Author: News Desk

Sharjah: The American University of Sharjah (AUS) and Arada, a prominent real estate company in the UAE, have launched the Manbat farmers’ market on campus to support the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051. The weekly market will bring fresh, locally grown produce to the AUS community as well as connect students, faculty, and staff directly to the farmers who produce their food, stressing the importance of sustainable living. The Manbat market underscores AUS’ pledge to shape a greener, more interconnected future. The initiative further highlights AUS readiness for the Conference of the Parties 28 (COP28) and the collective impact of…

Sharjah: The Sharjah Sports Council (SSC) has received representatives from Monash University in Australia and discussed collaboration in sports personnel development and qualification within the Emirate. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Issa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of the SSC. During the meeting, the Council and the university delegation reviewed the specialized teaching disciplines at Monash University, particularly those related to sports science and physical education. Both parties explored strategies for fruitful collaboration that can benefit students pursuing physical education degrees at the University of Kalba. The collaboration further seeks to align with the emirate’s ambitions and future plans,…

Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) will host the “Economic Sustainability Forum 2023,” an event organized in collaboration with the Sharjah Police. This event aims to enhance the quality of security services within diverse economic, industrial, and commercial sectors, bringing them in line with the highest international standards. The forum will take place on October 5, 2023. It seeks to boost security and sustainability and foster economic growth in the Emirate of Sharjah. The announcement took place at a coordination meeting held at the SCCI headquarters. Present at the meeting were Mr. Amjad Awad Al Karim, Head…

Abu Dhabi: Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has unveiled a new Solar Energy Finance Program to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (mSMEs) across diverse sectors within the UAE. The first-of-its-kind program will allocate $27 million to bolster the adoption of green energy solutions, focusing on solar energy initiatives. The new program seeks to support the shift toward cleaner energy sources by addressing cost barriers that may have hindered the adoption of sustainable practices. With convenient application processes, the program offers medium- and long-term loans and working capital of up to $1.3 million, particularly directed at solar energy projects. This includes…

Sharjah: Sharjah will host former Chief Judge of the Municipal Court of Providence in the USA, Judge Frank Caprio as the keynote speaker at the opening of the 12th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2023). The judge is known for his compassionate rulings and the title of “The Nicest Judge in the World,” Mr. Caprio will also be honored at the Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA) ceremony, held on the second day of the event. Organized by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), this year, IGCF runs under the theme ‘Today’s Resources.. Tomorrow’s Wealth’, from September 13 to 14, 2023,…

Abu Dhabi: Air France-KLM Group and Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration in passenger operations, loyalty programs, talent development, and maintenance. The signing ceremony took place at the Air France-KLM Group’s headquarters in Paris, France, in the presence of Mr. Angus Clarke, Chief Commercial Officer, Air France-KLM, and Mr. Arik De, Chief Revenue Officer, Etihad Airways. Through this partnership, and subject to any necessary regulatory approvals, Air France-KLM and Etihad contemplate expanding their codeshare and interline agreements initiated in 2012. As a first step, more than 40 new routes covering…

Abu Dhabi: The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) and Khalifa University of Science and Technology have signed a partnership agreement at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX). The partnership will focus on scientific research and training, including robotics, intelligent systems, genetics, and genomics, in breeding projects. It will further seek to provide training opportunities for students as well as drive employment for qualified national talent in technical and scientific roles at IFHC. The signing ceremony took place at the IFHC pavilion and was attended by Mr. Abdulla Ghurair Al Qubaisi, Director General of the International Fund…

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has inaugurated the annual ‘Government as an Incubator of Tolerance’ forum, a hub for tolerance. The event, held under the title ‘Cultivating the Principles of Tolerance and Coexistence,’ was organized by the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence in collaboration with other ministries as well as federal and local authorities participating in the initiative. The forum was attended by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Mr. Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the UAE President, Dr. Mohammed Matar Al Kaabi, Chairman of…

Sharjah: Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) has received a delegation from the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) to advance mutual work, cooperation, and communication between the two parties. The meeting was attended by Sultan Abdullah bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, SEDD Chairman, Mr. Omar Ahmed Suwaina Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of MOIAT, Mr. Osama Amir Fadl, Assistant Undersecretary of Industrial Accelerators Sector at MoIAT, and Mr. Abdulla Al Shamsi. The Assistant Undersecretary for Industrial Growth at MoIAT also attended the meeting. A number of SEDD delegations were present. During the meeting, they discussed development, industrial plans, and policies to…

Abu Dhabi: Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced that 217 Hawksbill turtles have hatched at the company’s Al Taweelah beach this summer nesting season. Hawksbill turtles are critically endangered, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Each year, EGA’s Sustainability team and volunteers from across the company clear the beach of washed-up rubbish throughout the nesting season, monitor visiting turtles, and protect nests. Turtles were using Al Taweelah beach for nesting long before we built our plant nearby, and it is a priority for us that they can continue to do so every year. We ensure that our…