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UAE Team ADQ Announces Two New Riders for 2024 Season

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UAE Team ADQ Announces Two New Riders for 2024 Season

  • A third addition to the UAE Team ADQ Development Team will provide a boost to emerging cycling talent

Abu Dhabi – UAE, 11th September 2023: UAE Team ADQ is thrilled to announce the addition of exceptional riders to their roster for the upcoming 2024 season. The team’s relentless pursuit of excellence has led to the signing of Tereza Neumanova and Dominika Włodarczyk, both joining the professional team and Federica Venturelli, who will be part of the UAE Development Team.

Tereza Neumanova, a distinguished Czech professional road cyclist born on August 9, 1998, who brings a racing wealth of experience to UAE Team ADQ. With an impressive track record, including multiple National Championships and notable finishes in key UCI races, including stage podiums secured at the Tour de Suisse Women and the Vuelta a Burgos.

Dominika Włodarczyk, hailing from Poland and born on January 27th, 2001, is a rising star in the cycling world. At 22 years old, she has already achieved remarkable victories and podium finishes in stages of the Tour de Feminin, Gracia Orlova, at the Giro Toscana Femminile and in the GC of the Watersley Womens Challenge, showcasing her exceptional talent and determination.

Federica Venturelli, the Junior World Champion in individual pursuit and Madison – part of UCI – is set to shine as part of the Development Team. The Italian athlete’s remarkable achievements in the junior category, including gold and silver medals at the Track World Championships, are a testament to her extraordinary abilities. Federica’s signing reinforces UAE Team ADQ’s commitment to nurturing young talents and cultivating a competitive team for the long term.

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Education

RIT Dubai student entrepreneur launches real estate summit in the metaverse

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MBRSLP funded virtual ecosystem aims to educate on Dubai realty market

September 11,2023 : Dubai, UAE: A student from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computing at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai is preparing to launch the first edition of a one-of-a-kind real estate summit in the metaverse. Senior Computing Security major, Volston Abreo, is convening Real Estate Worldscape 2023, to support education and knowledge sharing in the sector, and to help shape the future property market in Dubai. 

The RIT Dubai Innovation Centre 

The event will be staged via a hyper-realistic virtual ‘stage’ featuring communication through voice chat and proximity chat systems. The platform has been developed by Volston and his team with funding from RIT Dubai, in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Smart Learning Program (MBRLP). 

Volston Abreo, Senior Computing Security major at RIT Dubai, is convening Real Estate Worldscape 2023

Aimed at those who are involved or interested in Dubai’s real estate market, Real Estate Worldscape 2023 will bring together globally renowned thinkers, policy makers, developers and decision makers to support the advancement of the sector in the city. Delegates will have the opportunity to hear from over 20 inspirational speakers through workshops, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions, exploring topics related to real estate, proptech, investing and entrepreneurship. 

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Business & Investments

ECI and ADEX Partner to Drive Technological Advancements in Angola

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ECI and ADEX Partner to Drive Technological Advancements in Angola through Strategic Support for UAE companies

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10 September 2023 – In a move to strengthen the UAE’s position in international trade and innovation, Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the federal export credit agency of the UAE, has joined forces with the Abu Dhabi Export Office (ADEX). This partnership is marked by the signing of an insurance policy, which aims to support an initiative to implement a digital transformation project in Angola, thus reinforcing the UAE’s commitment to supporting the country’s technological advancement while fostering global business growth.

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Business & Investments

EIH Ethmar International Holding acquires majority stake in 9Yards Communications

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In line with its expansion plan to invest in leading sectors in Abu Dhabi

EIH Ethmar International Holding acquires majority stake in 9Yards Communications

UAE, Abu Dhabi – 07 September 2023: EIH Ethmar International Holding PJSC “EIH” and 9Yards Communications, two leading companies based in Abu Dhabi, have together announced EIH’s acquisition of a majority stake in 9Yards Communications.

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Business & Investments

Majra holds its third meeting in 2023

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Majra holds its third meeting in 2023 addressing plans to implement social responsibility initiatives in the UAE

Meeting adopts regulatory framework and working mechanism for local committees in each emirate

Abu Dhabi, 10 September 2023:

The National CSR Fund (Majra)’s board of trustees held its third meeting in the year 2023, on September 7, to discuss a range of new mechanisms to operationalize social responsibility frameworks. The meeting also explored the means to promote cooperation between the government and private sectors in order to raise awareness on the criteria for social responsibility and the importance of its operationalization through the launch of development projects.

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