Category: UAE

Dubai's Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, has announced that in 2024, Emirati astronauts Mohammed Al Mulla and Nora Al Matrooshi will embark on pioneering space missions. Sheikh Hamdan provided an update on the UAE's ambitious space exploration plans following a meeting of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre. He stated that the UAE aims to become a significant contributor to the future of space exploration and elevate its global standing in the space industry through exceptional projects that will benefit humanity. Despite Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi's recent return from the International Space Station, the UAE is already moving forward with its space program.

Sharjah 24: The Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) and Emerge, a subsidiary of Masdar, have entered into a cooperation agreement to establish the largest solar energy station in Sharjah. The station is expected to have a capacity of 60 megawatts and is projected to be operational by 2024.

Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports, has announced a new partnership with Masdar City Free Zone, a thriving business community and sustainability hub, located in Masdar City. The new agreement will enhance space offerings and end-to-end logistics services for businesses in both free zones.

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, affirmed that Dubai continues to mould a comprehensive ecosystem to support the growth and sustainability of family businesses and provide the best investment environment to help them thrive. This commitment is in line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to double Dubai’s economy over the next decade, spurring the emirate to become one of the world’s top three cities in terms of economic impact.

A coveted recognition for the energy industry, the ADIPEC Awards is an important part of ADIPEC, which takes place in Abu Dhabi from 2-5 October 2023.

ADIPEC 2023 has signed a media partnership with the Emirates News Agency (WAM) for media coverage of the world’s largest energy conference and exhibition.

Taking place under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ADIPEC 2023 is hosted by ADNOC, in Abu Dhabi from 2nd to 5th October 2023 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, witnessed the graduation of candidates from the third cohort of the Dubai Future Experts Programme.

H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met with Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania, in Tirana, to discuss opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between the UAE and Albania to benefit both countries and their people.

A humanitarian mission has implemented water fountains in rural villages as part of its global initiative to support communities in need. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has successfully provided safe and clean drinking water to 10,000 individuals residing in rural areas of Vietnam.