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Ministry of Economy participates in 4th ‘Make it in the Emirates’ Forum to promote innovation and industrial sustainability

Ministry showcases its Green IP and industrial innovation projects, strengthening engagement with the private sector

Abu Dhabi, May 23, 2025:

The Ministry of Economy participated in the fourth edition of the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ Forum, in the presence of H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade. Organized by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, the event took place recently at ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi, under the theme ‘Advanced Industries. Accelerated.’ The forum seeks to foster innovation, boost economic diversification and industrial sustainability, and position the UAE as a global destination for future industries, while also encouraging investors, innovators, and project developers to localize manufacturing.

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PCFC Launches QE2 Hospitality Academy as a Groundbreaking Step Toward Excellence in Dubai’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector

Graduation of 15 Students from the First Cohort and Enrollment of 39 New Students

PCFC Launches QE2 Hospitality Academy as a Groundbreaking Step Toward Excellence in Dubai’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector

As part of ongoing national efforts to strengthen Dubai’s tourism and hospitality sector, the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has officially inaugurated the QE2 Hospitality Academy under the Commercial and Investment Division of the Corporation. The opening ceremony was held aboard the legendary Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) cruise ship, one of Dubai’s most iconic maritime landmarks with a rich history and symbolic status in global sea travel.

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ATLAB supports GCC’s K–12 and Universities with creative STEAM learning, showcases solutions at GESS Saudi Arabia 2025

  • Need for creative hands-on learning is rapidly increasing across K-12 and Universities.
  • Middle East EdTech market projected to reach USD 573.1 billion by 2031, with new solutions transforming classrooms.
  • Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE are driving the adoption of blended learning, data insights, and gamified tools to enhance education and student engagement
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EDB and RAKBANK Unveil Landmark AED 1 Billion mSME Fund to Supercharge UAE’s Industrial Growth

Landmark partnership unveiled at Make it in the Emirates to empower UAE-based micro, small and medium enterprises (mSMEs) in priority sectors

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 21 May 2025 – In a major boost for UAE-based micro, small and medium enterprises (mSMEs), Emirates Development Bank (EDB) and RAKBANK have announced the launch of a co-financing partnership totalling AED 1 billion to catalyse growth in national priority sectors. The landmark initiative was unveiled at the Make it in the Emirates Forum, held under the patronage of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) until 22 May at the ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi. 

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Lunate Appoints Mohammed Ali Yasin as CEO of Ghaf Benefits, a Lunate Company

  • Yasin brings over 27 years of experience in the UAE’s capital markets
  • Ghaf Benefits was launched by Lunate earlier this year to enable employers and employees to effectively manage their end-of-service gratuities

Abu Dhabi, 26 May 2025: Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based global investment management firm, today announced the appointment of Mohammed Ali Yasin as CEO of Ghaf Benefits, the firm’s alternative end-of-service benefits (EoSB) company dedicated to enhancing workplace benefits for private sector employers and employees in the UAE.

Mohammed Ali Yasin

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