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The funds raised from this endowment will be used to help meet the food needs of families registered with the CDA. The endowment includes a residential building in Dubai South, featuring 40 apartments across five floors along with parking spaces.

Etihad Rail has organized the event from Oct. 8 to Oct. 10 under the theme "Setting Rail Infrastructure and Global Connectivity in Motion" in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, ADNEC Group, and DMG events.

During the meeting, several agreements for cooperation between the two countries were signed and exchanged. One agreement was made between the General Civil Aviation Authorities of the UAE and Norway to improve air transport services.

This year's fair will feature 2,520 publishers from 112 countries and 400 authors who will sign their latest books. The event will have 1,357 activities led by 250 guests from 63 countries, offering something for all age groups and interests.

Dubai is ranked higher than major financial centers like London, Singapore and New York City. It has maintained its top global position in attracting Greenfield FDI projects for six consecutive half-year periods since the second half of 2021.

Covering 3.5 square kilometers, Expo City Dubai will accommodate over 35,000 residents and 40,000 professionals as it evolves into a global center for businesses, investors, homeowners and visitors.

The awards have six categories: medicine, engineering and technology, economics, natural sciences, architecture and design, and literature and arts. This edition is expected to receive thousands of nominations from the Arab region and beyond.

The two-day summit is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The first day included key panel discussions on speeding up the shift to a green economy and encouraging global adoption of sustainable practices.

The council said that these new regulations aim to create a legal framework for organizing and managing family businesses.

Sheikh Hamdan emphasized that the emirate is continuing its journey to become the top destination in the world for living, investing, and lifelong learning, while also promoting family values and improving the quality of life for everyone.

German chemicals group Covestro said Tuesday it had accepted a takeover bid from UAE state energy company ADNOC, as one of the key sectors in Europe's largest economy is gripped by crisis.

During the event, Manele and Al Zeyoudi unveiled a plaque to mark the embassy's opening, establishing the Solomon Islands' diplomatic presence in the UAE capital.

Fatema Al-Muqarrab, Director of International Relations at SCCI, said the second Sharjah-Europe Businesswomen Forum strengthened cooperation between Sharjah and Belgium and encouraged great discussions and active involvement.

The airline's investment will focus on various advancements including increasing its fleet to 170 planes and tripling passenger numbers to 33 million by the end of the decade.

This event, in its seventh year, focuses on discussions about sustainability, innovation, and talent development, which are essential for long-term global growth. The summit began with an important panel discussion on "Developing the Nation's Defense Industry System."

Abdelsalam Mohamed Al Ali, UAE's Minister Plenipotentiary and Director-Representative at the WTO, said the country aims to make trade more adaptable and inclusive, benefiting everyone from large corporations to small businesses and from developed countries to emerging economies.

This expansion is part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan and is key to Expo City Dubai's goal of becoming a vibrant economic center, focused on hosting global exhibitions and events.

The UAE and the U.S. aim to align regulations to promote innovation, encourage ethical AI research, enhance cooperation in cybersecurity, and create opportunities for trade and investment.

Engineer Youssef Khamis Al Othmani, Chairman of SRTA, announced that 10 electric buses connecting Dubai, Ajman, and Al Hamriyah will operate in the first phase. He said that these locations were chosen based on studies and statistics from the Intercity Transport Department, focusing on popular routes with high passenger numbers.

The graduation ceremony featured several training scenarios, rescue operations for road accidents, firefighting, opening vehicle doors, using rescue equipment, and deploying aerial balloons.

The shopping extravaganza will take place from Dec. 6, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025, and offer a wide range of spectacular activities and adventures, showcasing Dubai as a vibrant and extraordinary destination during this festive time.

The seven-day event will transform five metro stations -- The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, BurJuman, Union, and DMCC -- into vibrant hubs of music from various cultures around the world.

Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council, said the new appointment reflects the leadership's commitment to supporting Emirati women and developing national talent.

Ahead of the World Utilities Congress 2024 in Abu Dhabi, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei explained that between 2019 and 2022, the UAE doubled its renewable energy capacity, noting that this is part of the UAE's plan to triple its clean energy capacity by 2030.

Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council is a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI). The partnership between ETHER and the council began one year ago. Since then, they have successfully launched 18 local brands in three stages.

In the meeting, the two sides covered topics such as politics, economics, trade, and culture. Both leaders stressed the importance of working together more closely to benefit both nations.

The startups in this group have collectively raised $134.9 million in funding, showing Hub71's success in attracting promising companies ready to drive tech innovation in Abu Dhabi's key industries.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the DIEZ, attributed the growth to high occupancy rates and strong performance across all business areas as it strengthens the Authority's position and its economic zones, including Dubai Airport Freezone, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai CommerCity.

The model is named after one of India's tallest peaks and was created through a partnership between Inception (a G42 company), Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence and Cerebras Systems.