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Abu Dhabi: First Abu Dhabi Bank’s (FAB) Ramadan Aftir campaign has provided over 30,000 meals to families across the UAE in the first 17 days of the Holy Month, making it the bank’s most successful Iftar meal drive to date. The Aftir campaign, which sees FAB staff, families and friends partnering with established charities nationwide, is one of four FAB Ramadan CSR initiatives. For 90 minutes every evening during Ramadan, volunteers in every emirate package and distribute between 200 to 300 meals to families registered with charities including the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation in Abu Dhabi; Beit Al Khair…

Dubai: The Innovation Center of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has hosted the second cycle of the Cleantech Hackathon, which drew participation from over 160 applicants from 20 institutions globally and 25 nationalities. The event’s main themes were digital transformation, integrating renewable energy sources, and sustainable energy solutions. Three winners received cash awards after the event, with participants being assessed on their innovative and impactful entries. “We support the wise leadership’s vision to empower and encourage the youth and provide them with the necessary tools to become the pillars to build a brighter future. This supports the Dubai Clean…

Dubai: The UAE Food Bank, an initiative under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation, in association with Taya Art Production, has started the ‘Cook of Thousand Meals’ initiative, under which 20 thousand meals were prepared and distributed for Iftar and Suhoor. In Hatta and Za’beel, Dubai, the program was implemented, and more than thirty volunteers helped with the packing, cooking, and preparation phases. This program aligns with the Bank’s goal of feeding 5 million people during the fasting month of Ramadan. The program aims to bring together locals and Emirati chefs to work together on food preparation…

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has received the International Safety Award from the British Safety Council. The award is given to organizations that uphold the strictest guidelines for occupational health and safety, guaranteeing a long-term, safe, and healthy work environment that protects the health and safety of workers, subcontractors, and guests, including those with a strong work ethic, while also protecting property. The award highlights Dubai Municipality’s accomplishments in realizing a key component of its strategic plan, which is to build a sustainable ecosystem for food, health, and the environment that is characterized by the highest standards of workplace safety and public…

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Gas Safety Committee has reviewed and approved the most significant outcomes from the six-month operation of its final report. The Emirate’s residential structures and commercial businesses now have more secure and safe liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems because of the committee’s hard work. The Committee further delineated the principal obstacles detected during inspection campaigns and delineated suitable remedies to tackle them, in collaboration with pertinent authorities and associates. Dr. Saif Said Al Qubaisi, Acting Director-General of Regulatory Affairs at the Department of Energy and Chairman of the Gas Safety Committee, said that, “The Committee has…

Abu Dhabi: PureHealth, the biggest healthcare platform in the Middle East, will introduce Emirati student and graduate training programs to further boost Emiratization in the UAE’s healthcare industry. The programs are part of the Emirati Development Center, a unique initiative initiated by PureHealth in line with the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. Open to graduate and undergraduate students in the clinical, pharmaceutical, nursing, and management fields, the Emirati Development Center will offer student and graduate trainee programs, helping to foster a sustainable Emirati healthcare workforce. To offer a diverse range of learning experiences and accommodate various academic schedules and career…

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Investment and the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy of the Republic of Kenya have signed an investment memorandum providing a framework for investment cooperation in the sector of digitalization and technology. In addition to exploring investments in digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) services in Kenya, the cooperation may include the development of data center projects with a total capacity of up to 1,000 megawatts. In the field of AI, the technical and investment potential of developing Large Language Models will be assessed. The Investment Memorandum was signed by Mohamed Hassan…

Abu Dhabi: Trends Research and Advisory has reiterated the significance of commemorating Zayed Humanitarian Day, observed annually on the 19th of Ramadan, as a pivotal opportunity to champion the principles of love, tolerance, and human fraternity. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of Trends Research and Advisory, said that, “The celebration of Zayed Humanitarian Day confirms the commitment of the UAE’s leadership and its great and clear achievements in effective humanitarian work and relief efforts, which have been carried out at the regional and international levels.” The CEO emphasized that the UAE’s humanitarian efforts now form an…

Abu Dhabi: The first-ever peste des petits ruminants (PPR) serology proficiency exam for camels was completed by the ADAFSA Collaborating Centre for Camel Diseases, marking an important worldwide milestone. This examination is a component of an innovative initiative run by the Center in association with the French International Reference Laboratory for the Peste des Petits Ruminants (CIRAD). To validate techniques for identifying PPR virus antibodies in camels, this is the first global endeavor to evaluate the performance of this kind of investigation. This will make serological surveys easier to conduct and help identify any potential involvement camels may have in…

A recent United Nations analysis found that one billion meals were thrown out by households globally in 2022. According to the UN, during a period when over 780 million people were facing hunger, homes and companies threw away food valued at over one trillion dollars, as reported in the Food Waste Index Report. The index monitors the efforts of nations striving to reduce food waste by half by 2030. The report reveals that homes accounted for the majority of the over one billion tons of food waste that occurred in 2022, or about one-fifth of all produce sold on the…