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Abu Dhabi: The UAE Space Agency has conducted a workshop to discuss the Geospatial Analytics Platform for the Space Data Center and cover the project’s targeted objectives, outputs and services, in association with Bayanat. “As part of our efforts to raise awareness about the national projects and initiatives launched by the UAE Space Agency, this workshop aims to introduce the attendees to the targeted objectives, outputs, and services of the Geospatial Analytics Platform. The partnership will allow SMEs and entrepreneurs to design, develop, and commercialize space data applications and value-added services (VAS),” Mr. Salem Butti Al Qubaisi, Director General of…

Dubai: The Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is back with the best that the city has to offer, including unmissable deals, a kaleidoscope of entertainment experiences, mouth-watering food, and mega prizes. The 28th edition of the world’s longest-running retail festival starts on 15th December, 2022, and runs until 29th January, 2023, across an action-packed 46-day calendar. The DSF will offer seven weeks of unique shopping, winning, entertainment, and gourmet experiences throughout the city, including malls, high-end stores, festival and community markets, and coastal locales. The event will feature the best New Year’s Eve celebrations in the entire world, distinctive culinary encounters,…

Qatar: France beats Morocco 2-0 in the most awaited second semi-final of World Cup 2022. It is now official that the defending Champion will face the blue in the final. Theo Hernández scored in five minutes with an excellent finish as France reached its fourth World Cup final just four years after winning in Russia. In the 79th minute, Randal Kolo Muani taps one home to give the defending champion a 2-0 lead. But, Morocco, the first African team to advance past the quarterfinals of the World Cup, should be proud of itself for battling to keep up with France before…

Abu Dhabi: Audi Abu Dhabi launched a brand-new limited-time service package for the 2022 Audi A8 L in the capital and Al Ain. The dealership is now providing an eight-year service package in addition to the typical five-year plan to give customers more peace of mind. Roadside assistance, a 5-year warranty with unlimited mileage, free insurance for the first year, and free registration are also included in the package. The A8 L is the long-wheelbase version of the standard A8 with one of the best interior cabins that Audi has to offer. Featuring optional comfort customised contour seats with various…

Abu Dhabi: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has selected Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) programmes in the emirate as one of the top 10 global projects for restoring and rehabilitating coastal marine ecosystems. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the UN Biodiversity Conference, which started on 13th December 2022 and runs until 17th December 2022 in Montreal, Canada. EAD’s programmes to protect and restore coastal and marine ecosystems were chosen following assessments in accordance with UNEP’s standards and requirements. They have proven to be some of the most promising and ambitious projects of their kind and are regarded…

Qatar: Argentina won the first spot in World Cup final with a dominant 3-0 victory over Croatia. The two Argentine forwards Julián Álvarez and Lionel Messi made a difference for the sky blue by contributing significantly to each of the three goals. First, goalkeeper Dominik Livakovi brought down Alvarez in the 18-yard box in the 34th minute. Livakovi was given a yellow card by the referee, and Argentina was given a penalty. Unsurprisingly, Messi stepped up to the spot. The captain of Argentina fired the ball with his left foot into the top right corner to give his team a…

Abu Dhabi: Sorbonne Abu Dhabi University has launched the “Go Green 2023” initiative in light of the UAE hosting the COP28 in 2023 and climate change and global environmental concerns. Professor Nathalie Drach-Temam, President of Sorbonne University, Professor Silvia Serrano, Vice-chancellor Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and members of the academic, administrative and student bodies were present at the event. “Go Green 2023” aims to develop students’ capacities and increase their involvement in creating initiatives that address climate change challenges, environmental concerns, and contribute to moving towards a more sustainable future. It also aims to raise awareness of climate change topics…

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Sports Council has launched Abu Dhabi 360 program with the goal of assisting every member of the community in achieving whole-person wellness through a unique, doable path that redefines health and fitness. The program, a comprehensive calendar of activities intended to unite the community and promote physical activity, is backed by an app that will help users in setting and achieving wellness objectives relating to not only diet and exercise but also mental health and social connection. According to Abu Dhabi 360, health is a 360-degree balance of every aspect of wellness: physical, mental, and…

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) conducted a workshop to raise public awareness. The goal of the workshop was to examine Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2022 on the Regulation of Births and Deaths Registry and to familiarise government and private health professionals with the law, its provisions, and its articles. The event, chaired by Dr. Hussein Abdul Rahman Al Rand, MoHAP’s Assistant Under-Secretary for the Public Health Sector, comes as part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to encourage stakeholders’ awareness of recent health laws and regulations to guarantee their proper implementation according to the best…

Abu Dhabi: The General Command of the Abu Dhabi Police and Burjeel Holdings have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to associate in the areas of medicine, scientific research, and training and to offer high-quality medical services to the employees of the Abu Dhabi Police. The MoU was signed on behalf of the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police by Major General Khalifa Mohammed Al Khaili, Director of the Finance and Services Sector, and Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Chairman of Burjeel Holdings. Major General Mr. Al Khaili highlighted the interest of the General Command in fostering partnerships with various…