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UAE continues to lead as regional hub for trade, business, travel: World B
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Roberta Gatti, Chief Economist of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region of the World Bank, emphasised confidence in the continued growth of the UAE's economy during 2024 and 2025.
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India, Greece discuss Operationalisation of IMEC corridor; collaboration i
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, had a bilateral meeting with his Greek counterpart Christos Stylianides on Monday wherein they discussed the operationalisation of the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
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Mariam Almheiri shines spotlight on agricultural innovation at COP29
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Mariam Almheiri participated in key events at COP29 in Baku, emphasising the importance of partnerships and technological innovation in transforming food systems. She discussed the UAE's collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the AgriLLM project, which leverages AI to
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DCT Abu Dhabi, National Library and Archives to enhance knowledge exchange
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
DCT Abu Dhabi and the National Library and Archives have signed an MoU to boost cultural collaboration and promote knowledge exchange. The agreement includes workshops, events, and programs aimed at preserving cultural heritage and enhancing Arabic literacy, fostering a knowledge-based econo
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UAE joins Oman in celebrating 54th National Day
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The UAE celebrates Oman's 54th National Day, showcasing the deep brotherly ties and strategic partnership between the two nations. With a series of events and a focus on strengthening economic, cultural, and developmental relations, the countries continue to grow under the leadership of Pres
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SEHA concludes 12th Emirates Oncology Conference 2024
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Abu Dhabi Health Services (SEHA) has concluded the 112th Emirates Oncology Conference (EOC 2024). Hosted by Tawam Hospital, the EOC 2024 brought together over 2,500 healthcare leaders, innovators, and experts from across the GCC and the Middle East for an inspiring three-day programme th
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UAE, Brazil align on G20 Agenda
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Since assuming the G20 presidency in December 2023, Brazil has focused on fostering international cooperation to address global challenges. The UAE, participating as a guest at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, has endorsed Brazil's priorities, including global governance, poverty reduction,
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'1 Billion Pitches' competition attracts 500 entries from 40 countries
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The 1 Billion Followers Summit's "1 Billion Pitches" competition has received 500 submissions from 40 countries, focusing on areas such as education, innovation, and community development. Scheduled from January 11 to 13, 2025, in Dubai, the Summit provides startups and content creators a pl
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7 deaths, 65 wounded in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon in 24 hours
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced today that Israeli airstrikes across various areas in Lebanon resulted in the death of 7 people while 65 others were wounded over the past 24 hours.
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Israel says G20 Summit resolution on Middle East conflict "must include re
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Ahead of the G20 Summit in Brazil, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar raised concerns about a draft resolution circulating among member states, warning that the document is "unbalanced and biased against Israel."
MOCCAE hosts workshop to discuss GCC countries' experiences in accrediting
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) hosted a workshop in Dubai focusing on accrediting food facilities exporting to GCC countries. Attended by food safety experts and regulators, the event emphasised best practices for ensuring food safety and halal compliance ac
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Sharif Al Olama emphasises importance of storage capacity development to t
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
At COP29 in Baku, Sharif Al Olama, Under-Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, emphasized the critical need for enhanced energy storage to meet global renewable energy goals.
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