Author: KAVIA M R

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) has won the title of “Best Sustainable Insurer of the Year” at the Global Sustainability Leadership Awards by the World Sustainability Congress. The World Sustainability Congress is a not-for-profit organization advocating for sustainable leadership and bringing organizations, NGO’s, public interest groups, and governmental bodies together to accelerate sustainable business practices and solutions. The award is a testament to ADNIC’s efforts to accelerate sustainable practices within the company and the sector in the UAE. Mr. Charalampos Mylonas, Chief Executive Officer of ADNIC, said that, “This esteemed award signifies our unwavering commitment to…

Dubai: The CEO and MD of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Mr. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, and Ms. Nipa Nirannoot, the Consul-General of the Kingdom of Thailand in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, spoke about topics of mutual interest and how DEWA could collaborate with Thai energy and water authorities and organizations. Mr. Al Tayer praised the Thai Consulate’s efforts to strengthen collaboration and share the best practices from around the world in the areas of water, sustainability, and clean and renewable energy. The scope of strategic cooperation and the contributions of Thai organizations and businesses in the vital…

Dubai: The Emirates Post Group Company (EPG) has launched the first edition of the 52nd National Day stamps designed using generative artificial intelligence. The event was organized in the presence of Mr. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications. The group’s attempts to combine technological advancements with the rich cultural legacy of the UAE are embodied in the release. The commemorative stamps were designed in close collaboration with MBZUAI’s Department of Computer Vision, each stamp seamlessly integrates AI technologies and serves as a digital canvas, featuring the UAE’s iconic landmarks…

Abu Dhabi: New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), in association with Tamkeen, has completed the first phase of the UAE Healthy Future Study (UAEHFS). Over 15,000 participants were recruited for the study. It aims to determine how the health of UAE nationals is affected by their lifestyle, environment, and genes, focusing on risk factors related to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The UAEHFS has been accepting volunteers since 2016 and has been granted permission to carry out the study by the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Dubai Health Authority, and the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. The efforts…

United States: The United Nations Security Council has adopted resolution 2720, penned by the UAE. The resolution demands substantive, concrete steps to increase the flow of life-saving humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip while protecting the UN and humanitarian staff on the ground who deliver it. The resolution calls for the appointment of a Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator by the UN Secretary-General, who will oversee and confirm that all supplies delivered to the Gaza Strip are of a humanitarian nature. The Senior Coordinator will work with all parties to the conflict to ensure they can carry out…

Abu Dhabi: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and United Al-Saqer Group, a UAE-based business conglomerate, have signed a 10-year research endowment agreement to advance education, knowledge, and innovation in digital health. The United Al-Saqer Group’s funds will be used to establish and sustain health research projects at MBZUAI under the name of Sheikh Mohamed bin Butti Al Hamed. MBZUAI has made healthcare a primary area of focus, and United Al-Saqer Group is firmly committed to fostering the growth and advancement of the industry. The UAE is committed to innovation in healthcare to improve the lives of nationals…

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has unveiled a new service that allows marriage contracts to be delivered instantly through text messages and approved electronic channels. This is the first service of its kind and it enables the marriage contract to be sent directly to the spouses during the contract session as soon as the officiant concludes the marriage contract and conducts the digital authentication. Mr. Yousef Saeed Al Abri, the Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, highlighted the inclusion of the immediate issuance of marriage contracts during contract sessions as a component of the high-quality services…

Abu Dhabi: The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has opened the 2025 submission cycle. Submissions will be accepted until June 23, 2024, through the Prize’s online portal. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), nonprofit organizations (NPOs) and high schools with sustainable solutions are invited to submit an entry for consideration in one of the six categories of Heath, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action and Global High Schools. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Director General of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, and COP28 President, said that, “Since 2008, the Zayed…

Abu Dhabi: The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has stated that its operating and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company, has completed the process of loading fuel assemblies into Unit 4 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant. Nawah has received the Operating Licence for Unit 4 from the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), the independent nuclear regulatory body of the United Arab Emirates. With this accomplishment, the UAE is one step closer to having its entire fleet operating at Barakah, the region’s largest single source of clean electricity. Unit 4, the Plant’s last unit, will allow Barakah to produce 25…

Abu Dhabi: The national airline of the UAE, Etihad Airways, and Maldivian have revealed a strategic bilateral interline partnership, giving customers early access to 16 idyllic vacation spots in the Maldives outside of the main island of Malé. The agreement between Etihad and Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, means guests can now seamlessly navigate across the Indian Ocean archipelago, enjoying the combined services and networks of both carriers on a single ticket. Etihad’s Chief Revenue Officer, Mr. Arik De said that, “This interline will elevate the overall customer experience across the entire journey. Guests bound for the Maldives…