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Minister of Economy unveils key pillars for transforming country’s food, agriculture sector into global power
September 22, 2023September 19, 2024by In Living in UAEUAE

Minister of Economy unveils key pillars for transforming country’s food, agriculture sector into global power

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, affirmed the UAE’s commitment to transforming its food and agriculture sector to grow its contribution to GDP by US$10 billion and creating 20,000 jobs in the next five years, as he unveiled the seven key pillars of the strategic direction in achieving it.

The key strategies include localising innovation, fostering a UAE-first culture and food supply chain, and providing farmers with the necessary support and resources to make them a global leader in agri-food innovation and sustainability.

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Emirates increases flights to Riyadh for Saudi National Day
September 18, 2023September 18, 2023by In UAE

Emirates increases flights to Riyadh for Saudi National Day

Emirates has recently deployed three additional flights to Riyadh in order to accommodate the surge of travelers to and from the Kingdom during the National Day weekend. These flights have been conveniently scheduled to enable travelers to fully partake in the celebrations, and will depart from Dubai International Airport on the 20th, 21st, and 24th of September. All flights will be operated on Boeing 777 aircraft and will run parallel to Emirates' existing schedule to the Kingdom.

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US diplomat says Abu Dhabi connection is ‘anchor’ in Middle East
September 18, 2023September 18, 2023by In UAE

US diplomat says Abu Dhabi connection is ‘anchor’ in Middle East

Martina Strong, the newly appointed United States Ambassador to the UAE, recently spoke to The National about her diplomatic ambitions for the region and the importance of building key alliances with China. This marks the first time in over six years that a career diplomat has filled the role of US Ambassador in Abu Dhabi, and Strong's primary message is one of American commitment to the region.

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Alkhair Capital Launches $100 Million HealthTech Investment Fund in Dubai
September 4, 2023September 7, 2023by In UAE

Alkhair Capital Launches $100 Million HealthTech Investment Fund in Dubai

Alkhair Capital, a prominent asset management and investment banking company, has unveiled a $100 million fund dedicated to investing in healthcare technology ventures. The Sharia-compliant investment vehicle, based in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), aims to support companies utilizing cutting-edge artificial intelligence to strengthen healthcare providers, as stated in a press release on Monday.

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UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi Returns Safely to Earth After Historic Space Mission
September 4, 2023September 7, 2023by In UAE

UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi Returns Safely to Earth After Historic Space Mission

Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi has successfully completed his groundbreaking six-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and has returned to Earth. Al Neyadi, along with three fellow astronauts, splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida, at 8:17 am UAE time on Monday, inside a SpaceX Dragon capsule

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Climate Startups to Take Center Stage at COP28 Conference
September 3, 2023September 9, 2023by In UAE

Climate Startups to Take Center Stage at COP28 Conference

In a move to highlight the contributions of grassroots green technology companies, more than 20 climate-focused startups will have the opportunity to share their innovative solutions at the upcoming COP28 conference in Dubai. The Expo City Dubai, the venue for the conference, will select these companies from among the finalists of the Expo Live Innovation program, which awarded $50,000 each to 36 entrepreneurs working on energy transition projects.

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Final List of Candidates Approved for FNC Elections in UAE
September 2, 2023September 6, 2023by In UAE

Final List of Candidates Approved for FNC Elections in UAE

The National Elections Committee (NEC) has granted its approval for the final list of candidates participating in the Federal National Council (FNC) elections in the UAE this year. A total of 309 candidates will compete for membership in the FNC, with 118 candidates in Abu Dhabi, 57 in Dubai, 50 in Sharjah, 21 in Ajman, 34 in Ras Al Khaimah, 14 in Umm Al Quwain, and 15 in Fujairah.

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The UAE and Singapore: Countries with Commonalities
September 2, 2023September 9, 2023by In UAE

The UAE and Singapore: Countries with Commonalities

Despite being separated by an ocean and thousands of kilometers, the UAE and Singapore share more similarities than one might expect. This week, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Singapore's former deputy prime minister, was elected president with an overwhelming 70.4% of the vote, according to the Elections Department.

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Al Jalila Foundation Introduces the ‘Oud Metha Residential Building Endowment’ to Support Medical Education and Research
August 29, 2023September 9, 2023by In UAE

Al Jalila Foundation Introduces the ‘Oud Metha Residential Building Endowment’ to Support Medical Education and Research

Al Jalila Foundation, an international philanthropic organization committed to revolutionizing lives through medical education and research, has announced the establishment of a AED46 million endowment to generate sustainable revenues for funding the medical education and research programs of the Dubai Academic Health Corporation (DAHC). The 'Oud Metha Residential Building Endowment,' a seven-floor residential building, is expected to yield an 8% return, driving groundbreaking research and transforming lives.