Author: KAVIA M R

India: India’s Cabinet has given ex-post facto approval for an Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement (IGFA) with the UAE to enable the operation of the India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). The agreement was signed in Abu Dhabi on February 13, 2024, during the High-Level visit between India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Government of the UAE on Cooperation for the empowerment and operation of the India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor. The IGFA intends to advance bilateral relations and further strengthen ties between the two nations in the Ports, Maritime, and Logistics sectors. “The IGFA includes areas of cooperation between the…

United States: The United States has made a historic moon landing for the first time in over 50 years. A privately built spacecraft named Odysseus touched down on the lunar’s South pole surface after an exhilarating 73-minute fall from orbit. NASA called this achievement “a giant leap forward.” However, no conformation regarding the state of the lander yet. Later on, however, the Texas-based business Intuitive Machines, which constructed the first commercial spacecraft to touch down on the moon, declared that the ship was “upright and starting to send data.” It was the first landing by a commercial vehicle on the…

Abu Dhabi: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has discovered the first green turtle nest during its yearly turtle survey, which is a component of the marine assessment and conservation program. Despite being widely distributed in Abu Dhabi’s seas, nesting activity has never been documented at one of the main Hawksbill turtle nesting locations in the Al Dhafra Region. There are seven species of sea turtles in around the world. Abu Dhabi’s seas are home to four different kinds of turtles, total population more than 6,000 individuals. The Hawksbill and Green Turtles are the most common species, while the Olive…

Sharjah: UAE’s effort to educate and empower communities with cancer awareness has seen a positive response across the region. World Cancer Day, which is marked on February 4 every year, and the 9th Gulf Week for Cancer Awareness, which took place from February 1 to 7, 2024, have helped the Emirate communicate with the public about the life-threatening disease. Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) have launched multiple initiatives to raise awareness and support survivors and their families. FOCP, which is a leading advocate for cancer awareness and support, has played a vital role throughout this week. One of their initiatives,…

Ras Al Khaimah: The 15th International Workshop on Advanced Materials (IWAM), which will bring together eminent scientists from globally recognized educational institutions for three days of lectures, discussions, and poster sessions on how advanced materials are helping shape the future. It will be opened by Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and a member of the UAE Supreme Council. A Nobel Prize winner and advanced materials scientists from institutions such as the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford in the UK, the University of New South Wales in Australia, and the Max…

Dubai: The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) and the Dubai Government Excellence Programme (DGEP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that offers scholarships to support government employees in maintaining Dubai’s reputation for excellence in government. The MoU was signed in conjunction with the 2024 assessment cycle of the Dubai Government Excellence Programme. This initiative comes after the introduction of an updated model for government excellence, which was authorized by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. The new model is based on three pillars: the Vision, Distinctive Value, and…

Dubai: The US multinational technology behemoth Microsoft and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) have inked a memorandum of intent to expedite the emirate’s innovation roadmap. According to a statement from DET, this partnership represents a committed effort to advance the growth, innovation, and development of the emirate’s digital economy in accordance with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda, or D33. The partnership with Microsoft will concentrate on utilizing intelligent apps and solutions to meet the city’s goals for technology transformation in the fields of education, SMEs, and logistics. Hadi Badri, CEO of the Dubai Economic Development…

Dubai: Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced the Future of Government Work Accelerators Program was announced by in collaboration with the Dubai Government Human Resources Department. The program’s goal is to assist government agencies in Dubai in implementing best practices to stay up-to-date with workplace changes and bolster the government’s future readiness. The program was created in line with the objectives of Dubai Social Agenda 33, launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to enhance the societal welfare of employees in the government sector and improve work-life…

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department’s (ADJD) Undersecretary, Counselor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, has visited the prisons and other correctional institutions throughout the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as part of a field inspection. With the ultimate goal of facilitating the inmates’ reintegration into society after the sentence period imposed in response to court rulings, the visit’s objectives included examining the workflow and procedures and closely monitoring the quality of care, rehabilitation, and reform provided to them. This is the Undersecretary of the Judicial Department’s first visit to a punitive and correctional facility, in accordance with the law issued by…

Netherlands: The UAE has welcomed the rulings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding the Gaza Strip. The rulings called for the implementation of temporary measures to safeguard civilian lives in Gaza, the end of all statements and actions, and the punishment of direct and open incitement to commit genocide against the Palestinian people residing in the Strip. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the United Arab Emirates welcomes the International Court of Justice’s ruling, which seeks to stop Israeli violations and protect the Palestinian people. The Ministry pointed out that the UAE values…