Building on the momentum of COP28, GITEX GLOBAL debuted GITEX Impact, the region's largest climate tech catalyst for sourcing clean energy solutions towards tackling global warming. The show brings together sustainability leaders to source and discuss green transition solutions and strategies, empowering climate tech companies and startups with the blueprint for amplifying the UN's 2030 sustainability agenda.
Month: October 2023
First Abu Dhabi Bank third-quarter profit climbs after revenue boost
First Abu Dhabi Bank, the largest lender in the UAE, has reported a significant increase in its net profit for the third quarter. The bank's core business growth has contributed to a 46% rise in net profit, reaching Dh4.3 billion ($1.17 billion) for the three-month period ending in September.
UAE minister calls for enhanced co-operation in Middle East to build sustainable tourism
Emirates is committed to supporting global initiatives aimed at shaping the future of the tourism sector, according to the Minister of Economy of the UAE, Abdulla bin Touq.
Dubai tower sells out in the first hour of launch
London Gate's launches on Tuesday have generated significant interest from investors. Maya V, a residential tower developed by London Gate, sold out within just one hour of its official launch on Wednesday. This 102-unit tower, located in Jumeirah Village Triangle, is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of next year.
UAE supports sustainable projects in Seychelles to boost energy transition
The continuous efforts of the UAE to promote new and renewable energy solutions and enhance sustainability around the world are a leading example of the country's commitment to building bridges of cooperation and joint action to enhance the capabilities of countries to address the impacts of climate change and support the sustainable development journey for a more prosperous future.
Emirates expands collaboration with Neste for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in 2024 and 2025
environmental sustainability. This partnership is a testament to our shared vision of a more sustainable future for aviation, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with Emirates to drive the adoption of SAF and other clean technologies in the industry.”
Abu Dhabi Government showcases new digital initiatives in GITEX
The Abu Dhabi Government pavilion showcased further projects and initiatives on the second day of GITEX Global in alignment with its theme of 'Leading the Digital Future of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi'.
Projects and initiatives across many fields and areas were highlighted, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology and analytics, all to leverage technology and innovation to deliver service excellence and an enhanced customer experience.
Emirati investments in Turkiye reached AED20.6 billion until last August
Ahmet Burak Daglioglu, Head of the Investment Office of the Turkish Presidency, said that the cumulative foreign direct investment from the United Arab Emirates to Turkiye has surged to $5.6 billion (AED 20.6 billion) from 2002 through August 2023.
DoH, M42 partner to advance precision medicine in Abu Dhabi
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), an M42 company, on Tuesday announced a significant step towards the provision of precision medicine in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The partnership will enable physicians to access pharmacogenomic reports (PGx) for consenting participants of the Emirati Genome Program through Malaffi, the Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform operated by ADHDS.
SRTI Park showcases tech ecosystem, global partnerships at GITEX
The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation (SRTI) Park, the fastest growing technology innovation hub in the region, is showcasing a range of its innovations and investment options at Future Urbanism Expo, which is co-located with Gitex Global (Stand No. H30-H15 FUSE) at the Dubai World Trade Centre.