Day: April 18, 2023

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Emtelle, KEZAD jointly break ground at new regional hub in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group and Emtelle today announced the ground-breaking of one of their world’s largest facilities for the manufacture, distribution, and research and development of blown fibre units and ducted network solutions in Abu Dhabi.

The ground-breaking represents the beginning of Phase 1 of the three phases of development of this Emtelle facility, which is being jointly overseen by KEZAD under its Build-to-Suit solution. Emtelle plans to invest approximately US$50 million over the three phases of the development.

Emtelle aims to boost the service level to its growing customer base with presence in the Middle East and APAC markets including the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand.

Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, CEO Khalifa Economic Zones, Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, said, “Today is a historic landmark for KEZAD and Emtelle as we begin the development of Emtelle’s new home in Abu Dhabi. Our motto in KEZAD is that we are here to listen, support and deliver.

The development of this facility under our Build-to-Suit service provides our clients with a customised solution to develop in line with their requirements and budget and according to their specifications.”

Tony Rodgers, CEO of Emtelle Group, said, “Emtelle is delighted that construction work has started for our new state-of-the-art facility in Abu Dhabi, which will house our manufacturing facility, distribution centre and RandD innovation Centre. Emtelle is a company that prides itself in its RandD capability to deliver continuous innovation in high-quality blown fibre solutions.

It is not co-incidental that Emtelle is a world leader and exports its solutions to over 100 countries. This investment demonstrates Emtelle’s commitment to the UAE, and especially to its customers in the Middle East and APAC [Asia-Pacific] regions.”

Sanjay Nischal, Managing Director (Middle East and Asia Pacific) at Emtelle Group, said, “Our team is very excited to witness the ground-breaking of our new hub. The UAE is well-known for its world-class global logistics ecosystem, which opens new opportunities for Emtelle. Emtelle’s regional and global customers can access our wide range of fibre optic solutions for telecommunication, with a particular focus on fibre-to-the-home.

Once operational, it will provide Emtelle with the capability and the capacity to manufacture and distribute a wider range of our innovative fibre-optic solutions to the Middle East, Asia Pacific and globally.”

Source: Emirates News Agency

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UAE leaders congratulate Zimbabwean President on Independence Day

ABU DHABI, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, also dispatched similar messages to the Zimbabwean President.

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Source: Emirates News Agency

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Minister of Electricity inspects level of generating capacity of Hiziz station

The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Al-Bukhaiti, on Tuesday inspected the level of generating capacity of Hiziz Power Station.

During the visit, Dr. Al-Bukhaiti was briefed on the contents of the station, the performance of the generating units, the estimated capacity of fuel and diesel tanks, and the maintenance departments.

The Minister listened to the director of the station, Eng. Ali Al-Ahnomi, to an explanation of the maintenance work for all sections of the station, and what has been accomplished from the stages of starting work to generate electricity.

Source: Yemen News Agency

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Suqia UAE’s Board of Trustees sheds light on Q1 2023 achievements

DUBAI, The Board of Trustees of the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE) discussed its key achievements in the first quarter of 2023.

The meeting was held in person and virtually, and chaired by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Suqia, in the presence of other board members.

The meeting shed light on the remarkable recognition that the third cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, received, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, at the Zabeel Palace in Dubai, the 11 winners of the award.

l Tayer noted that the entries from 56 countries and the quality of innovations presented by companies, research centres, institutions and innovators confirm the role of the UAE as a motivational platform for innovation, a destination for innovators and an incubator for creativity and innovators from all over the world.

l Tayer added, “At Suqia UAE, under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, we work to consolidate the Emirati model of giving, which contributes effectively to finding innovative and sustainable solutions, programmes and projects to the challenges facing afflicted and disadvantaged societies.

We are also proud to be part of the larger Emirati humanitarian community that promotes cooperation and mobilises efforts to ensure a more sustainable and bright future for current and future generations. Since its inception in March 2015 until the end of 2022, Suqia has positively affected more than 13.6 million people in 37 countries worldwide.

Suqia UAE aims to expand the scope of the positive impact by working with its strategic partners to implement new projects outside the country to help the affected communities that suffer from water scarcity.”

During the meeting, the Board of Trustees discussed the efforts of Suqia UAE to provide relief to those affected by earthquakes in Syria and Turkey, in cooperation with the Emirates Red Crescent.

The board praised the constructive participation of Suqia UAE’s volunteers in the event at Dubai Expo City, organised by the Emirates Red Crescent in cooperation with Dubai Cares, to package food and in-kind assistance to those affected by the earthquake.

The board members also discussed Suqia UAE’s annual Ramadan campaign 2023 for the ninth year in a row to distribute water bottles to mosques and Iftar tents for fasting people across the UAE, in cooperation with Mai Dubai and other local entities during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

In addition, the meeting shed light on Suqia’s successful participation in the 19th Dubai International Conference and Exhibition for Relief and Development (DIHAD). DIHAD has gathered decision-makers in different local and international active humanitarian organisations to shed light on several humanitarian issues.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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Saudi Space Commission Unveils Logo of Kingdom’s Scientific Mission to International Space Station

The Saudi Space Commission revealed today the official logo of the Kingdom’s scientific mission to the International Space Station (ISS), which will have on board the first Saudi and Arab Muslim female astronaut, Rayana Bernawi, and Ali Al-Qarni, who is also the first Saudi astronaut to reach the International Space Station.

The logo embodies the noble goals of the Kingdom’s scientific mission, which is centered around empowering people, protecting the planet and opening new horizons through the researches the astronauts will conduct in the fields of health and environmental sustainability.

The logo will be placed on the official uniform of the crew, as it is customary for all space flights to have an official logo for each mission before the crew leaves the planet Earth into space.

The logo, which took a circular shape, features the Kingdom’s flag, representing the identity of the Saudi astronauts, and reflecting the Kingdom’s heritage, history, cultural specificity, and traditions. This is reflected on the logo through the green flag that symbolizes the banner of Islam; the white color which is the symbol of purity and on which the two Shahadahs (Islamic testimony) were written; and the drawn sword that is one of the manifestations of the authentic and ancient Saudi heritage that confirms firmness in applying justice.

The logo also highlights the Kingdom’s location on the world map, and the Saudi flag appears surrounded by the names of the two Saudi astronauts – Rayana Bernawi and Ali Al-Qarni – to show the home of the astronauts within the mission. This comes in addition to two radioactive beams that launch from the Kingdom into space, representing the two Saudi astronauts, in order to present a motivational message for Saudi youth to be an interest in space science, raise awareness of science, technology, engineering and mathematics jobs, qualify competencies, and promote higher education in the field of space.

The mission’s logo also stresses the Kingdom’s aspirations and commitment to support space exploration efforts and reinforce the Saudi citizens’ role in space programs and its fields of science and technology, with the aim of achieving the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 that seeks to highlight the Kingdom’s role in the space sector and its technologies.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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President Al-Mashat congratulates Syrian President on anniversary of Evacuation Day

President Mahdi Al-Mashat, Supreme Political Council, sent a cable of congratulations to His Excellency President Bashar Al-Assad, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, on the occasion of the celebrations Evacuation Day.

“We affirm the support of the Republic of Yemen and its firm stand with the people of Syria in all the choices they take to impose the sovereignty of the state and achieve victory over their enemies,” Al-Mashat said.

Source: Yemen News Agency