Thirty-four businessmen, 51 private companies supporting Sandooq Al Watan
ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2018 (WAM) — Sandooq Al Watan, a national initiative launched by prominent Emirati businessmen to support research projects for the post-oil era, announced that Emirati businessman Badr Jafar has joined the ranks of its supporters, bringing up the number of donors to 34 businessmen and 51 private companies. Arabic for ‘Nation’s […]
Fifteen entrepreneurs attend Boot Camp’ phase of Pitch@Palace GCC 1.0
ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2018 (WAM) — Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) successfully organised the ‘Boot Camp’ phase of Pitch@Palace GCC 1.0, where 15 qualified Entrepreneurs attended an intensive practical and analytical training and coaching programme to help them gear up for the final pitching event, showcasing their innovative ideas to top-level leaders and […]
Four applicants qualify for PitchPalace ‘Boot Camp’ phase
ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2018 (WAM) — The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, KFED, successfully held the first On-Tour event of the Pitch@Palace competition at StartAD in New York University Abu Dhabi. During the event, a total of 32 entrepreneurs presented their project ideas for jury evaluation, which resulted in the selection of four entries […]
Emirates Youth Council, Al Watan Fund discuss cooperation
DUBAI, 26th August, 2018 (WAM) — Officials from the Emirates Youth Council and the Sandooq Al Watan (Nation Fund), a national initiative launched by prominent Emirati businessmen to support research project, discussed their efforts to support the Emirati youth who participated, as part of a delegation that represented the UAE, in the annual meeting of […]
Second phase of ‘Emirati Coder’ launches
ABU DHABI, 7th July, 2018 (WAM) — Sandooq Al Watan today announced the start of the second phase of the Emirati Coder programme. The programme was developed in conjunction with Abu Dhabi-based education consultancy Ajyal Talent Management, a DarkMatter company. Emirati Coder aims to create a pool of talent that will be capable to meet […]
Waqf Burj Al Khair supports ERC, Sandooq Al Watan
ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2018 (WAM) — Waqf Burj Al Khair in Abu Dhabi donated AED2 million to support the programmes of the Emirates Red Crescent, ERC, and Sandooq Al Watan, on the occasion of Zayed Humanitarian Work Day. Dr. Hamdan Mussalam Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ERC and Supervisor […]
Aldar Properties pledges AED 36 mn to Sandooq Al Watan
ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2018 (WAM) — Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar or the Company), Abu Dhabi’s leading listed property development, investment and management company, announced a contribution of AED 36 million to Sandooq Al Watan, the National Fund charged with the responsibility of promoting sustainable development, a decent life and a bright future for all […]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sandooq Al Watan launch ‘Global Leaders’ to empower Emirati youth
ABU DHABI, 28th April, 2018 (WAM) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,MoFAIC, has signed an agreement with Sandooq Al Watan to launch the “Global Leaders” initiative, which seeks to prepare young UAE nationals for high-ranking positions within international organisations. The initiative – implemented through the United Nations’ Junior Professional Officer (JPO) programme […]
Al Masaood Group listed as ‘Prime Funder’ of Sandooq Al Watan
ABU DHABI, 7th April, 2018 (WAM) — Al Masood Group has been added to the ‘Prime Funders’ list of Sandooq Al Watan, a private sector organisation that seeks to attract investment and community contributions to support the UAE’s development process. The group was added to Prime Funders list – an honour roll of all the […]
Mohamed bin Zayed praises support of Camel Racing Association for Sandooq Al Watan
ABU DHABI, 12th March, 2018 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, praised the Camel Racing Association and the camel sports community in the UAE, after 42 individuals and authorities donated AED57 million to the Association to support […]