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Microsoft expands its Global Engineering Development Center’s footprint to the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi

The Development Center will support world-class engineering talent in developing cutting-edge solutions that drive innovation and deliver lasting global impact

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Sept. 25, 2024 — Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced it is expanding its Global Engineering Development Center footprint to the UAE. A new development center, which will be established in Abu Dhabi, one of Microsoft’s first engineering centers to be launched in the Arab world, joining the company’s global portfolio of development centers across key strategic locations around the world.

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Surge in Demand Across Various Sectors as Event Season Kicks Off in the UAE

Dubai, UAE, September 2024: As the region enters its highly anticipated event season, several industries, including mobility, hospitality, and retail, are reporting strong demand driven by major events. Key players across sectors are seeing a significant uptick in bookings, sales, and consumer interest, reflecting the strong recovery of the travel, tourism, and event industries.

Soham Shah, CEO of Selfdrive Mobility, highlights the substantial increase in vehicle reservations, “With the event season in full swing, we are observing a substantial increase in vehicle reservations, driven by heightened demand from both business and leisure travelers. Major events such as GITEX Global, Dubai Airshow, and the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are contributing significantly to this surge, with a notable rise in short-term rentals and long-term subscriptions.

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Abu Dhabi Gathers Global Experts and Officials at the First Social Care Forum Next Week

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 25 September 2024: The Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD) has announced the agenda for the first edition of Social Care Forum 2024, a landmark event scheduled from 2-3 October 2024 in Abu Dhabi. Organized in partnership with Deloitte Middle East, the forum is themed “Enhancing Innovation and Collaboration in Social Care,” reflecting the pressing need to rethink and advance community supporting strategies.

This inaugural event will bring together a significant group of thought leaders, policymakers, service providers, and innovators—each dedicated to shaping the future of social care both globally and locally. The forum is expected to draw a diverse audience and create a dialogue for the future trends of Social Care systems.

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Al Ghurair and Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec Deepen Partnership with ALPOLIC™ Manufacturing Facility in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Al Ghurair and Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec Deepen Partnership with ALPOLIC™ Manufacturing Facility in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

  • Building on a trusted relationship spanning five decades, AG Metal Industries is set to be the only independent ALPOLIC™ production facility UAE.
  • Located in RAKEZ, the state-of-the-art facility will be the first of its kind in the region of aluminium composite panels.
  • The opening ceremony was held under the patronage of the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi.
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The UAE Commends the Consensus of GCC countries to Ratify the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol

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The UAE Commends the Consensus of GCC countries to Ratify the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol

At a meeting of ministers responsible for climate affairs in GCC attended by Her Excellency Mariam Almheiri

Dubai, September 12, 2023: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its appreciation of the consensus reached by GCC nations to proceed with the ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The consensus takes into consideration the unified position of GCC and the annex to the mechanisms for ratifying the Kigali Amendments.

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