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3 August 2026, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: As part of its commitment to strengthening collaboration among national institutions that contribute to advancing community development and reinforcing the values of inclusion, solidarity and social cohesion championed by the UAE during the “Year of the Family”, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) conducted a visit to the Innovation Centre at Zayed Authority for People of Determination in Abu Dhabi. The visit was led by His Excellency Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADFD, with the participation of a delegation comprising the Fund’s leadership and employees. During the engagemen

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 10 July 2026: The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and Liwa University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in research and development, innovation support, talent development, and workforce readiness to meet the evolving needs of labour market and the emirate’s socio-economic priorities and aspirations. His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADDED, witnessed the signing of the MoU by His Excellency Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, the Undersecretary of ADDED and His Excellency Dr. Ali Saeed bin Harmal Aldhaheri, Chairman of the Board of Tr

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 12 June 2026: Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest ;premium aluminium; producer in the world, has announced the winners of the latest edition of EGA Aluminium Design and Innovation Challenge, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. The initiative is designed to encourage young people across the UAE to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through innovation and creativity. The EGA Aluminium Design and Innovation Challenge forms part of EGA;s long-running Engineer the Future programme, which aims to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innov

H.E. Bin Touq highlights the country’s advanced, integrated tourism development model underpinned by partnership, openness, and diversity Abu Dhabi, 12 June 2026 – The UAE delegation, led by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, participated in the 126th session of the UN Tourism Executive Council in Toledo, Spain. The country reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at developing a more sustainable, resilient, and innovative global tourism sector, raising its contribution to economic growth, sustainable development, and community prosperity. During the session, the U

Abu Dhabi, 2 June 2026: Athar+, Abu Dhabi’s first purpose-driven hub dedicated to accelerating social impact, operated by the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, has launched the second edition of its HACK4IMPACT hackathon, bringing together changemakers to develop practical solutions that address key social priorities and contribute to positive social impact across Abu Dhabi. Launched in line with the objectives of the UAE’s Year of Family, this edition of the hackathon focuses on addressing family-related challenges through innovative and community-driven approaches. Taking place from 16-18 June 2026 at Athar+, th

14 – 17 September 2026, DWTC ATM 2026 confirms revised September dates Arabian Travel Market 2026 will now take place from 14-17 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, following consultation with exhibitors and industry partners to maximise participation and business opportunities Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21 May 2026: RX has announced that Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 will now take place from 14-17 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), following extensive consultation with exhibitors and industry stakeholders, reflecting ATM’s commitment to listening to the needs of the global tourism industry. Daniel

Dubbed the “Oscars of Packaging”, Hotpack has been recognised as the only company from the GCC to receive the prestigious award this year. Dubai, UAE – May 19, 2026: Hotpack, a UAE-headquartered global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has been awarded the prestigious ‘WorldStar Packaging Award 2026’ in the food packaging category, strengthening its position as one of the region’s most innovative and sustainability-driven food packaging brands, shaping the future of responsible manufacturing. Presented at the Interpack Exhibition 2026, one of the world’s leading packaging exhibitions in Düsse

The region’s leading medical laboratory exhibition was opened today by Peter Hall, President IMEA, Informa Markets alongside H.E. Dr Amer Sharif, CEO, Dubai Health and H.E. Professor Alawi Al-Sheikh Ali, Director General of Dubai Health Authority Running from 10-13 February, WHX Labs is co-timed with WHX, creating a unified global healthcare platform Both events are expected to welcome 270,000 healthcare professionals to Dubai this week Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 February 2026: WHX Labs (formerly Medlab Middle East) officially opened today at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), marking a significant milestone as the region’s l

This year’s Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) featured a special Sustainable Fashion Show, held under the theme ‘Green Energy’ as part of the Blue Forum co-hosted by Masdar and Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF). The International Youth Innovation Summit (YSS), an international platform integrating cutting-edge technology with sustainable design, joined forces with the global sustainable fashion movement ReVougeX as the core organizers and driving forces behind the show. YSS Executive Chairman Ma Fei and RevougeX Co-founder Alice Ho joined global sustainability leaders at the show, taking place January 14, to witness the

The president and CEO Thales International says the challenge is developing a workforce that is not just technically competent, but also strategically minded, capable of driving innovation across sectors The post Thales’ Pascale Sourisse on how national human capital is fuelling UAE’s growth appeared first on Gulf Business.