Abu Dhabi

Hill International Awarded Contract by Leading UAE Real Estate Developer Aldar Properties to Oversee Infrastructure Upgrades in Abu Dhabi

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Moreeb Dune, Countries, Asia, Continents, Aldar, Abu Dhabi, Hill International, Liwa, United Arab Emirates

PHILADELPHIA and ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hill International(NYSE:HIL), delivering the infrastructure of change, announced today it has been awarded a contract by Aldar Projects LLC, the project delivery arm of UAE real estate developer Aldar Properties, to provide project management services for infrastructure upgrades in Abu Dhabi.

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  • PHILADELPHIA and ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hill International(NYSE:HIL), delivering the infrastructure of change, announced today it has been awarded a contract by Aldar Projects LLC, the project delivery arm of UAE real estate developer Aldar Properties, to provide project management services for infrastructure upgrades in Abu Dhabi.
  • The Tal Moreeb Road project will construct a new dual carriageway from Liwa to the Tal Moreeb dune area to replace the existing road.
  • Hill has a well-earned reputation for managing high-profile developments throughout the Middle East, says Hill Chief Executive Officer Raouf S. Ghali.
  • This important infrastructure upgrade for Aldar is a continuation of this work, and we look forward to driving success throughout the project process.

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi Boosts Tourism Recovery with Sojern's Co-Op Marketing Solution

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Sunday, June 20, 2021
Emirates of the United Arab Emirates, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Western Asia, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, Cultural policy in Abu Dhabi

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sojern , a leading provider of digital marketing solutions for travel, today announced an extension of their partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) to drive further traveller demand into the Emirate using its Co-Op Marketing Programme .

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  • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sojern , a leading provider of digital marketing solutions for travel, today announced an extension of their partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) to drive further traveller demand into the Emirate using its Co-Op Marketing Programme .
  • The hospitality industry has been heavily impacted by the pandemic but DCT Abu Dhabi has worked closely with the UAE government to launch a series of stimulus initiatives to support the recovery of the tourism industry.
  • "DCT Abu Dhabi is committed to collaborative efforts between the private and public sectors within the local tourism industry to continuously support and drive tourism growth to the capital.
  • About the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi:
    The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi's culture and tourism sectors, fuels economic progress and helps achieve Abu Dhabi's wider global ambitions.

ARHT Media Showcases Holopresence™ Technology Before, During and After Arab Health 2021 in Dubai

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Abu Dhabi, Arabian Peninsula, Dubai, Cities in Asia, Emirates of the United Arab Emirates

TORONTO, June 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARHT Media Inc. ("ARHT") (TSXV:ART), the global leader in the development, production and distribution of high-quality, low latency hologram and digital content, will be showcasing the companys proprietary HoloPresence technology in Dubai and Abu Dhabi June 16th 30th, 2021.

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  • TORONTO, June 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARHT Media Inc. ("ARHT") (TSXV:ART), the global leader in the development, production and distribution of high-quality, low latency hologram and digital content, will be showcasing the companys proprietary HoloPresence technology in Dubai and Abu Dhabi June 16th 30th, 2021.
  • Demonstrations June 20th 24th will be heavily dominated by attendees to the Arab Health 2021 conference and the following week will include 3 days of demonstrations in Abu Dhabi for a variety of opportunities.
  • Earlier this year ARHT announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Dubai based NMK, a division of UK based Midwich Group plc.
  • With no noticeable latency, ARHT Media makes two-way live communication with a 3D holographic presenter anywhere in the world possible.

Japan And UAE Reinforce Trade Ties As Official Country Partner For ADIPEC 2021

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Western Asia, Countries, Asia, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ABU DHABI, UAE, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) is proud to announce Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) as its latest sponsor and official Country Partner of the 2021 edition of the event.

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  • ABU DHABI, UAE, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) is proud to announce Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) as its latest sponsor and official Country Partner of the 2021 edition of the event.
  • The partnership between ADIPEC, which is hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and METI supports bilateral trade ties and solidifies Japan and the UAE's partnership to develop technologies that reduce carbon emissions.
  • Japan is ADNOC's largest international importer of oil and gas products with approximately 25% of its crude oil imported from the UAE.
  • The total value of non-oil trade between the UAE and Japan reached AED481.34 billion ($130.8 billion) over the past ten years from 2009 to 2019.

Japan And UAE Reinforce Trade Ties As Official Country Partner For ADIPEC 2021

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Western Asia, Countries, Asia, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ABU DHABI, UAE, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) is proud to announce Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) as its latest sponsor and official Country Partner of the 2021 edition of the event.

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  • ABU DHABI, UAE, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) is proud to announce Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) as its latest sponsor and official Country Partner of the 2021 edition of the event.
  • The partnership between ADIPEC, which is hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and METI supports bilateral trade ties and solidifies Japan and the UAE's partnership to develop technologies that reduce carbon emissions.
  • Japan is ADNOC's largest international importer of oil and gas products with approximately 25% of its crude oil imported from the UAE.
  • The total value of non-oil trade between the UAE and Japan reached AED481.34 billion ($130.8 billion) over the past ten years from 2009 to 2019.

7th Global Blockchain Congress by Agora Group & TDeFi Schedule for June 21st and 22nd, 2021, Dubai

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Articles, Emirates of the United Arab Emirates, Cryptocurrencies, Technology, Abu Dhabi Global Market, Geography of Abu Dhabi, Non-fungible token, Dalma, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Blockchain

DUBAI, June 10, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - The 7th edition of the world-renowned flagship Global Blockchain Congress by Agora Group is taking place on June 21st and 22nd, 2021 in Dubai & co-hosted by TDeFi.

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  • DUBAI, June 10, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - The 7th edition of the world-renowned flagship Global Blockchain Congress by Agora Group is taking place on June 21st and 22nd, 2021 in Dubai & co-hosted by TDeFi.
  • The event is a closed door, exclusive congress that can be attended by invitation only.
  • Agora will be hosting more than 100 investors and 30 Sponsors (Global Blockchain, DeFi and NFTs projects looking to raise funds).
  • Zachary Cefaratti - CEO & Principal Founder, Dalma Capital
    Wai Lum Kwok - Senior Executive Director & Financial Services Regulatory Authority, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)

American Jewish Committee Opens Office in Abu Dhabi, Ambassador Marc Sievers Named Director

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Western Asia, Countries, Asia, Israel–United States relations, American Jewish Committee, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

NEW YORK, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC) has opened an office in the United Arab Emirates and named Ambassador Marc Sievers as the office's inaugural director.

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  • NEW YORK, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC) has opened an office in the United Arab Emirates and named Ambassador Marc Sievers as the office's inaugural director.
  • AJC Abu Dhabi: The Sidney Lerner Center for Arab-Jewish Understanding is the leading global Jewish advocacy organization's first office in an Arab country, and its 13th overseas post.
  • The announcement that AJC's Abu Dhabi office is now open came in a conversation today at the 2021 AJC Virtual Global Forum between Jason Isaacson, AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer, and Ambassador Sievers.
  • The AJC office in Abu Dhabi is named after the late Sidney Lerner, who, together with his widow, Helaine Lerner, have been longtime friends and partners of AJC.

SALT to Partner with iConnections on Networking Solutions for New York Event

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Salt, Abu Dhabi

b'NEW YORK, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SALT, a global thought leadership forum, will partner with iConnections, a technology platform, to provide networking solutions for SALT New York, which will take place September 13-15, 2021 at the new Javits Center Expansion.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SALT, a global thought leadership forum, will partner with iConnections, a technology platform, to provide networking solutions for SALT New York, which will take place September 13-15, 2021 at the new Javits Center Expansion.
  • SALT, founded in 2009, has hosted prestigious forums in Singapore, Tokyo and Abu Dhabi, in addition to its flagship annual U.S. event.
  • iConnections\' Global Alternative Investment Conference, launching in January 2022, is a new event at the Fontainebleau Hotel Miami Beach during hedge fund week.
  • Users will have extended access to the platform before and after SALT New York and will be able to manage their personal event agenda.

KWESST To Hold Investors Update Call on Tuesday May 11th, 2021 at 2:00 PM EDT

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Abu Dhabi, Non-lethal weapon, Equipment, Military science, Military technology

The proceeds from this financing will be used to accelerate our go-to-market initiatives of KWESST\'s various products," said David Luxton, KWESST\'s Executive Chairman.

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  • The proceeds from this financing will be used to accelerate our go-to-market initiatives of KWESST\'s various products," said David Luxton, KWESST\'s Executive Chairman.
  • "One priority for KWESST is to begin the commercialization of the LEC system with an accelerated plan in response to market interest and high growth across all segments of the non-lethal market.
  • KWESST also has developmental "smart ordnance" projects including its "Shot Counter" system, which records the number and type of rounds fired, for optimized firearms maintenance and performance.
  • The Company is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with representative offices in Washington, DC, London, UK and Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Dr. Indranil Ghosh, author of Powering Prosperity, wins Gold in the Nautilus Book Award

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Finance, Mubadala Investment Company, Abu Dhabi, Bridgewater Associates, Investment

b'NEW YORK, May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Indranil GhoshCEO of sustainable investing firm Tiger Hill Capital and strategic advisor to global leaderswins a gold medal in the prestigious Nautilus Book Awards for his critically acclaimed book Powering Prosperity.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Indranil GhoshCEO of sustainable investing firm Tiger Hill Capital and strategic advisor to global leaderswins a gold medal in the prestigious Nautilus Book Awards for his critically acclaimed book Powering Prosperity.
  • This is the latest accolade for Ghosh\'s ground-breaking work, which also earned an Axiom Business Book Award last month.\nDr.
  • Ghosh is also working with IECP to raise a $1bn fund to close the racial wealth gap by investing into minority-owned companies across America.\nDr.
  • He was previously Head of Strategy at Mubadala, Abu Dhabi\'s Sovereign Investment and Development Fund, and held senior roles at Bridgewater Associates and McKinsey & Co.