EGA launches season three of ‘Ramp-Up’ to empower UAE entrepreneurs

ABU DHABI, 9th April, 2025 (WAM) — Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) today announced the launch of the third season of EGA Ramp-Up, the company’s flagship programme to empower the next generation of UAE entrepreneurs in line with the Entrepreneurial Nation Strategy 2031. EGA Ramp-Up, supported by the Ministry of Economy, offers expert insights, mentorship, intensive […]
UAE President receives delegation of Erth Zayed Philanthropies affiliates, philanthropic donors

ABU DHABI, 17th March, 2025 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed to Qasr Al Bateen a high-level delegation that included representatives from Erth Zayed Philanthropies and its affiliate entities, along with over 90 key public and private sector donors, commending their important contributions to advancing the UAE’s local […]
‘Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert’ honors filmmakers; concludes its fourth edition

DUBAI, 15th January, 2025 (WAM) — The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) concluded the fourth edition of the ‘Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert’ festival with a closing ceremony held at the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. The event celebrated the winners of the Al Marmoom Short Film Competition, where ‘Investigation’ by director […]
Latifa bint Mohammed inaugurates fourth edition of ‘Al Marmoom: Film in The Desert’ festival

DUBAI, 5th January, 2025 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), inaugurated the fourth edition of the ‘Al Marmoom: Film in the Desert’ festival. Organised by Dubai Culture in the Al Marmoom Desert Reserve, the event seeks to advance the local […]
Emirates NBD joins National Incubator Network

ABU DHABI, 26th December, 2024 (WAM) – Sandooq Al Watan and Emirates NBD have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) under which the bank’s business incubator will join the National Incubator Network. The agreement aims to open new avenues for cooperation and expertise exchange, benefiting UAE entrepreneurs entering the business world. The MoU was signed […]
SCA launches 2nd edition of Financial Market Pioneers Programme

ABU DHABI, 4th November, 2024 (WAM) — The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has welcomed a group of young Emiratis to the second edition of its Financial Market Pioneers Programme at its Dubai branch, aiming to equip Emirati cadres for careers in the UAE’s financial sector. This programme, an SCA initiative in collaboration with Sandooq […]
Tawdheef x Zaheb to boost Emiratisation efforts, support young Emiratis

ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2024 (WAM) — Tawdheef x Zaheb, the most significant event in the UAE’s annual Emiratisation calendar, will be held from 19th to 21st November at the ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi. Organised under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Chairman of Sandooq Al […]
Sandooq Al Watan launches ‘Imagination and Creativity Cup’ in cooperation with Microsoft

ABU DHABI, 15th October, 2024 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sandooq Al Watan, announced that Al Sandooq will be the official sponsor of the global competition in artificial intelligence applications, organised by Microsoft for participants from around the world. […]
12th Arab Thought and Culture Forum convenes in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, 10th October, 2024 (WAM) — The Arab Think Tank Alliance, in collaboration with AlAyam Media Centre from the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research, convened the 12th edition of the Arab Thought and Culture Forum in Abu Dhabi today. Held under the theme “National Identity – Roles […]
Nahyan bin Mubarak announces launch of National Identity Clubs in UAE’s schools, universities

ABU DHABI, 24th September, 2024 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sandooq Al Watan, announced the establishment of National Identity Clubs in schools, colleges and universities in the country, which aligns with Sandooq Al Watan’s pursuit of fostering a “strong […]