Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Prime Minister of Singapore witness MoU exchanges
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and His Excellency Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, have attended a ceremony of exchanging memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between UAE and Singaporean entities and organisations to foster collaboration in key areas. The ceremony included the exchange of an MoU […]
Genomics and AI are transforming healthcare in the UAE, say experts
Genomics and artificial intelligence are rapidly transforming healthcare in the UAE, driving advancements in disease prevention, personalised treatments, and clinical efficiency, experts told Aletihad. With large-scale genomic sequencing and AI-powered tools being integrated into healthcare systems, the country is positioning itself at the forefront of cutting-edge medical research, said Paul Jones, CEO of the Omics […]
ADIB incorporates AI, data analytics in enhancing banking experience, security
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) is harnessing emerging technology to upgrade customer experience, further driving excellence through digitisation across all customer and employee journeys, according to Plaza Lopez, Chief Digital Officer of ADIB. In a conversation with Aletihad, Lopez said the bank has significantly improved transparency in transactions and enhanced engagement with consumers through advanced […]
Emirates orders 5 additional 777 freighters, brings freighter fleet to 21 units by end 2026
Emirates has placed a firm order for 5 more Boeing 777 freighters to be delivered from 2025/2026. Together with its previous orders, Emirates now has 14 Boeing 777Fs pending delivery from Boeing from now until end 2026. In a statement on Monday, Emirates said the signing of a multi-year lease extension with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise […]
ADNH Catering raises Dh864 million in IPO
ADNH Catering has completed the bookbuild and public subscription process for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). ADNH Catering confirmed that the Final Offer Price for its ordinary shares has been set at Dh0.96 per Share, pricing at the top of the previously announced offer price range. In […]
Etihad Airways opens registration for UAE National Cadet Pilot Programme 2025
Etihad Airways has relaunched its renowned Cadet Pilot Programme 2025 which is open for UAE nationals looking to embark on a career in the aviation industry. The programme, which is open to new candidates, cements Etihad’s commitment to attracting and nurturing Emirati employees while creating a pipeline of talent to empower the UAE’s aviation industry […]
UAE government’s focus on AI in all aspects of strategy on full display at GITEX Global
In its mission to become an AI powerhouse, the UAE government is prioritising the use of AI in all aspects of its work, from the provision of government services to the setting of future strategies. This was on full display at the launch of GITEX Global 2024 in Dubai, which this year had a specific […]
Saif bin Zayed, Russian Minister discuss cooperation
H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, met in Abu Dhabi with Lt. General Kurenkov Alexander Vyacheslavovich, Minister of the Russian Federation for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters. During the meeting, both sides discussed several key issues of mutual interest, focusing […]
UAE Cabinet, chaired by Mohammed bin Rashid, approves largest federal budget in UAE’s history
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the Union General Budget Plan for the fiscal year 2025. The budget totals AED71.5 billion in revenues and AED71.5 billion in estimated expenditures, maintaining a balanced approach between income […]
Abu Dhabi Investment Office names HSBC as preferred international banking partner in Asia
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has announced HSBC Bank Middle East in the UAE as their preferred international banking partner in Asia. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), and Abdulfattah Sharaf, Chairman of the Board of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, witnessed the signing ceremony of […]