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Al Etihad
2 days ago
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi to host 31st Arab Scout Conference and 6th Arab Scout Youth Forum in November
30 May 2025 14:27 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the 31st Arab Scout Conference and the 6th Arab Scout Youth Forum will be hosted in Abu Dhabi from November 9-21, Arab Scout Conference is held every three years to develop and review the general policies and strategic direction of the Arab Scout Region, which operates under the World Organization of the Scout Movement. The conference also includes the election of members to the Arab Scout Committee for the new term, the approval of financial statements and administrative reports, and the endorsement of the region's future activities and programmes. The Arab Scout Conference and the Arab Scout Youth Forum are the most prominent events organised by the Arab Scout Region, which includes 19 Arab member states. These events aim to adopt the regional three-year plan, outlining the priorities and activities of the Arab Scout Region for the upcoming period. The triennial plan focuses on six key priority areas: youth engagement, educational methods, diversity and inclusion, social impact, communications and external relations, and Salem Abdul Rahman Al Darmaki, Vice Chairman of the Arab Scout Committee and Chairman of the Emirates Scouts Association expressed his pride in hosting the Arab Scout Conference and Arab Scout Youth Forum under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. Al Darmaki underscored the association's dedication to the success of the event, highlighting its role in empowering Arab youth to shape the future of Scouting and develop future leaders for the Arab Scout Rahma Ali, Secretary-General of the Emirates Scout Association, stated that hosting the 31st Arab Scout Conference in Abu Dhabi reflects the association's prominent standing at the regional, Arab, and international levels. He emphasised the association's commitment to strategic youth empowerment, fostering active participation in public life, and preparing a generation that understands national issues and contributes to society through volunteerism while reinforcing strong national identity and values among Emirati youth. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Al Etihad
3 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends World Utilities Congress 2025
29 May 2025 16:47 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the 4th World Utilities Congress, hosted by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 27 to 29 May 2025. During the visit, His Highness toured several stands of national entities and companies, including Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, TAQA, Enercap – a subsidiary of Apex Investment PSC, and Elsewedy Electric. His Highness reviewed the latest innovations in the water, electricity, and utilities management sectors, and the ongoing efforts of national stakeholders to advance sustainability practices across the three-day event convened global decision-makers and experts and featured high-level discussions, pioneering technological solutions and strategic initiatives driving progress across the power and water utilities sectors. This year's edition welcomed more than 18,000 attendees, 1,400 delegates, and in excess of 500 thought leaders from around the world, further enhancing innovation and reinforcing sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in the utilities sector, amid growing global demand for energy and 4th World Utilities Congress focused on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, resilient smart-grid systems, and sustainable funding for projects powered by renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, to drive practical, future-ready solutions for the challenges facing the utilities sector. During the visit, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was accompanied by His Excellency Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, Dr Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, His Excellency Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Office of the Crown Prince, Jasim Husain Thabet, Group CEO and Managing Director of TAQA, and His Excellency Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC.
Al Etihad
4 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends MBZUAI 2025 commencement ceremony
28 May 2025 16:27 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the 2025 commencement ceremony of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI).The graduating class comprised of 104 students, making it MBZUAI's largest and most diverse cohort to date. The cohort included 13 PhD and 91 master's degree graduates across the university's three specialisations: Computer Vision (CV), Machine Learning (ML), and Natural Language Processing (NLP).His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated the graduates on their achievement, and honoured several PhD and master's recipients, wishing them continued success in their academic and professional journeys, encouraging them to apply their knowledge and expertise in advancing the nation's development and helping to build an innovation-led, technology-driven economy. Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends MBZUAI 2025 commencement ceremony His Highness emphasised the UAE leadership's firm belief that shaping the future begins with knowledge, science, and technological advancement, noting that the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a leading global hub for artificial intelligence research and development by building an integrated ecosystem that places AI in the service of people and society, while reinforcing national leadership in key strategic ceremony was attended by Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority and Chairman of MBZUAI's Board of Trustees, Dr Ahmed Mubarak bin Nawi Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs,Sara Awadh Musallam, Chairperson of Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge, Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, Ahmed Tamim Al Kuttab, Chairman of the Department of Government Enablement, Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Office of the Crown Prince, Professor Eric Xing, MBZUAI President and University Professor, Timothy Baldwin, MBZUAI Provost, members of the university faculty, and graduates' year's cohort has 20 Emirati graduates, the highest number since the university's inception, including one PhD graduate in Computer Vision (CV) and nine local female graduates in different AI specialities, underscoring the university's commitment to cultivating homegrown talent to lead artificial intelligence-related from the 2025 class represent 24 countries, including Pakistan, India, Egypt, Kazakhstan, and Italy, as well as first-time graduates from Armenia, Bangladesh, Comoros, Dominica, Eritrea, Norway, Serbia, and Uruguay, underscoring the university's growing international reach and its commitment to attracting top global now boasts an expanding alumni network of 316 AI specialists, driving transformation across industries worldwide. Nearly 80 per cent of alumni started working in Abu Dhabi within one year of graduation. As the university expands to offer 13 graduate programmes and launches its first undergraduate programme – a Bachelor of Science in AI with Business and Engineering tracks – it continues its mission to shape the future of AI locally, regionally and internationally. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Sharjah 24
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
UAE President receives winners, judges of Prince of Poets
During the meeting, held at Qasr Al-Bahr in Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh His Highness congratulated the winners, noting that these heritage-focused and literary initiatives represent a vital contribution to the cultural landscape of the UAE and the wider Arab world. His Highness emphasised their impact in spotlighting poetic talent, providing dynamic platforms for interaction between poets and audiences, and encouraging critical studies and scholarly engagement with these literary forms. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region; H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination; H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, as well as a number of Sheikhs, senior officials, citizens and guests.
Al Etihad
5 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
World Utilities Congress opens in Abu Dhabi
27 May 2025 10:15 ABU DHABI (WAM) The World Utilities Congress 2025 opened on Tuesday at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive 'Innovating for a New Age of Utilities', the three-day event is bringing together 1,400-plus delegates, and over 500 expert speakers from across the global utilities sector, to advance sustainable growth through renewables, technology, and cross-sector global electricity consumption forecast to more than double by 2050, strategic sessions are focusing on how to build flexible, digitally enabled grids, finance large-scale infrastructure, and ensure reliable and affordable utility services in an increasingly complex operating programme is also spotlighting the technologies shaping the sector's next chapter, from artificial intelligence and advanced desalination to clean hydrogen and decentralised energy systems. These innovations will be explored alongside the enabling policy frameworks and investment models required to translate ambition into scalable progress.
