Torrente, Al Mansoori denied by late show after setting the pace as new Class 3 championship begins Abu Dhabi, UAE, 7th December, 2023:  Team Abu Dhabi were denied pole position today for the opening round of the new UAE Class-3 Offshore Powerboat Championship as Arif Al Zaffain and Nadir Bin Hendi in Fazza produced a late show in Khor Fakkan. Shaun Torrente and Faleh Al Mansoori in Abu Dhabi 4 led for much of the qualifying session before Al Zaffain and Bin Hendi, who had made a slow start after missing official practice, came through with the fastest time by just 0.252 secs. Sharjah Team’s Konstantin Ustinov and Dmitry Vandyshev were third quickest in near perfect conditions ahead of Rashed Al Tayer and Majed Al Mansoori in Abu Dhabi 5, and Kuwait’s Bader al Dousari and Abdullatif Al Omani in Raheeb17. The ......read more

• Abdulla Al Mazrui: Abu Dhabi provides an exceptional environment for financial institutions and family offices to grow and prosper.” • Masood Al Masaood: Family businesses constitute an essential element in the business community in the UAE and represent about 90% of private companies in the country. • Ahmed Khalifa Al Qubaisi: Our participation in this event is consistent with our ambitious strategy to establish a competitive and advanced ecosystem that push towards building a sustainable and prosperous future.”   30 November, 2023, Abu Dhabi - UAE: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry concluded its successful participation in the Abu Dhabi Finance Week – ADFW 2023 as supporting partner. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ......read more

• Pinnacle obstacle course racing event of the season to take place in Al Wathba from 8th-10th December – with final spots remaining   • New 3k course and exciting night race both a first for the Championship event   • Participants will receive free entry to The Sheikh Zayed Festival, a celebration of Emirati culture, with Parade of Nations and Awards Ceremonies set to take place at the festival    Abu Dhabi, UAE – November 30th, 2023: This year’s Abu Dhabi Spartan World Championship, hosted by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, will take place in the UAE’s capital next week as thousands of athletes prepare to compete in the world’s leading endurance challenge over the course of a gruelling and intense three-day period. Al Wathba plays host to the event, which ......read more

 Al Qubaisi: The food and beverage industry is one of the most prosperous sectors in the region   29 November 2023, Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) concluded its successful participation as a host supporter of the Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition (ADIFE). In its 2nd edition, ADIFE was held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA).   During the exhibition, the Abu Dhabi Chamber signed 5 cooperation agreements, the first with Silal, where His Excellency Ahmed Khalifa Al Qubaisi, Chief Executive Officer of ADCCI, and His Excellency Salmeen ......read more

Under the patronage of H.H. Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Presidential Office   • Abu Dhabi hosts the world’s largest international date exhibition with 93 exhibitors and 79 brands from 20 countries present • Organized by the ADNEC Group in cooperation with the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation • His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence: Under the guidance and support of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), the event has achieved a qualitative leap in the development of the date sector ......read more

Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 24 November 2023: Yas Heat Racing's Keanu Al Azhari will start on pole for the first time at Yas Marina Circuit, with the young driver topping the time sheet in Friday's qualifying session for the Formula 4 UAE Championship's opening Trophy Round.     Al Azhari, who set the fastest time of 1:56.798, finished ahead of Federico Al Rifai of Xcel Motorsport and PREMA Racing's Freddie Slater ahead of the weekend's first feature race on Saturday.       Following the weekend's official qualifying session, the F4 UAE teams will be back on track for the first feature race at 11.50am on Saturday at Yas Marina Circuit.    

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● The forum highlights the importance of upskilling youth to contribute to social entrepreneurship ● Through a series of panels, roundtable discussions, and workshops, it serves as a platform for diverse stakeholders to foster a culture of social innovation   Abu Dhabi, 24 November 2023: The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an in partnership with startAD, the Abu Dhabi-based startup accelerator powered by Tamkeen and anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), has launched the inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi Social Entrepreneurship Forum.    The Abu Dhabi Social Entrepreneurship Forum highlighted pressing factors of social entrepreneurship on a local and global scale, and the importance of upskilling youth to contribute to the cause, through a series of roundtable discussions and ......read more

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 17 November 2023: His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has inaugurated the 11th Emirates Oncology Conference.   His Excellency reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to pioneer advanced healthcare, combat cancer through cutting-edge technologies, and foster global partnerships. This dedication extends from civic organisations to education, workplaces, and international collaborations, reflecting a comprehensive strategy to advocate for patients, drive innovations, and reduce cancer risk factors.   His Excellency made a keynote address during the inauguration of the 11th Emirates Oncology Conference taking place at Conrad Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi. The three-day conference is ......read more

HKTDC plans to take the bilateral trade relations between the UAE and Hong Kong to the next level with the global trade fairs to be held in Hong Kong. Dubai – November 16, 2023: Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the statutory trade body for the promotion and creation of opportunities for Hong Kong's businesses in the global markets, has announced its plans to host five international trade fairs early next year in Hong Kong. The trade fairs offer ideal platforms for traders and suppliers from the UAE and the region to expand their businesses into new markets.  The five trade fairs include HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair, Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show and HKTDC Hong Kong ......read more

• With over 184,000 attendees from 160 countries, ADIPEC 2023 was the most commercially successful edition to date    • Several deals directly advance global decarbonisation goals through innovative clean technology solutions and collaborative projects   • The event delivered over US$350 million in economic benefits for the UAE economy in hospitality, tourism, and travel-related business   • ADIPEC 2023 brought together over 2,200 exhibiting companies and 16,500 delegates under the theme of ‘Decarbonising. Faster. Together.’    Abu Dhabi, 14 November 2023 – ADIPEC 2023 was the most commercially successful edition in the event’s nearly 40-year history, generating US$8.8 billion in business for the global energy industry, as well as delivering ......read more

• The first of three new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with a new interior to join Etihad’s fleet soon • New best-in-class cabins featuring Business suites with privacy doors and streamlined Economy seats • Aircraft joining the fleet to fuel Etihad’s ambitious growth plans as the airline celebrates 20 years   Abu Dhabi, UAE. Etihad Airways is celebrating 20 years of flying as it participates at Dubai Airshow this week. The UAE’s national airline is showcasing its newest Boeing 787-9 which is one of four new Dreamliners to join the fleet, following the arrival of a new 787-10 in October.    The new aircraft will fuel Etihad’s ambitious growth plans as the airline has added 12 new destinations this year, with further new routes in India, as well as Boston and Nairobi to ......read more

Abu Dhabi, 11 November 2023: His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured the winners of the Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Awards 2023 following the conclusion of the 15th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship. The event, which was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, took place at the Mubadala Arena, and attracted 7,000 athletes from 127 countries over ten days.   His Highness congratulated the winners of the Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship and highlighted the event’s role in promoting jiu-jitsu and helping athletes excel on the global stage. His Highness also highlighted Abu Dhabi’s status as the global capital for jiu-jitsu and  praised ......read more

• The number of exhibiting companies and participating brands increased to 711, an increase of 30%  • The total area of the exhibition has increased to reach 65,000 square meters, with an increase of 55%.  • The number of participating countries increased to 50 countries compared to 41 countries in the previous cycle, with an increase of 17% • 10 countries participating for the first time from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Norway, Belgium, Lithuania, Indonesia, Cyprus, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong.  • Increase in the percentage of national exhibiting companies to reach 70% of all exhibiting companies • 40% increase in the number of boat and yacht releases compared to the previous cycle and from 13 countries • Sustainability platform launched for the first time at the ......read more

His Highness reviewed progress on precision medicine initiatives and endorsed prioritised R&D plans    • R&D plans have been set in line with public health priorities to integrate precision medicine and accelerate solutions for prevention and treatment of genetic disorders • 41 IRB-approved studies to be carried out in areas covering most prevalent genetic disorders in the UAE including cancer and cardio-metabolic conditions • Emirati Genome Program achieves 500,000 samples milestone, and further organisational collaborations are encouraged to achieve one million samples target    Abu Dhabi, 9 November 2023: His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired the meeting of the ......read more

As many as 200 Japanese organisations, companies, and brands are gearing up for the first edition of the trade exhibition, to be held in January 2024, which expects a footfall of over 20,000 visitors. Dubai – November 09, 2023: MAICO Enterprises Inc., a leading Japanese trade organization, has announced the launch of the Japan Kyoto Trade Exhibition, an annual regular trade exhibition in Dubai aimed to strengthen bilateral trade ties between the UAE and Japan, driving economic growth and innovation in the region.   The first edition of the exhibition, organized in collaboration with Le-Astrid International and Benchmark Events, will take place at the Dubai Trade Centre from January 22 to 24, 2024 with an expected footfall of over 20,000 people visiting as many as 200 Japanese exhibitors. The participating Japanese ......read more

AI Journey 2023, the 8th international artificial intelligence and machine learning conference, will be held on 22-24 November bringing together top Russian and international experts. The event will focus on science and the latest AI designs, the role AI plays in government initiatives and business development, while also covering the promotion of technology among young people. AI Journey will feature presentations by top experts on three subject-matter tracks: Science, Business, and Society, who will talk about the best AI implementation cases and practices in different economic sectors, and advanced technology like computer vision, speech analytics, graphs, large language models, and generative AI. Also on the agenda are regulations and ethics, AI’s role in building solutions for the public good, sustainability, and ......read more

- APL Apollo Group led SG Sports and Punit Balan Group have been announced as the two new team owners while Honor FX will again take charge following their participation in Season One.      Abu Dhabi, UAE, 07 November 2023: The World Tennis League (WTL) has today revealed three of the team owners taking charge in Season 2 which will be held at Yas Island’s Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi later this year.   The WTL welcomes new owners – APL Apollo Group and Punit Balan Group for the event which will run from 21st to 24th December. Both have a rich history in the global sporting landscape, owning a number of teams across a variety of sports while Honor FX returns as the third team owner following their participation in Season One.  Details of the owner of the fourth and final team, Hawks, will ......read more

Dazzling Diwali Utsav Lights Up Abu Dhabi with Unforgettable Performances By Sukhwinder Singh, Kanika Kapoor, Prakriti & Sukriti Kakar, Dj Suketu Abu Dhabi; 8th November 2023: Capturing the essence of Diwali, the highly anticipated inaugural edition of Dazzling Diwali Utsav is all set to bring about an unforgettable cultural extravaganza that will illuminate the spirit of Abu Dhabi's multicultural landscape on 10th November from 6:00 PM onwards at Marina Mall Parking, Abu Dhabi . Prepare to be captivated by the magic of Diwali in the heart of Abu Dhabi - an enchanting cultural celebration, unlike anything seen before. Immersing in the true spirit of this grand celebration, the Diwali Utsav promises a spectacular evening filled with entertainment, unity and cultural enrichment.  “We are excited to present ......read more

14 Russian manufacturers will travel to Dubai, UAE, for the 25th international exhibition WETEX & Dubai Solar Show 2023, which will be held on November 15-17. The companies will present their products at the Made in Russia national exposition and take part in targeted b2b negotiations with potential foreign partners. Advanced engineering technologies and solutions in the field of water treatment, construction and operation of solar power plants, generation and supply of new sources of electricity will be presented under the Made in Russia brand. Companies will participate in the exhibition with the support of the Russian Export Center. To find out more about the terms of participation in foreign exhibitions within the framework of the Made in Russia national exposition, as well as to choose an event for 2024, please visit ......read more

Abu Dhabi-UAE. 6 November 2023: The UAE has participated in the 26th Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) Board of Directors Meetings and the 18th General Assembly Meetings, which took place from October 30 to November 1, 2023, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The meetings were held with the participation of delegations from over 45 countries from the Islamic world, as well as regional and international organizations, with the aim of supporting an integrated framework for quality infrastructure and standardization for member states and enhancing access to global markets.    His Excellency Omar Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and Dr. Farah Al Zarooni, Assistant Undersecretary for the Standards and Regulations Sector at MoIAT represented the UAE at ......read more

• Endorsed by the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre and World Obesity Federation (WOF) and Strategic Centre for Obesity Professional Education (SCOPE), the conference will be held in Abu Dhabi on November 4–5, 2023 • The conference will explore obesity management strategies and how these can be further improved • M42 specialists will feature alongside global obesity experts from the Cleveland Clinic in the United States, University College Dublin, King Fahad Medical City Kingdom in Saudi Arabia, Dasman Diabetes Institute in Kuwait, and others   Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. November 3, 2023: The UAE Obesity Conference is returning to Abu Dhabi for its fifth edition from 4 to 5 November, with a comprehensive agenda to educate the medical community on the burdening lifestyle disease that is obesity. ......read more

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2nd November, 2023:  Italy’s Mattia Di Martino stayed on gold medal course at the 2023 Optimist Asian and Oceanian Championship in Abu Dhabi today, despite losing his impressive 100% winning record. After recording four successive victories over the first two days of the international regatta, Di Martino had to settle for a tenth place finish today in a race won by Australian Augustas Buividas. It was still enough, however, to see the young Italian retain his overall lead from Spain’s Joan Domingo, who followed up a third win today with a tenth place result. That came in a race won by Thailand’s Chanatip Tongglum, whose second victory of the regatta lifted her to third place in the overall standings at Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club (ADMSC). Italian Pietro Lucchesi climbed to 13th position ......read more

IAPH World Ports Conference 2024 to be hosted by Hamburg Port Authority Abu Dhabi, UAE – 2 November 2023: The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) World Ports Conference - Abu Dhabi 2023, hosted by AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), the leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, officially concluded today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).   The third and final day of the conference built on and extended the insightful, engaging and wide-ranging discussions of the first two days, led by global port industry leaders, policy makers and industry experts, under the theme ‘Reinventing Ports’. The closing day began with a roundtable on port innovation, where technology experts showcased a real world example of a port cyber resilience centre. Discussions ......read more

Abu Dhabi, 02 November 2023: As part of a CSR initiative and in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Athletics Club, Umm Al Emarat Park will host a free Children’s Athletics Program on Friday, November 3rd from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on the Great Lawn. Through these training sessions, Umm Al Emarat Park invites the community to participate as it aims to contribute towards the upliftment of young athletes and to prepare participants for potential future Olympic sports at both regional and international events. The competitions are designed for three age groups: 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12 years. Every team will take turns at the competition station, allowing each team member one minute to compete.  Following the individual events, all teams will come together for an endurance race. Children will also have the flexibility to move to ......read more

• World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, four-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek, and World No.5 Elena Rybakina are among the top women’s stars competing in Season Two  • World No.3 Daniil Medvedev, 2023 Australian Open Finalist Stefano Tsitsipas and Olympic Gold Medallist Andrey Rublev also set to feature at Etihad Arena   • Tickets for four-day festival of world-class tennis set to go on sale on Thursday    Abu Dhabi, UAE, 26 October 2023: Women’s World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and men’s World No.3 Daniil Medvedev are among the top tennis stars that will feature in Season Two of World Tennis League (WTL) in Abu Dhabi, with tickets to see the world’s brightest tennis stars going on sale this week.    In a thrilling roster of the world’s best, World ......read more

• Neil Gray, Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy, signed the agreement in Dubai with his UAE counterpart, His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade   • The MoU covers cooperation streams regarding clean energy, education and technology across five key areas of focus   Dubai, UAE – 26 October 2023: The Scottish Government and the Government of the United Arab Emirates signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will see the two governments deepen cooperation ties surrounding bilateral trade, collaboration on breakthrough technologies and education and research (involving AI, Quantum and clean technology).   The wide-ranging MoU was announced at a special ceremony that took place at the Ministry of ......read more

More than 170 competitors from 29 countries compete in UAE capital at Optimist Asian and Oceanian Championship Abu Dhabi, UAE, 25th October, 2023: A nine-strong UAE team will share the stage with some of the top young sailing talent from around the world when Abu Dhabi stages the 2023 Optimist Asian and Oceanian Championship next week. More than 170 competitors from 29 countries are taking part in the week-long international regatta, which is being hosted in the UAE capital for the first time.  The event is organized and hosted by Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club in cooperation with the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation, the Asian Sailing Federation, and Abu Dhabi Sports Council, which hosted an official press conference at its headquarters today. Sponsored by Abu Dhabi Ports and Al Mariah Bank, the regatta will feature five ......read more

• The event, held with the participation of HE Sara Al Amiri and HE Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, hosts more than 72 organizations showcasing 500+ jobs  • HE Omar Al Suwaidi: ‘The exhibition, held under the National ICV Program, is an empowering platform for Emirati talent and the first-of-its-kind to gather factories and jobseekers under one roof.’    Abu Dhabi-UAE. 24 October 2023: The inaugural Industrialist Career Fair, an exhibition showcasing job opportunities in the industrial and advanced technology sectors, launched today at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center.    The event is held with the participation of His Excellency Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Her Excellency Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and ......read more

IT’S MASTERS WEEK!    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 24 October: It’s almost back! The FIBA 3x3 World Tour Abu Dhabi Masters returns on October 28-29. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the weekend jam-packed with action on and off the court…   The location This year’s FIBA 3x3 World Tour Abu Dhabi Masters will take place outside the renowned Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain. With the iconic stadium forming the backdrop, this year’s masters will be one to remember for players and fans alike. There’s plenty of public parking nearby, too. Just check out the map in our images link, as well as our social media channels for more details here.  The teams With 14 teams from 9 countries and some Olympic medal winners in between, this year’s line-up is ......read more

The event will be held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 31 October to 02 November Abu Dhabi, UAE – 24  October 2023: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), the leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, looks forward to hosting the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) World Ports Conference - Abu Dhabi 2023. The event will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 31 October to 02 November under the theme of ‘Reinventing Ports’. The IAPH World Ports Conference is a major global platform, outlining the crucial role that seaports play in supporting the global trade sector, which in a landmark step is being held in the Middle East and North Africa region for the first time. More than 100 speakers are expected to take part including some of the most ......read more

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, is hosting the 69th International Congress of Aviation and Space Medicine between October 27th and 29th, with around 300 participants from all around the world. The Congress, organised by the International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine, will discuss the latest research and best practice in the field of aviation and space medicine. Abu Dhabi, October 22, 2023:  Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, is hosting the 69th International Congress of Aviation and Space Medicine, organised under the auspices of the International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine, at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers Hotel from October 27th to 29th, in collaboration with the General Civil Aviation Authority, the Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Convention and ......read more

20 October 2023 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) concluded its participation in the World Investment Forum 2023, as a Strategic Partner. The event, which ran for five days, brought together more than 7,000 global leaders, decision makers and experts from 160 countries to discuss key investment opportunities for driving sustainable development. His Excellency Ahmed Khalifa Al Qubaisi, CEO of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, said: “The World Investment Forum provided a comprehensive perspective on promising investment opportunities both locally and globally. It also contributed to highlighting prominent experiences and effective practices for addressing challenges across various industrial and commercial investment sectors, along with ways to achieve sustainable economic ......read more

Abu Dhabi, 20 October 2023 — Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has launched the second edition of its Insights and Foresights Platform (IFP 2.0) which aims to leverage state-of-the-art AI technologies to support policy-making and future planning for the government of Abu Dhabi. The enhanced AI-based platform was unveiled on the sidelines of SCAD’s participation in GITEX Global 2023, taking place from October 16th to 20th in Dubai, under the umbrella of the Abu Dhabi Government. SCAD participated in the world's largest tech show as part of the Abu Dhabi Government pavilion, themed "Leading the Digital Future of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi". IFP 2.0 provides enhanced features with AI analytics that strengthen Abu Dhabi's data-driven governance with enhanced user experience, interactive dashboards, ......read more

Abu Dhabi 16 October 2023: His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has witnessed the opening of the 8th World Investment Forum, organised by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, from October 16th to 20th 2023.   The opening was attended by José Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste; Faure Gnassingbé, President of Togo; Akylbek Japarov, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyz Republic; Manoa Seru Kamikamica, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, Small and ......read more

Several VIP dignitaries including Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of DCD,; Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs attended the Opening Ceremony   • Speaker Carol Hammal explained  how art is used as a process to understand emotions, address and externalise trauma then achieve resilience   • Sensorimotor Art Therapy Specialist Chris Storm runs workshop on Healing Trauma with Guided Drawing     17th October, 2023: Abu Dhabi, UAE — Art therapy, alongside music, drama, dance, and movement therapy, offers the invaluable advantage of expression without words. The MENA region's pioneering Art Therapy Conference, themed "Empowering through Creativity," launched its inaugural edition in Abu Dhabi with a ......read more

• Hands-on workshops to illuminate the game-changing practice of art therapy. • Future of Art Therapy: Panel Discussion to Chart the Course for Art Therapy in the MENA Region. • Speakers include renowned names: Chris Strom from Australia, Dr. Awad Mubarak Al-Yami from Saudi Arabia, Emma Mills from United Kingdom, among many others   16th October, 2023; Abu Dhabi, UAE:  Art therapy, a practice as old as human expression, is set to be redefined in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region at the highly anticipated Art Therapy Conference in Abu Dhabi, which takes place tomorrow and the day after. Held at Erth, Abu Dhabi, this groundbreaking event, organized by the Abu Dhabi Center for Sheltering and Humanitarian Care – Ewaa, an affiliate of the Department of Community Development (DCD) ......read more

Abu Dhabi, 13th October 2023: Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Art has today announced its forthcoming exhibitions and artist commissions for 2023.   The 2023 programme will include artists Almaha Jaralla, Samo Shalaby, and Latifa Saeed commissioned for Beyond Emerging Artists (BEA), curated by Morad Montazami; the 2023 Gateway exhibition, entitled Maqam, presenting a survey show for Emirati artist Hashel Al Lamki curated by Venetia Porter; and commissioned works in cultural sites across the emirate by established artists Nujoom Al Ghanem and Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. The exhibitions and commissions will open to the public on 22 November and remain on view until the end of January ......read more

- The Forum will run from 16-20 October at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre - The Chamber is organising five panel discussions as part of the Forum   15 October 2023 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) is set to participate in the UNCTAD’s World Investment Forum 2023 as a Strategic Partner. The event, which is one of the world’s largest investment forums, is set to take place in Abu Dhabi for the first time this year.    The UNCTAD World Investment Forum 2023 is a biennial multi-stakeholder gathering at the level of Heads of States and Governments, CEOs, ministers and heads of international organisations. The Forum is designed to facilitate dialogue and action on the world's current and emerging investment-development challenges, ......read more

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 12 October 2023: His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has inaugurated the first Abu Dhabi Poetry Festival, being held under His Highness’ patronage at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).   His Highness attended the opening ceremony and toured the exhibition, visiting various pavilions, including one dedicated to the poetry of Sheikh Zayed, and the stands of participating countries. His Highness also met with poets and literary figures, and discussed their work in enriching the UAE and the Arab world’s literary scene, while preserving cultural heritage and promoting the Arabic language.   His Highness emphasised that the Abu Dhabi Poetry Festival reflects wider efforts to celebrate UAE ......read more

 The hospital received three top honors in the Executive of the Year, Innovator of the Year and Team of the Year Award categories   Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. October 12, 2023: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 network, achieved an impressive triple award win at the Middle East Management Excellence Awards 2023. The three honorary award-winning categories include Executive of the Year, Innovator of the Year and Team of the Year. The inaugural program of these prestigious awards celebrates the region’s most exceptional business leaders and organizations, and receiving multiple accolades is a testament to Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s commitment to excellence. These recognitions highlight the hospital’s focus on introducing innovative and novel service lines to the UAE to position it as a ......read more