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Abu Dhabi: The Federal Geographic Information Center (FGIC) has launched the General Map of the UAE in both Arabic and English. This milestone symbolizes a commitment to geographical accuracy and national pride. The initiative aims to empower government and private entities with trustworthy official maps, fostering consistency and precision in spatial data utilization. This initiative, which is part of an ongoing series of official maps developed in collaboration with relevant authorities, underscores the Center’s dedication to providing a unified and reliable source of geographic information for the nation. The FGIC calls all concerned entities and community members to incorporate the…
Ras Al Khaimah: The Ras Al Khaimah Environmental Protection Development Authority (EPDA) has opened the 6th International Conference on Global Warming: The Critical Role of Oceans, in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission. The conference is being held under the patronage of Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. The conference is being held from December 4 to 7, 2023. It brings together experts from around the world to help mitigate the impacts of global warming on our planet, especially the oceans. Dr. Saif Mohammed…
Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on quality infrastructure. The initiative aims to meet the UAE’s requirements on entities issuing Halal certificates and contributes to enhancing trade between the two countries. The MoU was inked on MoIAT’s pavilion in the Green Zone of COP28 by Mr. Omar Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of MoIAT, and Mr. Le Xuan Dinh, Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Science and Technology. The signing was attended by Dr. Farah Al Zarooni, Assistant Undersecretary for the Standards and…
Dubai: Dubai Cares, a civil society organization formally associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications (UN DGC), has launched its ‘Global Education Solutions Accelerator’ (GESA) at COP28 UAE. The innovative mechanism will help countries fast-track progress towards 2030, as they work with a robust network of international actors and platforms from within the development and education sectors. It also identifies and implements solutions that best address their education transformation challenges and ambitions and allows them to leverage rewired education systems as a core enabler for sustainable development. In its first phase, Dubai Cares and Aga Khan Foundation, a…
Dubai: The governments of the UAE and the Republic of Kazakhstan have signed an agreement to co-operate in the development of Kazakhstan’s renewables sector. This includes the development of a large-scale wind power project with a 1GW capacity. The agreement between the Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy and the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure was signed under the guidance of Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Furthermore, a Joint Development Agreement was inked between Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) – the UAE’s clean energy champion, who will spearhead the project – W Solar, Qazaq Green Power…
Dubai: Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has hosted the 2023 annual meeting of the chamber’s Board of Directors and Advisory Council members. At the annual meeting, the chamber’s significant achievements and initiatives in 2023 were reviewed. These include the launch of the ‘Business in Dubai’ platform, the Emirati Training Academy and App Olympics under the ‘Create Apps in Dubai’ initiative, and several informative digital economy publications. In addition, the chamber successfully participated in a number of international roadshows and hosted the ‘Expand North Star’ exhibition, which attracted 1,800…
Dubai: The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) has begun at the Expo City Dubai. There have been a record number of attendance requests for both the Blue Zone (A Hub for Formal Negotiations) and Green Zone (A Public Space for Climate Action), with up to 500,000 participants anticipated. COP28, the largest global climate event is being held from November 30th to December 12, 2023. The participants include government ministers, representatives from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the private sector, indigenous peoples, and youth. The event is being attended by nearly 180 heads…
Abu Dhabi: The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi has launched the first hydrogen-powered taxi, in collaboration with Tawasul Transport, ADNOC Distribution, and Futtaim Automotive. This move is in line with the ITC’s energy transformation towards achieving ideal sustainable urban transport. This collaboration aims to bring about significant development in eco-friendly taxi transport to enhance Abu Dhabi’s leading position in urban and sustainable transport. In addition, the collaboration focuses on promoting clean and sustainable energy-powered taxis, achieving Abu Dhabi’s environmental goals that align with the COP28, and affirming the joint commitment…
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has launched the Abu Dhabi Energy Outlook 2050, the first comprehensive blueprint to map the Emirate’s net-zero vision. The outlook illustrates what Abu Dhabi’s transport, buildings, industry, and power sectors might look like under ambitious policies and technology advancements. This aimed at accelerating the pace of decarbonization in all sectors over the next three decades. It aligns with the COP28 Net-Zero Transition Charter, which intends to mobilize all sectors of the economy and society to commit to a national pledge of reducing carbon emissions and producing a credible net-zero transition plan.…
Dubai: The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) has launched the fifth edition of the Emirates Energy Award (EEA) 2023- 2025, under the theme ‘Empowering Carbon Neutrality’. This edition is being held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. This announcement was made by Mr. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of DSCE and Chairman of the Emirates Energy Award, during the activities of the ninth edition of the World Green Economy Summit in Jumeirah Mina A’Salam in Dubai. Mr. Al Tayer stated that, “I…