Author: Editorial Desk

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will allow for cross-destination travel, with a focus on adventure tourism. The partnership also enables travelers to visit the UAE’s northernmost Emirate and Oman’s Musandam Governorate on a single trip. The MoU seeks to drive tourism growth in Ras Al Khaimah and Musandam in Oman, through joint promotion and marketing initiatives. The Al Hajar mountain range, which connects Ras Al Khaimah and Musandam, has rapidly become a hub for adventure and eco-tourism projects in both…

Abu Dhabi: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 network, and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) have partnered to advance research and education. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marks a significant milestone in their commitment to building a sustainable healthcare ecosystem in the UAE. Under this MoU, both Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and MBZUAI will lead research and education initiatives that will create a wide range of opportunities, such as conducting joint research projects, establishing research groups, and developing mentorship programs for undergraduate and graduate students. By harnessing the collective strengths of Cleveland…

AI Ain: Al Ain Zoo will launch the 5th Conservation Festival 2023 under the theme “Nature’s Sustainability”, from November 8 to 11. The festival will feature various activities and events aimed at promoting the Zoo’s role in the protection of wildlife and the preservation of natural wealth and resources. It offers students free entrance throughout its course. The festival runs from the main gate of the Zoo through the exhibitions, theaters, and surrounding areas, including the Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Center and popular restaurants and cafés. Mr. Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Director-General of the Zoo Aquarium Public Institution in Al…

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Finance has conducted a training workshop in Abu Dhabi under the theme ‘Financial Statements Preparation.’ According to the statement, the course, which is part of the ministry’s plan to enhance the efficiency of financial statement preparation processes of all federal ministries and move the federal government to accrual-based accounting standards, gave policymakers the financial tools they needed to make decisions about policies and future budgeting. Participants in the course included several personnel of the Ministry of Finance as well as representatives from 43 ministries and federal bodies. The training program educated federal government employees about the Ministry…

Abu Dhabi: Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is hosting the 41st International Conference and Exhibition of the International Committee for Study of Bauxite, Alumina Aluminium (ICSOBA) in Dubai from November 5 to 9. ICSOBA is the largest annual technical forum in the global aluminium industry. This year’s edition brings over 190 international contributions and 168 technical presentations in four parallel streams focusing on advancing sector decarbonization and further sustainability. EGA, a global leader in aluminium smelting technology development, will present more than 20 papers, including ones it has co-authored with suppliers or academics, that describe findings and solutions to address complex…

Abu Dhabi: Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and the Arab Youth Center (AYC) have launched the nationwide ‘UAE Youth Green Challenge.’ The initiative aims to encourage university students in the UAE to create innovative solutions for decarbonizing the building sector. It comes ahead of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Climate Change (COP28), which is set to take place in Dubai Expo City from November 30 to 12 December. According to the World Economic Forum, young people are leading the way in climate action and sustainability, with almost…

Abu Dhabi: Rabdan Academy, specializing in safety, security, defense, emergency preparedness, and crisis management, has received international accreditation from Pearson BTEC, a global leader in awarding prestigious academic and professional qualifications and conducting accreditation assessments. According to the statement, this accreditation enables Rabdan Academy to offer a wide range of specialized capacity-building and professional development programs from the BTEC Qualifications, curated by a panel of experts and specialists from across the globe. As a result, the attendees will obtain globally acknowledged certificates. Mr. Salem Al Saeedi, Vice President of Rabdan Academy, emphasized the importance of this achievement in alignment with…

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA), organized by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has received the largest number of nominations in its history. This year’s edition attracted 4,240 nominations from 74 countries, including 19 Arab nations. The submissions were evaluated by members of the SZBA Reading Panel Committee, which was chaired by Dr. Ali bin Tamim, SZBA Secretary-General and Chairman of the ALC, and included Mr. Saeed Hamdan Al Tunaiji, Executive Director of the ALC, and Prof. Dr. Bilal Orfali, member of the…

Abu Dhabi: Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination (ZHO) and Faqih Center for Fertility, a leading infertility treatment center in the GCC, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), as part of their active participation in building a healthier society. The main objective of this partnership is to make major strides toward the prevention of disabilities and congenital malformations and to improve healthcare for people with disabilities at both the local and international levels. Additionally, they aim to cooperate in developing educational materials and programs and take part in international events focusing on people with disabilities. According to the…

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) has launched awareness guidebooks for private sector companies and Emirati private sector employees. This aims to raise awareness of Emiratization-related decisions and initiatives, and the benefits provided by both the Ministry and Nafis to support and empower Emirati professionals in the private sector. The 11 topics covered in the awareness guidebook for Emiratis working in the private sector are the Nafis electronic platform, the Regulation of Employment Relationship Law, the Unemployment Insurance Scheme, the Wage Protection System (WPS),  fake Emiratization and its administrative penalties, information on pensions and social security,…