The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) and the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to embed world-class dispute avoidance and resolution …
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AWS, e&, and UAE Cybersecurity Council launch ‘UAE Sovereign Launchpad’ to boost cloud adoption in public and regulated sectors
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), and e&, the UAE-based global technology group, have today launched the UAE Sovereign Launchpad, a cloud offering in UAE …
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Bain & Company and World Governments Summit Launch AI-Enabled Sustainability Readiness Tool
Bain & Company, in collaboration with the World Governments Summit (WGS), has launched the Sustainability Readiness Tool, an innovative AI-powered solution designed to help organizations assess and enhance their sustainability …
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World Governments Summit reveals participation with over 30 heads of state and government, 140 delegations
The 12th edition of the World Governments Summit will take place in Dubai from 11 to 13 February 2025, under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’. Record international participation, the largest …
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Estonia is showcasing its achievement of 100% digital government services, highlighting its innovative approach to governance. This aligns with the UAE’s ambitious Zero Government Bureaucracy (ZGB) Programme, which seeks to …
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Diplomacy Lab Hosts Fireside Chat with UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner at Davos 2025
The Diplomacy Lab initiative, hosted a fireside chat with Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), during the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2025. The session, titled …
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ADCB included in FTSE4Good Index Series reflecting strong progress on ESG commitments
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (‘ADCB’) has been added to the FTSE4Good Index Series reflecting its strong progress on sustainability, further enhancing the Bank’s visibility among ESG-focused investment funds. Inclusion in …
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ADIB Capital Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC and regulated by the DFSA, has launched ADIB European Logistics Fund I, a Sharia-compliant investment vehicle designed …
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Supreme Legislation Committee Raises Awareness of ‘The Applicable Law for Electronic Arbitration’
The General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC) held an informative talk titled ‘The Applicable Law for Electronic Arbitration’. Delivered by Dr. Faisal Hassan …
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to introduce a new tax at the start of 2025, and is considering options for incentives to support innovative businesses advancing the economy. …