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Dubai: The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) and Al Rostamani Group have commenced the construction of state-of-the-art training and agricultural research facilities at ICBA’s headquarters. This development follows the signing of an MoU earlier. H.E. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, H.E. Marwan Abdulla Al Rostamani, Chairman of Al Rostamani Group, H.E. Hassan Abdulla Al Rostamani, Vice-Chairman of the Al Rostamani Group and Dr. Tarifa Al Zaabi, Director General of ICBA, attended the foundation stone laying ceremony. This event marks the beginning of an ambitious project that aims to build modern infrastructure to…

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Dubai: The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the first and largest of its kind globally, has adopted three new tracks in its third edition, which will run from 11th to 13th January 2025, under the theme ‘Content for Good’. The 3 tracks cover technology, economy and content and meet the event’s diverse audience’s needs through immersive, sector-specific experiences. Designed specifically to ensure content makers, amateurs and professionals alike, make the most out of its rich agenda, the 1 Billion Followers Summit, in its previous edition, proved the efficacy of the specialized tracks strategy, which provides a tailored experience for attendees, allowing…

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Dubai: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is launching the School of Life initiative this October, a rich, creative program, under the theme ‘The Beauty of Calligraphy’. There will be 31 interactive workshops and creative sessions across its innovative clubs at Dubai Public Library branches. The program will give attendees the opportunity to explore the Emirati dialect, discover the secrets of color, learn the relationship between art and storytelling, and be trained in etiquette basics, photography techniques, and sustainable design methods. These sessions aim to help gain new experiences, enhance skills, and nurture talents across various fields. Among the…

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Abu Dhabi: Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, has offered jobs to more than 150 young UAE Nationals at Ru’ya Careers UAE. EGA conducted more than 200 interviews at the career fair, mostly for positions in the company’s long-running National Training and Graduate Training programs. During the Ru’ya Careers UAE, EGA signed a collaboration agreement with the UAE chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) to support Emiratization and gender diversity in the industrial sector. IEEE is the global technical professional association for these fields of…

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Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is preparing to introduce the ‘Winter Seasonal Network’ operational schedule for maritime transport services. This initiative utilizes big data to analyze daily passenger patterns and align them with trip timetables and service frequencies to accommodate different seasons and events. The initiative targets all operated maritime transport services and lines – Dubai Ferry, Abra, Dubai Water Taxi. The operational timing will be adjusted to suit the nature of each season and the movement of residents, tourists, and visitors throughout the year. The operational schedules are updated in coordination with the Business Development and Planning…

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Dubai: The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has announced the agenda for Dubai Diamond Week, a world-first gathering of the global diamond industry in Dubai from 11th-15th November. The biennial Dubai Diamond Conference (DDC) will commence under the theme ‘Thriving Under Pressure: Navigating the New Global Paradigms’. Focusing on critical discussions about the industry’s most pressing challenges, the event will feature a trifecta of key events: DMCC’s Dubai Diamond Conference, the Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary Session, and the Jewelry, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD) trade show. These include supply chain pressures amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty, key market dynamics…

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Sharjah: The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) is welcoming applications for its upcoming edition of Sharjah Startup Studio (S3), a proven comprehensive program expertly designed to empower early-stage entrepreneurs. This incubator program serves as a comprehensive growth launchpad that recognizes the entrepreneurial journey as a carefully planned commitment. S3 incubator program, in which startups can apply until November 24, offers an invaluable six-month experience that combines personalized guidance with essential resources tailored to the specific needs of startups. Through partnered support from the world’s biggest companies, Sheraa has also secured over AED 3 million ($8,16,768) in perks and discounts on the…

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Wellington: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and New Zealand have concluded negotiations towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that will enhance trade and investment flows between the two nations. The latest deal is part of the UAE’s ongoing CEPA program. It was confirmed by the signing of a joint statement by Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Todd McClay, New Zealand’s Minister of Trade. Once implemented, the UAE-New Zealand CEPA will reduce or remove tariffs, eliminate unnecessary trade barriers, improve market access, and create new platforms for investment and private sector collaboration with…

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Dubai: Global Village, the region’s premier multicultural family destination for entertainment, dining, shopping and attractions, has announced groundbreaking offer for its 29th Season that introduces for the first time the all-new Mega Packs, a bundle of a Gold or Silver VIP Pack plus, a Dubai Parks and Resorts Ultimate Platinum Annual Pass. This ultimate offers by Global Village will provide unlimited access to all theme parks at Dubai Parks and Resorts alongside premium privileges and experiences at Global Village. This latest, rewarding offer will be released for public sale along with other VIP Packs’ categories, exclusively online via the Virgin Megastore…

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Dubai: Dubai will host the most anticipated 2024 World Fencing Masters Championships at the Hamdan Sports Complex from October 11-17.  The event, organized by the UAE Fencing Federation (UAEF) in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) and the supervision of the International Fencing Federation (FIE), is expected to attract more than 850 male and female fencers from 58 countries from around the world. Athletes from across the globe will be involved in the World Fencing Masters Championships for veteran individuals and teams in the three fencing disciplines of Sabre, Foil and Epee in the 50-59 years, 60-69 years and…

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