‘Direct Solar Desalination Devices’ Project launched in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, 3rd February, 2020 (WAM) — Khalifa University of Science and Technology and Sandooq Al Watan, the private sector initiative to boost the UAE’s social development, announced on Monday that they have signed a sponsored research agreement to collaborate on developing direct solar desalination devices. The agreement was signed by Mohamed Al Qadi, Director-General […]
7,400 students prosper from ADNOC’s STEM education programmes
ABU DHABI, 19th October, 2019 (WAM) – Since its launch in 2017, some 7,400 students have gained new skillsets from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s (ADNOC) corporate social responsibility programme for education. The students, along with 958 teachers taking part in the programme, have developed skills in areas such as coding and robotics, and used […]
Four Emirati entrepreneurs emerge as top winners at 2019 Pitch@Palace UAE
ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2019 (WAM) — The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, KFED, announced four innovative Emirati entrepreneurs as the top winners of this year’s edition of Pitch@Palace UAE during an awards ceremony held today at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, and His […]
Aldar contributes AED36 million to Sandooq Al Watan
ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2019 (WAM) — Aldar Properties today announced that, in line with its sustainability agenda and its commitment to supporting future generations of UAE nationals, it is contributing AED36 million to Sandooq Al Watan – the UAE’s national fund, taking its total contributions to AED120 million. As a part of its contribution, […]
‘UAE Volunteers’ recruits complete 3,265,240 volunteer hours
ABU DHABI, 14th August, 2019 (WAM) — Recruits of the national volunteer platform, “UAE Volunteers,” have completed 3,265,240 volunteer hours, according to statistics from its official website. The number of volunteers registered at the platform increased to 408,585 while available volunteer opportunities amounted to 7,442, provided by 454 institutions in the UAE. The statistics highlight […]
Emirati students graduate summer course preparing for post-oil era
ABU DHABI, 25th July, 2019 (WAM) — ‘Sandooq Al Watan,’ the national initiative launched by prominent Emirati businessmen to support research projects for the post-oil era, organised the graduation ceremony of 120 participants in the summer course activities under ‘Our Talent’ programme. Developing the knowledge capabilities and skills of students in various practical fields, the […]
Sandooq Al Watan celebrates graduation of first batch of ‘Emirati Coder’ programme in Dubai
DUBAI, 20th July, 2019 (WAM) — Sandooq Al Watan, the national initiative launched by prominent Emirati businessmen to support research projects for the post-oil era has celebrated the first batch of graduates from the Dubai chapter of its “Emirati Coder” programme at GEMS Modern Academy. The first batch included 86 graduates. In attendance at the […]
Saif bin Zayed receives 100 talented students
ABU DHABI, 22nd May, 2019 (WAM) — H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, has received 100 talented graduates of the “MAWHIBATNA 2018 and Spring 2019” initiative launched by Sandooq Al Watan, (Arabic for Nation’s Fund) in conjunction with its five-year plan for 2019-2024. The […]
Sandooq Al Watan, MBRU partner to promote research into Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sandooq Al Watan, the national initiative launched by prominent Emirati businessmen to support research projects for the post-oil era, is partnering with the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, MBRU, to promote research into Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD. The research project is the second to be awarded under the SWARD programme, part […]
Mohamed bin Zayed receives martyrs’ children participating in ‘Steps’ programme
ABU DHABI, 15th April, 2019 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received the children of martyrs participating in the ”Career Guidance Programme” for the children of Martyrs ” Steps.” The programme was launched by the Martyrs’ Families’ […]