships between the UAE government and OpenAI to foster the development of cutting-edge tech solutions driven by artificial intelligence (AI). The meeting reflects the importance the UAE places on the emerging field as well as its...

Global exports of digitally delivered services reached $3.82 trillion in 2022

2023 Jun 06 Tue, 09:08:00 pm

GENEVA, 6th June, 2023 (WAM) – The World Trade Organisation (WTO) estimates that global exports of digitally delivered services grew by 8.1% per year between 2005 and 2022, much higher than the 5.6% growth registered for goods exports.WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said: “In 2022, the value of exports of these services, which cover everything from streaming games to consulting services provided by video, reached USD 3.82 trillion — worth 12% of total goods and services trade, up from 8% a decade earlier. With the comparatively...

IISS Shangri-La Dialogue discusses global defence challenges

2023 Jun 06 Tue, 09:06:00 pm

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...

Sustainable Aviation Fuels to provide about 62% of carbon mitigation needed in 2050: IATA

2023 Jun 06 Tue, 08:34:00 pm

ISTANBUL, 6th June, 2023 (WAM) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its expectation for overall renewable fuel production to reach an estimated capacity of at least 69 billion liters (55 million tonnes) by 2028. Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) will comprise a portion of this growing output which is being achieved through new renewable fuel refineries and the expansion of existing facilities. Importantly, the expected production has a wide geographic footprint covering North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. “The expected production increase is extremely...

UAE outside influence of Tropical State in Arabian Sea: Weather Report

2023 Jun 06 Tue, 08:33:00 pm

ABU DHABI, 6th June, 2023 (WAM) – The National Center of Meteorology confirmed that the UAE will not by affected by the possible tropical condition that would form in the south of the Arabian Sea at the end of next week.This came in a statement by the NCM today on a tropical depression centered in the south of the Arabian Sea at latitude 11.9 north and longitude 66.00. The NCM elaborated that the wind speed around the centre is from 60 to 90 km/hr with...

3rd Retrofit Tech Abu Dhabi Summit discusses energy efficiency and retrofitting strategies

2023 Jun 06 Tue, 08:19:00 pm

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...

Egypt's net foreign reserves grow to $34.660 bn in May

2023 Jun 06 Tue, 08:18:00 pm

CAIRO, 6th June, 2023 (WAM) – Egypt's net foreign reserves reached $34.660 billion in May 2023, up from $34.551 billion in April.The ninth-straight reserve growth was revealed by the apex bank in a statement today.

University of Pennsylvania delegation visits Noor Abu Dhabi

2023 Jun 06 Tue, 08:03:00 pm

ABU DHABI, 6th June, 2023 (WAM) -- Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) welcomed faculty members and students from the University of Pennsylvania, US, for a tour of Noor Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s largest single-site solar power plants, following a visit to EWEC’s headquarters.The visit to EWEC’s headquarters and the tour of Noor Abu Dhabi were organised by the Abu Dhabi Executive Office (ADEO). Mark Hedges, Asset Management Executive Director at EWEC, led the tour at Noor Abu Dhabi with Omar Al Ameri,...

Bybit deepens UAE roots with AED 1 million AUS scholarship

2023 Jun 06 Tue, 07:43:00 pm

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...

Emirates Dermatology Society and Novartis collaborate to raise awareness on skin diseases

2023 Jun 06 Tue, 07:38:00 pm

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...

Du pioneers UAE’s first Arabic sustainability podcast

2023 Jun 06 Tue, 07:35:00 pm

DUBAI, 6th June, 2023 (WAM) -- du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company (EITC), today announced the launch of its first-ever Arabic Sustainability Podcast. Hosted by Abubaker ElTom- who is a sustainability researcher, this innovative podcast will feature insightful discussions with high-level expert guest speakers. The podcast's primary focus is to address urgent sustainability concerns while simultaneously creating a wealth of sustainability-related knowledge in Arabic."We are immensely proud to introduce the pioneering Arabic Sustainability Podcast in the UAE, as it exemplifies our unwavering commitment to advocating...