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CairoScene
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Abu Dhabi Festival 2025 Opens With New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra
Organised by the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation, the opening event marks 50 years of UAE-Japan diplomatic relations. Feb 10, 2025 The Abu Dhabi Festival 2025 opened with the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Yutaka Sado, marking their first-ever performance in the Arab world. Held at Emirates Palace, the concert featured tenor Jonathan Tetelman and pianist Kyohei Sorita. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF), the opening event marks 50 years of UAE-Japan diplomatic relations. The event included the Abu Dhabi Festival Award ceremony, honouring Japan's Commissioner for Cultural Affairs, Shunichi Tokura, and architect Riken Yamamoto. The programme featured Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5, and Puccini's Manon Lescaut. The festival also hosted educational initiatives, including masterclasses and open rehearsals with the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, engaging young Emirati musicians. The festival runs until April 2025, featuring standout performances such as Kodo's Japanese drumming spectacle, Yunchan Lim's UAE debut with Bach's Goldberg Variations, and an All-Star Ballet Gala with dancers from the UK's Royal Ballet and Germany's Bayerisches Staatsballett.
TECHx
11-06-2025
- Business
- TECHx
FUJIFILM Opens New Offices at Expo City Dubai
Home » Tech Value Chain » Global Brands » FUJIFILM Opens New Offices at Expo City Dubai FUJIFILM Middle East and Africa announced the inauguration of its new regional offices at Expo City Dubai. The innovation-driven hub is designed as a blueprint for sustainable urban living and is positioned as a center for Dubai's future growth. The company revealed that the site will also host the FUJIFILM Technology Center (FTC). This facility will support training for employees, business partners, and end-users across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia. FUJIFILM brings globally recognized expertise to vital sectors in the region. As a leader in healthcare, imaging, and printing technologies, the company offers innovative solutions that include diagnostic imaging systems. These systems are helping raise healthcare standards in the UAE and align with the nation's development goals. Furthermore, FUJIFILM reported plans to launch AI-driven screening centers, known as NURA, across the region. These centers reflect the company's commitment to early disease detection and improved health outcomes. In the past five years, FUJIFILM has more than doubled its staff in countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa. The company said that opening new offices in the UAE reflects a future-focused mindset and aims to enhance access to consumers and partners. FUJIFILM also highlighted its strong 2024 performance, with expectations of double-digit growth again this year. • In 2024, FUJIFILM recorded significant annual performance • Staff numbers have more than doubled in six regional markets H.E. Ken Okaniwa, Ambassador of Japan to the UAE, welcomed the inauguration. He stated that FUJIFILM's investment in healthcare, imaging, and printing technologies highlights the strong UAE-Japan relationship. He also emphasized the UAE's role as a global business hub. Manal AlBayat, Chief Engagement Officer at Expo City Dubai, said FUJIFILM's move supports the city's position as a center for innovation and sustainability. She added that the company's knowledge-sharing mission aligns with the ecosystem's goals. The FUJIFILM Technology Center features a wide range of solutions for live demonstrations. Visitors can test various products and services on-site. Masataka Akiyama, President and CEO of FUJIFILM Europe, noted the importance of the new center. He said it will serve as a platform for product showcases, hands-on training, and expert-led lectures. He also reported plans to host global imaging and printing experts in Dubai to exchange ideas and deliver advanced solutions. Michio Kondo, Managing Director of FUJIFILM Middle East and Africa, described the new offices as a milestone in the company's journey. He stated that the space will foster co-creation, new partnerships, and the development of high-tech solutions to benefit both people and economies. At the end of last year, FUJIFILM signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading healthcare institutions in Saudi Arabia. These partnerships aim to boost digital healthcare, improve efficiency, and enhance patient outcomes. FUJIFILM also revealed plans to hire new talent to support operations at the Technology Center. The company reaffirmed its role in developing regional capabilities and promoting knowledge sharing.
Al Etihad
04-06-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE-Japan Women's Friendship Committee celebrates 10 years of promoting female empowerment in energy sector
4 June 2025 17:46 TOKYO (WAM) The UAE-Japan Friendship Committee for Women Career Development (FCW) has celebrated 10 years of promoting female empowerment in the energy the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation', Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood (SCMC), and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), FCW convened in Tokyo for the 20th forum since its establishment in 20th forum was held under the theme 'My leadership journey for a sustainable society and energy industry'.This year's participation in Japan included an exclusive presence for the committee at Expo 2025 in Osaka, with a dedicated workshop at the UAE by Her Highness' leadership, the UAE-Japan Friendship Committee for Women's Career Development brought outstanding female talent from the UAE and Japan together to exchange experiences and insights, and advanced initiatives that drive female progress in both countries, strengthening career paths and fostering inclusivity and more than 4,500 females from UAE, Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia and other GCC countries, FCW has played an important role over the past decade in empowering women in the energy transformation at the FCW event included Dr. Maitha bint Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State and FCW Chairwoman; Haruhiko Ando, CEO of the Japan Cooperation Centre for Petroleum (JCCP), Fatema Al Nuaimi, CEO of ADNOC Gas, Marwan Alnaqbi, Head of Mission for the UAE in Tokyo; and committee members of the FCW UAE her keynote address, Dr. Al Shamsi conveyed the greetings of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, expressing her continued support for the forums. She emphasised that FCW forums strengthen UAE-Japan bilateral relations, advance female engagement in energy, and support women's career Ando said, 'The world's intelligence and capabilities should be shared equally between men and women. It can be said that FCW's stimulating and pioneering activities over the past 10 years have become a powerful driving force for promoting women's empowerment and have established advanced examples in the oil-related industry.'Fatema Al Nuaimi said: 'Over the past 10 years, the UAE-Japan Friendship Committee for Women Career Development has served as an important platform to drive female empowerment in the energy sector. This edition has provided actionable steps to enable female future leaders to better contribute to advancing the energy industry, and ADNOC looks forward to building on these steps as we continue to empower our female talent to build successful careers.' ADNOC and the JCCP have held FCW forums in the UAE and Japan since 2015, highlighting the importance of females' contributions across the energy industry.
Time Out Abu Dhabi
02-06-2025
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
UAE citizens can now go to Japan for 90 days visa-free
And yes, that's triple the time for sushi, sakura and Shibuya adventures. If Japan's been sitting on your travel bucket list, here's your sign to book that flight. Starting Saturday June 1, UAE nationals with ordinary passports can now enjoy visa-free stays in Japan for up to 90 days per visit – up from the previous 30-day limit. The update marks a major moment in UAE-Japan relations and is set to open doors for more than just tourism. Whether you're heading to Tokyo for business, Kyoto for the culture, or Okinawa for a beachy escape, this extended visa-free entry makes it easier than ever to soak up the Land of the Rising Sun. According to the UAE Embassy in Japan, the decision paves the way for more travel, trade, education and cultural exchange between the two nations. Expect closer ties, new opportunities – and maybe even more wagyu in our lives. It's also another feather in the cap for the UAE passport, which is regularly ranked among the top 10 most powerful globally. Emiratis can already travel to more than 180 countries without a visa or with visa-on-arrival perks and this latest move only adds to that elite global access. More going on in Abu Dhabi You can now get a robotaxi from Zayed International Airport Trips to the airport just got an upgrade Abu Dhabi's best restaurants: Everywhere you should eat at least once Your dinner inspo is sorted 20 incredibly fun ways to explore Abu Dhabi after dark The city is at its most fascinating once the sun goes down
Sharjah 24
25-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Ajman Crown Prince visits UAE pavilion at Expo Osaka
Briefing on UAE pavilion highlights During the visit, Sheikh Ammar received a comprehensive overview of the UAE Pavilion's content, which tells the nation's story—highlighting its rich heritage, vibrant culture, and pioneering advancements in fields such as space exploration, healthcare, and sustainable technologies. Dignitaries accompanying the visit Sheikh Ammar was accompanied by Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development; Sheikh Rashid bin Ammar Al Nuaimi, Vice President of Ajman Sports Club; Dr Marwan Obaid Al Muhairi, Director-General of the Emiri Court; Dr Saeed Saif Al Matrooshi, Secretary-General of the Executive Council of Ajman; Yousef Al Nuaimi, Director-General of the Protocol and Hospitality Department; along with a number of senior officials. UAE's vision for technological and cultural leadership Sheikh Ammar emphasized that the UAE's participation in Expo 2025 reflects its leadership in technological innovation. He stated that the pavilion acts as a comprehensive platform for cultural and economic exchange, encouraging sustainable partnerships and expressing a shared vision for the future. Welcome and pavilion theme Upon arriving at the UAE Pavilion, Sheikh Ammar was welcomed by Shihab Ahmed Al Faheem, UAE Ambassador to Japan and Commissioner General of the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. He accompanied Sheikh Ammar on a guided tour of the pavilion, which is themed 'Earth to Ether.' Architectural and cultural design The UAE Pavilion merges tradition with modernity in both content and design. Inspired by the iconic date palm, the structure reinterprets traditional areesh architecture. A standout feature is a dramatic installation of 90 palm rachis columns, some reaching up to 16 metres in height. Promoting heritage and global appeal Sheikh Ammar underscored the importance of promoting the UAE's cultural heritage and values through platforms like Expo Osaka. He noted the remarkable visitor turnout—over 250,000 visitors in just two weeks—as evidence of the UAE Pavilion's global appeal and the resonance of its story. UAE-Japan relations He highlighted the longstanding relationship between the UAE and Japan, which spans more than 50 years of collaboration in energy, trade, education, culture, space, and technology. He noted that the Expo strengthens this strategic partnership and reflects the UAE's consistent participation in major international events, building bridges across cultures. Meeting with Emirati astronaut Dr Sultan Al Neyadi During a stop at the 'Explorers of Space' platform, Sheikh Ammar met with Dr Sultan Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Emirati astronaut. The platform showcases the UAE's achievements in space exploration and its drive to promote scientific research, innovation, and youth empowerment. Appreciation and closing remarks Concluding his visit, Sheikh Ammar expressed appreciation to the teams and volunteers working at the UAE Pavilion and praised their dedication and efforts. He also extended special thanks to Her Highness Sheikha Maryam bint
