Daily Archives: December 14, 2023

Technologies

World Wide Technology and VAST Data Strengthen Partnership

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World Wide Technology and VAST Data Strengthen Partnership With Appointment of Omar Mir as Senior Advisor for VAST Data EMEA

Abu Dhabi, UAE: 14 December 2023 – World Wide Technology (WWT), one of the world’s largest privately held technology innovation companies and VAST Data, the data platform company for the AI era, have announced that Omar Mir, WWT President, has been appointed as Senior Advisor for VAST Data EMEA. With significant subject matter expertise in AI and a deep understanding of the EMEA market, Omar brings a wealth of knowledge that aligns perfectly with VAST Data’s commitment to driving innovation in the newly started AI era.

Omar is a tech industry veteran with decades of international experience and has served in his role with WWT for nearly nine years, driving customer strategy in 5G, AI, cybersecurity, networking and more. In his role as Senior Advisor, Omar will drive VAST Data forward to further disrupt the AI landscape globally, explore new markets and leverage his insights to propel the company to the forefront of the AI era.

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Business & Investments

80% of Mastercard cards in the UAE to be sustainable by 2025 as part of a world-first Sustainable Cards Pledge

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80% of Mastercard cards in the UAE to be sustainable by 2025 as part of a world-first Sustainable Cards Pledge

In a world first, Mastercard unites UAE banks to commit to an accelerated deadline for sustainable cards

Dubai, UAE; 12 December 2023: Thanks to commitments from the UAE’s banks, 80% of Mastercard cards in the market issued from 2025 will be sustainable. This is the outcome of Mastercard’s UAE Sustainable Cards Pledge, an initiative that mobilizes the country’s banks to switch to cards made from sustainable materials by 2025.

This makes the UAE the first country in the world to do so three years ahead of the Mastercard’s global target of 2028. The pledge has witnessed a strong uptake, with more than ten banks and financial institutions having signed up to date.

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“Sirius International Holding Addresses Global Water Crisis with a Strategic Investment in Botanical Water Technologies”

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“Sirius International Holding Addresses Global Water Crisis with a Strategic Investment in Botanical Water Technologies”

  • Sirius’ strategic investment in BWT aims to create new sources of drinking water, replenish aquifers, and bring relief to water-scarce regions in developing countries
  • Announced during COP28, the partnership between Sirius and BWT demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainable water solutions and addressing global water challenges

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 13th December 2023: In a strategic move to combat global water scarcity, Sirius International Holding (Sirius), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi based IHC (ADX:IHC), has invested in Botanical Water Technologies (BWT).  This partnership aims to create new sources of drinking water, replenish aquifers, and bring relief to water-scarce regions in developing countries.

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Statement by Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri,UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment on UAE Consensus

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Statement by Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri,
UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment on UAE Consensus

“The UAE has marked a historic achievement with the UAE Consensus that not only highlights a paradigm shift in climate action, but also charts a new course to our North Star – to keep 1.5 within reach.

“We thank His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, for his guidance and continuous support to making this a historic and milestone COP that will benefit all of humanity, underpinned by its spirit of action, multilateralism, inclusivity, and solidarity. We have united, acted, and delivered to bring hope and optimism to all of humanity.

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Business & Investments

Emirates NBD Group Executive Committee  commemorates 60th anniversary with mangrove forest planting

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Emirates NBD Group Executive Committee  commemorates 60th anniversary with mangrove forest planting

Dubai, UAE, 13 December 2023: The Executive Committee of Emirates NBD Group, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, commemorated the bank’s 60th anniversary, as well as the Year of Sustainability and the UAE’s hosting of COP28, by planting the first 60 mangrove saplings at the Emirates NBD 60th Anniversary Mangrove Forest, located in Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary.

All members of the Executive Committee, led by Shayne Nelson, Group CEO, took part in the planting ceremony. The Emirates NBD Mangrove Forest is set on nine acres of land and will be home to a forest of 60,000 mangroves. The initiative showcases Emirates NBD’s commitment to environmental stewardship and community involvement. Volunteers from across the Emirates NBD Group will have the opportunity to visit the forest and plant the remaining mangrove saplings.

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