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Zayed Sustainability Prize Launches New Category to Accelerate Climate Solutions and Protect the Planet for Future Generations

Middle East News 247 30/03/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award for recognising excellence in sustainability, has launched a special category called ‘Climate Action.’ This new category is aimed at recognising and promoting innovative solutions that address

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Abu Dhabi University signs MoU with Atkins to enhance collaboration in nuclear and energy sectors

Middle East News 247 29/03/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi University (ADU), one of the leading academic institutions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Atkins, the leading global design, engineering and project management consultancy, that aims to enhance academic cooperation and exchange of scientific expertise between

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Expo 2030 In Riyadh Will Provide A Futuristic, Eco-Friendly Experience

News Editor 25/03/2023 0

The Bureau International des Expositions representatives visited the planned site for Expo 2030 in Riyadh. During their trip, they saw the master plan for the venue, which will cover 6 million square meters.   What is Expo 2030 In Riyadh and All You Should Know The Riyadh City Royal Commission chairman, Fahd Abdulmohsen Al-Rasheed,

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SVB Failure – Abu Dhabi-Based Investment Firm Royal Group Considering Takeover Of The UK Arm Of Silicon Valley Bank

News Editor 24/03/2023 0

The Royal Group, an investment company funded by Abu Dhabi royal, is considering taking over Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) UK vertical in light of the current development of SVB’s bankruptcy. According to Bloomberg, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, chairman of Royal Group and national security adviser for the United Arab Emirates, is debating

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Repton Abu Dhabi Champions Fifth Edition of Digital Summit

News Desk 2 24/03/2023

Abu Dhabi, March 2023: Repton Abu Dhabi, the Apple Distinguished School (ADS), hosted the fifth instalment of its Digital Summit in March 2023. 35 students from Years 6 to 8 across schools in the UAE used the applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to solve real-world issues including food wastage, educating refugee children, protecting endangered wildlife, […]

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Neom Enters Agreement To Transform Sustainable Food Production

News Editor 23/03/2023 0

NEOM, the innovation hub in northwest Saudi Arabia, is working with CARE, a global organization founded by Italian chefs Norbert Niederkofler and Paolo Ferretti, to transform sustainable food production. Through this partnership, they hope to create NEOM’s unique culinary identity in which food is treated ethically from the farm to the plate. Together, they

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Social Development Bank To Provide $6 Billion In Loans To SMEs Over The Next Three Years

News Editor 22/03/2023 0

According to a senior official, Saudi Arabia’s Social Development Bank plans to provide SR24 billion ($6.3 billion) in funding to small and medium-sized businesses over the next three years as Saudi Arabia gradually diversifies its economy to meet the objectives outlined in Vision 2030. In an interview on the margins of the Biban 2023, Sultan Al-Hamidi, Chief

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National Library and Archives finalises preparations for International Council on Archives Congress 2023 

News Desk 2 21/03/2023

The National Library and Archives (NLA) announced the completion of the necessary preparations for hosting the International Council Congress (ICA) 2023 in Abu Dhabi on 9-13 October at the first meeting of the organising committee for the major archival event, which announced the activities of the conference and exhibition at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre […]

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Moorfields Eye Hospital in Abu Dhabi saves the vision

News Desk 2 20/03/2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE. March 20 2022: A Moorfields Eye Hospital ophthalmologist has performed a life-changing surgery on a 23-year-old patient after diagnosing him with a progressive eye disease that is prevalent in Middle Eastern communities. Mogemad Osama, an Ajman University student from Palestine who plans to become a dentist, struggled for years with devastating vision […]

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UAE Unveils New Program To Promote Emiratisation In Manufacturing, Industry, And Technology

News Editor 20/03/2023 0

The Industrialist Program is a new UAE initiative that aims to increase Emiratisation in the industrial sector and improve the region’s capabilities. The initiative was made possible by an MoU signed by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technologies (MoIAT), the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE), and the Emirati Talent Competitiveness

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Saudi’s Potential To Take The Lead In Carbon Capture On The Road To Net-zero Emissions

News Editor 19/03/2023 0

As nations throughout the world step up their efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emission objectives and mitigate the effects of climate change, oil, and gas-producing nations, in particular, are under great pressure to quickly shift to green energy sources. According to Bloomberg, $6.4 billion will be invested globally in carbon capture and storage projects this […]

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Dubai Foundation Signs MoU With UNESCO’s Regional Centre for Excellent Education

News Editor 18/03/2023 0

The HRMFDAP and the UNESCO Regional Centre for Quality and Excellence in Education have agreed to work together more closely in the areas of education and research by signing an MoU. The agreement was signed at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library on the margins of the World Conference for Innovation in Education, which was hosted by HRH Sheikh Mohammed […]

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The UAE’s Ministry of Education Will Train Educators In AI Tutoring

News Editor 17/03/2023 0

The UAE Ministry of Education is advancing artificial intelligence in education. A policy that will guide academics and teachers on how to employ language models for generative AI is currently being put together. In this approach, tutoring powered by AI will be used in all of the schools in the Emirates. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al […]

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Regional Conference of WMO’s Regional Association II (Asia) Concludes in Abu Dhabi

Middle East News 247 17/03/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — The Regional Conference (RECO) of WMO’s Regional Association II (Asia), hosted by the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), concluded today in Abu Dhabi by issuing a high-level statement in support of the UN initiative ‘Early Warning for All’. The statement highlighted the urgent need to build national and community […]

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Advanced Procedure in Abu Dhabi Gives Puppy New Lease on Life

News Desk 2 14/03/2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 2023 – The British Veterinary Centre recently performed crucial surgery on a Pomeranian puppy who was diagnosed with Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA). PDA is a condition in which a small opening persists between the two main blood vessels leaving the heart, namely the aorta and the pulmonary artery. The surgery was […]

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Emirati crew take Fazza to victory

News Desk 2 13/03/2023

Arif Al Zaffain and Nadir Bin Hendi led from start to finish in Fazza to secure victory in the opening round of the new UAE Class 3 Powerboat Championship today. The Emirati crew capitalised on the mechanical problems of Team Abu Dhabi’s Shaun Torrente and Faleh Al Mansoori, who started from pole position but went […]

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UAE Astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi To Spend Six Months On The ISS: What You Need To Know

News Editor 12/03/2023 0

Sultan AlNeyadi, an astronaut from the UAE, will be the first Arab to go on a long-term space mission. He will spend six months with other crew members on the International Space Station, a laboratory in orbit 400 kilometres above Earth. As the new target date for SpaceX Crew-6 Dragon Endeavour’s launch on a Falcon 9 rocket […]

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Biban, The Largest Entrepreneurship Conference In Saudi Arabia, Will Offer $2.7 Million In Prizes At Biban 2023

News Editor 11/03/2023 0

More than $2.7 million will be awarded in a dozen new competitions and “hackathons” at Biban 2023. Biban is Saudi Arabia’s largest entrepreneurship forum, created to inspire businesses to showcase their entrepreneurial ventures. The Biban 2023 event will be held at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Center from March 9 to March 13. It intends to

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LEAP 2023: Saudi Arabia’s Tech Sector, $9 Billion in Investments

News Editor 10/03/2023 0

Every year, Saudi Arabia holds one of the most significant lt events for Saudi Arabia’s tech sector. It is a 3-day event that offers stakeholders the chance to present new and disruptive technologies to over 100,000 attendees worldwide. The country always commits to expending significant investment infrastructure to the tech sector; this year’s edition is […]

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Abu Dhabi’s Class 3 revival sets the pace for new championship to thrive

News Desk 2 10/03/2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10th March, 2023: The revival of Class 3 powerboat racing in Abu Dhabi this weekend could quickly lead to an influx of top teams from around the world to contest the new UAE championship. Shaun Torrente and Faleh Al Mansoori, Team Abu Dhabi’s former UIM XCAT World Championship-winning combination, have joined forces […]