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9 licences issued over 13 years for Barakah Nuclear Power Plant: FANR report
The FANR has received 11 international review missions led by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- The FANR has received 11 international review missions led by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- The report says the UAE is a party to over 13 international conventions, including 'The Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement'
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UAE president calls for global collaboration at Biden’s climate summit
The UAE president emphasised that the UAE, as an active partner of the global community, is determined to hold a...
- The UAE president emphasised that the UAE, as an active partner of the global community, is determined to hold a COP28 in 2023
- He highlighted the UAE’s investment of more than $50 billion in renewable energy projects across 40 countries
Business
UAE industry leaders attend program on AI industry applications
The second edition of Industry 4.0 and AI for Industrial Leaders that saw the participation of industry leaders in the...
- The Industry 4.0 and AI for Industrial Leaders is collaboration between Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence.
- The program provides decision makers with the necessary technical knowledge to harness the power of AI in industry by determining optimum 4IR adoption strategies.
Geostrategy
‘Delay in govt formation, budget approval to hit Iraq’s economy’
A report issued by the World Bank warns of the delay in forming a government in Iraq and of not...
- A World Bank report warns of the delay in forming a government in Iraq
- Report warns of impact of budget's non approval on the country's economy
Geostrategy
UAE seeks Iran assurance on ‘peacefulness’ of nuclear programme
The United Arab Emirates urged Iran on Friday to provide reassurances on the peaceful nature of its nuclear programme after...
- The permanent representative of the UAE to the IAEA, Hamad Al Kaabi called on Iran to "closely cooperate with the IAEA".
- The UAE has the first nuclear power plant in the Arab world, which lies just across the Gulf from Iran which has a nuclear power plant of its own in Bushehr.
Geostrategy
No database on number of Iraqi refugees abroad, says govt
Iraq's Ministry of Migration and Displacement said they do not have a database on the numbers of Iraqi refugees abroad...
- Iraq's Ministry of Migration and Displacement says they don't have the number of Iraqi refugees abroad
- The ministry says it is ready for any situation for internally displaced persons as they possess adequate experience
Economy
Venezuelan President calls on Qataris to invest in his country
President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro, called on Qatari businessmen to invest in his country, to enjoy the benefits offered by...
- President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro reviewed opportunities for tourism and investment cooperation
- Maduro said his government has developed plans to promote 18 vital sectors for the economy
Economy
UAE highly values intellectual property system, fosters innovation: Al Marri
The UAE attaches great importance to developing the intellectual property (IP) system and encouraging innovators and creators and the country...
- UAE Minister of Economy Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri stated this during meetings with World Intellectual Property Organisation, UNCTAD, WEF officials.
- The meetings were held on the sidelines of the UAE's participation in WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) held recently in Geneva, Switzerland.
Business
Abu Dhabi Ports, National Marine Dredging Company set up JV
The Abu Dhabi Ports Group inks deal with National Marine Dredging Company Group to set up a JV to conduct...
- AD Ports Group, NMDC Group to set up a JV to conduct offshore surveys and subsea services
- The JV firm will offer geophysical and geotechnical, trenching and dredging support services
Business
UAE’s gender diversity policy sees more women in board positions
In 2020, women held 3.5 percent of all board positions in the UAE. The next year, the Securities and Commodities...
- Aurora50, a social enterprise working towards gender parity in GCC boardrooms, and Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government have conducted first-of-its kind gender diversity study.
- The study report said 77 of the 868 board seats from the 115 listed companies on the ADX and Dubai Financial Market are now held by women.
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Japan provides $110m soft loan to support Jordan’s energy sector
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Saudi Arabia, UAE mediation efforts aid the US-Russia prisoner swap
The mediation efforts were led by the Emirati president Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the Crown...
- The mediation efforts were led by the UAE president Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
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Six years later, Saudi King Salman and China’s Xi sign comprehensive strategic partnership agreement
Beijing is ready to expand its crude oil trade with Riyadh and will "list Saudi Arabia as a destination country...
- Beijing is ready to expand its crude oil trade with Riyadh and will "list Saudi Arabia as a destination country for outbound tourism organized by Chinese citizens, says Xi Jinping
- Xi and Saudi Crown Prince witness signing of energy agreements on hydrogen as well as a plan to "harmonize" Vision 2030, with China's trillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative
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‘Investment in sports a key part of global economy’
“Sports economies involve infrastructure, new talents, air traffic, travel, and other components,” Al Marri adds, noting that there are many...
- Investment in sports is a key part of the global economy, being one of the main pillars of the new economy, says UAE’s Minister of Economy Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri
- Sports economies involve infrastructure, new talents air traffic, travel, and other components, adds Al Marri, who is also the Chairman of Investopia