Author: KAVIA M R

Sharjah: The Bank of Sharjah has celebrated its Golden Jubilee at the Sharjah Golf Shooting Club. The gala event, attended by senior leadership, employees, and a host of loyal clients, was more than just a commemoration of fifty years in business. The occasion was also a tribute to the bank’s history of cultural diversity, sustainable practices, robust economic growth, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Established as the first bank in Sharjah and the fifth in the UAE, the Bank of Sharjah has been instrumental in fostering the nation’s robust economic growth over the years. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al…

Abu Dhabi: The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), in collaboration with Miral and the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Convention and Exhibition Bureau, will organize a trade summit on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, in January 2024. The IAAPA Middle East Trade Summit will take place on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from January 22 to 24, 2024. IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, continues to support the Middle East region with in-person offerings by welcoming attendees to this event. The complete summit schedule includes networking opportunities, educational sessions, access to the Trade Connections Area with 41 companies,…

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has forged strategic partnerships at the ‘International Conference on Advancing Sustainable Futures 2023’  to foster a sustainable future in the educational sector. Among the five MoUs, the University partnered with Sapient Consulting Group Limited and the UAE Trade Center. This MoU aims to establish the Africa Policy Center in the UAE, which will serve as a dynamic platform for research, policy advocacy, and strategic engagement. The center will facilitate joint research initiatives involving ADU’s students and faculty, as well as African universities and relevant stakeholders. Furthermore, ADU signed four additional MoUs with five prestigious…

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Community Development (DCD) has launched its innovative Quality Assessment Framework-Reyada, which establishes a comprehensive quality assessment system. It aims to accelerate the emirate’s social care sector and reinforce the department’s commitment to improving social sector services in the region. Designed as a definitive regulatory tool, the DCD’s Quality Assessment Framework-Reyada will provide a clear definition of service quality, enhance policy coherence and structured improvements among various social care entities, and enable the assessment of social care facilities across different service types and complexities. The framework’s overarching goal is to nurture a culture that prioritizes high-quality…

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has inked an agreement with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) to develop AI-driven solutions that will accelerate the expansion of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and entrepreneurs. ADDED, MBZUAI, and Wio Bank PJSC, the region’s first platform bank, will partner to create a virtual assistant (Chatbot) to help streamline SMEs access to Abu Dhabi’s diverse resources and programs. At every stage of the business journey, from ideation to growth, expansion, and long-term success, the chatbot will connect SMEs with stakeholders. The inventive AI-powered chatbot will be carefully…

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Customs has received a high-level delegation from US Customs and Border Protection at its headquarters in Masdar City. The best customs practices used in Abu Dhabi were discussed at the meeting, with a focus on the application of cutting-edge technology and systems in customs operations. Mr. Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, Director General of Abu Dhabi Customs, met with Diane J. Sabatino, Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner of CBP’s Office of Field Operations, and her accompanying delegation. During the discussion, the agenda included Abu Dhabi Customs’ strategic transformation journey, notable achievements, and ongoing projects, particularly those that leverage technology…

Abu Dhabi: e& has signed a sustainable loan agreement of $100 million as part of a strategic move in line with its ambitious climate action commitments at COP28. This demonstrates e&’s commitment to environmental and social responsibility and is an important step towards financing sustainable projects that have a positive, real-time impact on communities. e& Sustainable Finance Framework supports environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies. It aims to catalyze change through the issuance of a range of sustainable finance instruments, including Green, Social, and Sustainability Bonds/loans. This initiative is aligned with industry best practices and standards, such as the International…

Dubai: The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has disclosed that during the nine months from the first quarter to the third quarter of 2023, it collaborated with partners from various government agencies to bring 101 creative digital startups to the emirate. The achievement came as part of the chamber’s efforts to enhance Dubai’s digital economy and support the ambitions of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy is one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers. Mr. Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work…

Dubai: The COP28 Presidency, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has introduced a new “COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health” to accelerate efforts to safeguard public health from the escalating effects of climate change. The Declaration was announced at the World Climate Action Summit, where world leaders gathered for the start of COP28. One day before the first-ever Health Day at a COP, 123 nations signed the Declaration, which is a first in the world for recognizing the need for governments to safeguard communities and set up healthcare systems to handle the negative health effects of climate…

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Interior and the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority on child protection in the UAE have signed an agreement to enhance cooperation, raise awareness, and maintain communication for common interests, improving implementation standards and practices in child protection. The agreement was signed by Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili and Ms. Sana Muhammad Suhail, Director General of the Authority. Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Head of the Office of Development Affairs and Families of Martyrs, and Chairman…