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Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADFSA) has launched the Fodder Market, the first and largest of its kind in the Middle East. The market aims to provide UAE livestock breeders with easy access to high-quality animal feed at competitive prices while ensuring safe and sustainable solutions for local fodder companies to access markets. The Fodder Market has the capacity to serve around 40,000 breeders across the UAE and cater to more than 5 million livestock. The launch of the Fodder Market is expected to boost trade and promote fair competition among suppliers, thereby contributing to…

Ajman:  The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD), in collaboration with the Sharjah Heritages Museum’s Handcrafting Section, have announced the organization of a workshop titled “Artisans” This workshop will take place on May 30th , 2023, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Old Souq Section at the Ajman Museum at the Heritage District in Ajman. The “Artisans” workshop is part of a series of cultural heritage workshops conducted by the Culture and Art Department at ADTD with the aim of preserving the Emirati heritage and the crafts of the ancestors and forefathers. This particular workshop aims to develop…

Sharjah: The Sharjah Waste-to-Energy Project, the first of its kind in the Middle East, has strengthened its efforts to divert waste from landfills and contribute to the production of clean energy. Since its launch one year ago, the plant has increased its waste diversion rate from 76 percent to 90 percent, aligning with the UAE’ goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 and diversifying the energy mix. This significant achievement allows BEEAH and its strategic partner “Masdar” to showcase their success story at the upcoming 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to be hosted by the UAE in November. According to…

Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has recently announced the introduction of the innovative behavioural safety program called “SafeStart” to the region. This initiative is part of EGA’s commitment to achieving zero harm within its operations, aiming to eliminate the risk of serious harm by the end of this decade. EGA has already achieved a significantly better safety performance compared to global industry benchmarks. However, the company remains dedicated to further enhancing safety across all aspects of its operations. This includes focusing on four key factors that are technical solutions involving inherently safe equipment, organisational safety management systems, authentic safety leadership,…

Sharjah: The four-day Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition (ACRES 2023), held at Expo Centre Sharjah from May 25–28, has concluded with great success. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD), the event attracted a significant number of visitors, investors, and entrepreneurs from both within and outside the UAE. During the exhibition, numerous commercial agreements and partnerships were signed, showcasing the wide range of investment opportunities available and the financial support and incentives offered by participating local, Arab, and international real estate companies and institutions. The exhibition succeeded in attracting hundreds of…

Fujairah: In a recent meeting held in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Executive Board of the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF), under the chairmanship of ITF President Dr. Chungwon Choue, announced that the Emirate of Fujairah will be hosting the prestigious 2025 World Juniors Taekwondo Championships. Additionally, the Board revealed that the World Senior Taekwondo Championships would be held in Ouchi City, China. The decision to select Fujairah for the 2025 World Juniors Taekwondo Championships highlights the trust and confidence that the ITF has in the leadership of the UAE and the Emirate. Dr. Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Chairman of the UAE Taekwondo Federation,…

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has opened registration for its Spotlight on Rights grants program at the 32nd Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), held from May 22-28 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The event provides grants to publishers participating in ADIBF who wish to buy translation copyrights or obtain the rights to convert books into audiobooks or e-books. This program supports the Centre’s wider efforts to translate content from and into Arabic, and to convert printed books into…

Dubai: The Dubai Police will host the third edition of the World Police Summit at the Dubai World Trade Centre from March 5-7, 2024. The three-day Summit will convene over 100 global police leaders, 170+ exhibitors, and experts from over 109 countries. With the goal of fostering knowledge exchange and sharing best practices, nearly 140 sessions are planned across the event. Lieutenant General Mr. Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, confirmed that the World Police Summit, over the course of two years, has played a key role in guiding international law enforcement towards more organised, accurate, and professional frameworks…

Abu Dhabi: The second edition of the Mediclinic Abu Dhabi Annual Cancer Conference has kicked off, featuring 18 different speakers from the UAE and from Mediclinic’s sister division in Switzerland, Hirslanden. Held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and with the support of the Department of Health in Abu Dhabi, the one-day event discussed diverse topics and saw the attendance of more than 250 medical professionals working in the field of oncology from across the UAE. The conference underscores the fact that Abu Dhabi has emerged as a regional and global centre…

Abu Dhabi: Renault Trucks Middle East, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Waste Management PJSC (Tadweer) and Al Masaood, has introduced the first fully electric waste truck in the UAE and the Middle East. This milestone launch aligns with the UAE’s net-zero ambitions and sustainability goals, showcasing the country’s commitment to environmental protection. The groundbreaking Renault Trucks E-tech truck, which will be exclusively used by Tadweer, the primary waste management authority in Abu Dhabi, is designed to collect household waste throughout the emirate. The manufacturing of this electric truck was carried out by Renault Trucks in partnership with Al Masaood, following…