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Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt: Addressing the gathering at the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Sharm El Sheikh, UAE Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi, Director General of COP28, the Emirates Climate Conference, reaffirmed the country’s support for Egypt’s focus on implementation, particularly adaptation. Speaking at the COP27 Opening Plenary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Ambassador Majid applauded Egypt and the UNFCCC’s General Secretariat for uniting the world to deal with climate change. The COP28 Director-General remarked that, “This is the time to get investment decisions made, innovations deployed, finance released, spades in the…

Sharjah: The Education Council in Sharjah (SEC) and King Abdulaziz & his Companions Foundation for Giftedness & Creativity (Mawhiba) are entering into a partnership to identify bright students and strengthen the talent and creativity system. Dr. Amal Al-Hazaa, Secretary-General of the Mawhiba Foundation, and Dr. Saeed Musabah Al Kaabi, Member of the Sharjah Executive Council and Chairman of the Sharjah Education Council signed the contract to formalize the deal. Dr. Saeed Musabah Al Kaabi, the Chairman of the Sharjah Education Council, emphasized the significance of the collaboration with Mawhiba and stressed how it helps to empower the talented in…

Dubai: The annual Dubai Padel Cup will feature a month-long extravaganza of action in the fastest-growing racquet sport in the world and offer the UAE’s amateur padel players a competition before the world championships, which are scheduled to take place simultaneously, featuring the best players on the planet.  Over 2,000 participants from 20+ clubs are anticipated to take part in the event. The 4-week competition will further demonstrate Dubai’s ability to host elite, inclusive, community sporting events, encourage active lifestyles, and increase athletic engagement at all levels. The ongoing Dubai Padel Cup, which is in its 2nd year and runs…

Abu Dhabi: Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) and Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global digital ecosystem, have partnered to hasten the startup technology adoption in satellite communications. Yahsat will collaborate with Hub71 community founders through this agreement to advance technological advancements that assist the growth of the UAE’s mobile satellite capabilities. A deal between Yahsat and Hub71-based startup Mental VR, a provider of Virtual Reality (VR) software development company, is the 1st agreement to come out of the new relationship. Yahsat employees who work in remote places will receive cutting-edge VR training using Mental VR’s advanced technology. The expanded collaboration between…

Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt: The Arab Youth Centre recently held the 5th Edition of its ‘Youth Pitches’ initiative in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh. The event was organized, within the framework of the Conference Of Youth – COY17 that Egypt is currently hosting ahead of the COP27 Conference, which was attended by several Arab and youths from all over the globe. The program offers Arab youth opportunities to showcase their innovations and solutions to the most pressing challenges alongside their peers worldwide. The event was held on the sidelines of the “Conference of Youth – COY17”, organized within the…

Sharjah: In line with its ambitions to support global literature, World Book Capital at Sharjah has donated $49,537 to the reconstruction fund of the Giannino Stoppani Bookshop in Bologna, Italy.  The popular Children’s bookstore was damaged by a dreadful fire in May this year. The store was started in 1983 by Ms. Simona Comelli, Ms. Grazia Gotti, Ms. Tiziana Roversi, Ms. Silvana Sola, and Ms. Giampaola Tartarini. They specialized in children’s literature at the University of Bologna. The bookstore gained a remarkable reputation for its knowledge of children’s publishing. It has evolved over time into one of the main advisors to…

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation interacted with Mr. Demeke Mekonnen Hassen, Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs while attending Sir Bani Yas Forum 2022 in Abu Dhabi. Both leaders discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen and broaden prospects for cooperation between the UAE and Ethiopia in a way that will support the development goals of the 2 friendly nations. Along with the most latest happenings at the regional and international levels, the ministers also spoke about a number of matters of common concern. Sheikh Abdullah praised…

Dubai: State-owned utility service provider, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has successfully concluded its awareness campaign among customers regarding its cutting-edge digital services for improving water and electricity efficiency, preventing leaks and wastage, and leading a morally upright lifestyle. As a result, DEWA and its customers can work together to save the environment, conserve natural resources, and lessen their carbon impact. The campaign offered guidelines and recommendations through DEWA’s social media, as well as internal and external channels. This enables users to make use of DEWA’s cutting-edge digital services and initiatives, such as the “Smart Living” project and…

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan recently sat with Mr. Kasiviswanathan Shanmugam, Singapore’s Minister for Home Affairs and Minister of Law.  The engagement, which took place in Abu Dhabi, focused on enhancing the bilateral relations and partnership between the UAE and Singapore as well as exploring ways to expand the scope of future cooperation between the two countries. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed was pleased by Mr. K. Shanmugam’s visit and shared that he hoped the two countries would improve their relations for the benefit of their citizens. Singapore’s Minister said…

Dubai: The federal health sector organization, Emirates Health Services (EHS), recently concluded the 3rd Edition of the UAE International Conference on Nursing and Midwifery, held on the 2nd and 3rd of November. The international conference which was held under the theme ‘Nurses and Midwives: A Key Part of UAE Vision 2071’, coincided with Arab Nurses and Midwives Day. The event highlighted the significance of the profession, and shed light on the tremendous efforts of nursing professionals while recognizing their valuable contributions as a key pillar of the healthcare sector. Dignitaries who were present at the inauguration of the event included; Dr.…