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Emirates Park Zoo is the first zoo in the Middle East to receive AZA accreditation

News Desk 1 25/09/2023 0

Emirates Park Zoo in Abu Dhabi has become the first zoo in the Middle East to achieve accreditation from the US-headquartered Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), marking a significant triumph in pursuing excellence and animal welfare. The milestone accolade positions Emirates Park Zoo as

Sport Events GCC UAE

UAE Sim Racers qualify for regional finals in Amman, Jordan

News Desk 1 25/09/2023

Two skilled Sim Racers have topped the regional qualifiers of the 3rd annual Toyota GAZOO Racing MENA Esports Cup to earn their spots in the tournament’s regional finals in Jordan in October. The two veteran Sim Racers, Sultan Khalifa and Salem Al Mesmari, will now travel to Amman, Jordan, on October 13, 2023, to represent […]

Education Events GCC UAE

Dubai Municipality holds interviews at UAE careers event

News Desk 1 25/09/2023 0

Dubai Municipality conducted over 60 immediate interviews for applicants under its ‘Future Talents’ programme for scholarships and the ‘Pioneers initiative for qualifying freshmen graduates. The interviews were conducted during the Ru’ya 2023 Careers UAE Redefined Ru’ya, one of the significant recruitment, educational, and training events for UAE citizens

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MBRU hosts three winners of MBRKA 2022 in Dubai City

News Desk 1 25/09/2023 0

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences hosted the three scientists who won the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award (MBRKA) 2022, namely, Dr. Zhang Yongzhen, Dr. Katalin Kariko, and Dr. Drew Weissman, to honor their invaluable contributions in the field of knowledge and science. The primary objective of hosting these scientists […]

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Nations urged to seize climate opportunity at COP28

News Desk 1 24/09/2023 0

Mariam Bint Mohammed Almheiri, the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has called upon global nations to leverage the significant opportunity offered by COP28 in the UAE to drive climate action, focusing on food systems transformation and promoting nature-based solutions. This was during her high-level meetings on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations […]

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Allianz CEO addresses the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit

News Desk 1 24/09/2023 0

Leaders from 34 governments, along with seven non-government bodies, including Californian governor Gavin Newsom, London mayor Sadiq Khan, the World Bank president, the Chief Executive of insurer Allianz, and the head of the UN’s Green Climate Fund, addressed the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit in NYC this week. Allianz CEO Oliver Bäte represented the UN-Convened

Sport Events GCC UAE

King of the Table 8 arm-wrestling contest returns to Dubai

News Desk 1 22/09/2023

The King of the Table arm-wrestling competition takes place in Dubai, UAE, on September 23, 2023, promising an unforgettable evening of untamed power, iron determination, and much muscle. The event returns to The Space Sports in Dubai City, guaranteeing an evening filled with raw power, unwavering determination, and an atmosphere charged with electrifying energy as […]

Education Events

Female scientists in GCC region celebrate a decade of success

News Desk 1 22/09/2023

The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Programme, in partnership with Khalifa University of Science and Technology, celebrated a decade of empowering female scientists from the GCC in the fields of life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics and computer science, and who have blazed trails and are changing the landscape of scientific

Business Events

EFQM Middle East Summit to be held from October 11-12, 2023

News Desk 1 22/09/2023

EFQM and Abu Dhabi Police officials have held a signing ceremony to announce the forthcoming second edition of the EFQM Middle East Summit, which will be held in Abu Dhabi under the auspices of the Abu Dhabi Police from October 11-12, 2023 The event, with the theme ‘Shaping the Future through Excellence, Agility, & Sustainable […]

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Rory McIlroy set for DP World Tour Championship in Dubai

News Desk 1 22/09/2023

Rory McIlroy will return to Dubai for a third DP World Tour Championship title and the fifth Harry Vardon Trophy at the final Rolex Series event of the 2023 DP World Tour season. The reigning European Number One currently leads the Race to Dubai Rankings in partnership with Rolex, thanks to his two Rolex Series […]

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Dubai Municipality wins 2 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards categories

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

Dubai Municipality has won two titles in the categories of ‘Best Benefits, Wellness and Well-being Program’, as well as ‘Best Use of Blended Learning’, presented by the Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards. The awards were presented to the Municipality for its transformative initiatives in training and qualifying Dubai Municipality employees, in line with the National […]

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GCC municipalities urged to hasten climate change action

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has said the diverse initiatives of GCC municipalities can accelerate climate action by strengthening community engagement. She addressed the 26th Meeting of the Committee of Ministers responsible for municipal affairs in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. At the event, the UAE

Education Events

HBMSU explores AI and its applications in higher education

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) held its annual gathering in Dubai City in the presence of Dr Mansoor Alawar, HBMSU Chancellor, and members of the academic and administrative staff on the occasion of the new academic year. The gathering began by welcoming the employees who had recently joined HBMSU. Alawar (seen in the featured […]

Real Estate Events

Innovest launches Jadan Al Fursan project at Cityscape Global

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

Innovest, a premier investment and development company, has announced the completion of the entire booking process for its Jadan Al Fursan Communities project, located in the Al Fursan neighbourhood in Riyadh City. This achievement comes after the company launched the project while participating in Cityscape Global 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Company officials are seen

Banking Events

Emirates NBD awards winners of its salary transfer campaign

News Desk 1 21/09/2023

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, has announced the mega prize winners of its salary transfer campaign. The six-month promotion offered Emirates NBD customers the opportunity to win five mega prizes of AED100,000, five grand prizes of AED50,000 and 100 smartphones worth AED5,000 each. To […]

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Al Ansari Exchange awards its 10th Summer Promotion millionaire

News Desk 1 20/09/2023 0

Al Ansari Exchange, the largest outward personal remittance and foreign exchange company in the UAE and Al Ansari Financial Services subsidiary, has crowned Moustafa Abou Youssef from Egypt as the 10th millionaire of its annual Summer Promotion. The draw was held in the presence of senior officials of Al Ansari Exchange and representatives from the […]

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Daikin to exhibit at the Japan pavilion at COP28

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

Daikin Industries will exhibit its high-efficiency inverter air conditioner, which contributes to 50% energy savings at the Japan pavilion at COP28 in Dubai, UAE. The 28th Conference on Climate Change in Dubai, UAE, occurs from November 30 to December 12, 2023. This will be Daikin’s first exhibition at a COP event. This strategic involvement not […]

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Huawei and ORCA show how they protect Ireland marine life

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

Ocean Research and Conservation Association (ORCA) of Ireland and Huawei Ireland have released the latest critical findings on marine life protection in Ireland discovered during their joint work on the Smart Whales Sound project. The announcement occurred during the OceanTech Summit at Ireland’s Baltimore Castle in Ireland. The joint study found that shipping lanes in

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Alef Education participates at IGCF 2023 in Sharjah emirate

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, led discussions on the pivotal role of innovative technologies in transforming education at the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) 2023 held in Sharjah, UAE. HeInternational Government Communication Forumld at the Expo Centre Sharjah, with the theme ‘Today’s Resources, Tomorrow’s

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3DXB Group participates in ‘Arab Housing Forum 2023’

News Desk 1 19/09/2023

3DXB Group, a leading force in advancing the future of sustainable housing through innovative 3D printing construction technologies, has wrapped up its participation in the recently concluded ‘Arab Housing and Community Development Forum 2023’ in Abu Dhabi. Themed ‘Projecting the Future of Housing and Sustainable Community Development’, this specialised forum gathered