UMEX and SimTEX 2026 Day Two: Pioneering the Future of Autonomy and Defence - umex simtex

UMEX and SimTEX 2026 Day Two: Pioneering the Future of Autonomy and Defence

Abu Dhabi 21 January 2026: Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, and Chairman of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, day two of Unmanned Systems Exhibition and the Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX), taking place the Centre Abu Dhabi was the epicentre of global innovation in autonomous systems shaping the future of defence and commercial sectors. A major highlight of the day was the press conference by the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, which announced the signing of four significant defence contracts to

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TAQA, EWEC, Masdar, EDF power solutions, and Jinko Power Complete US $870.75 million Green Bond for Al Dhafra Solar Plant ...

TAQA, EWEC, Masdar, EDF power solutions, and Jinko Power Complete US $870.75 million Green Bond for Al Dhafra Solar Plant

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 16 January 2026: During Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (“TAQA”), along with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (“EWEC”), Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (“Masdar”), EDF power solutions, and Jinko Power Technology Co. Ltd (“Jinko Power”), together announced the issuance of long-term Green Bonds to refinance Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Plant amounting to a total of US $870.75 million (AED 3.2 billion). The issuance has a coupon of 5.794% and maturing in June 2053. The Green Bonds are expected to be rated A3 by Moo

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Registration period for the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award extended until 31 January in response to increasing interest f...

Registration period for the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award extended until 31 January in response to increasing interest from institutions and companies

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 16 January 2026 The Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award Office, an affiliate of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has announced the extension of the registration period for participation in the Award’s 22nd cycle until 31 January, in response to the growing level of interest demonstrated by institutions and companies seeking to submit their applications. The extension aims to provide the opportunity for the largest possible number of interested entities to take part in the Award. The Award stands as one of the most distinguished national initiatives launched by the Abu Dhabi Chamber in 1999, a

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Etihad Airways Delivers Record Passenger Numbers and Growth in 2025 - etihad airways

Etihad Airways Delivers Record Passenger Numbers and Growth in 2025

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways carried 22.4 million passengers in 2025, an increase of 21% year-on-year and the highest annual total in the airline’s history, underpinned by sustained demand and disciplined capacity growth across its expanding global network. Passenger load factor for the full year reached 88.3%, up two percentage points compared with 2024, reflecting strong commercial performance throughout the year. The airline closed the year on a high note, carrying 2.2 million passengers in December, up 28% compared with the same month in 2024. Passenger load factor for the month reached 87.6%, maintaining consistently high utilisati

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Etihad Airways to make history as first Middle East airline to fly to Luxembourg - etihad airways

Etihad Airways to make history as first Middle East airline to fly to Luxembourg

First and only nonstop service announced between Luxembourg and Abu Dhabi Flights launch 29 October 2026 with three weekly services Etihad’s game-changing A321LR brings a premium three-class travel experience including First Suites and lie-flat Business Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways has announced the launch of flights to Luxembourg, marking a historic milestone as the first airline from the Middle East to serve the country. When services commence on 29 October 2026, Etihad will also become the only airline offering nonstop flights between Luxembourg and Abu Dhabi, creating a new direct air link between two important European and

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Al Masaood Automobiles Kicks Off 2026 with Offers Across New Nissan Cars and Service - masaood automobiles

Al Masaood Automobiles Kicks Off 2026 with Offers Across New Nissan Cars and Service

Abu Dhabi, 7 January 2026: Al Masaood Automobiles, the authorised distributor for Nissan in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Al Dhafra Region, is welcoming the new year with a series of compelling offers across its Nissan new car line-up and services, giving customers a strong and confident start to 2026. Available for a limited time and while stocks last, the campaign invites customers to start the year right with Nissan Abu Dhabi, with attractive savings across some of the brand’s most popular sedans, SUVs, and performance models. Bachir Gemayel, Sales and Marketing Director at Al Masaood Automobiles, said: “The start of the year is

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TAQA and EWEC Announce Financial Closing for the 1 GW Al Dhafra Power Plant Advancing the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 30 December 2025: Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (“TAQA”), one of the largest listed integrated utility companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, together with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), a leading company in the integrated planning, purchasing, supply and system despatch services of water and electricity across the UAE, today announced the financial closing of the ~ AED 3.6 billion 1 GW Al Dhafra Power Plant which will provide power to data centre projects and advance the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031. The project is primarily funded ~85% through debt financ

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The camp featured a comprehensive educational program. Abrahamic Family House Centre Organises Three-Day Islamic Winter C...

The camp featured a comprehensive educational program. Abrahamic Family House Centre Organises Three-Day Islamic Winter Camp

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 19 December 2025: The Abrahamic Family House Centre organized a three-day Islamic Winter Camp for children and their families this month, as part of the activities of the Eminence Ahmed El-Tayeb Mosque. The initiative reflects the mosque’s role as a beacon for peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, and Islam’s message of tolerance, while reinforcing the Centre’s commitment to delivering meaningful community programmes during school holidays. Dr. Mahmoud Najah, Imam of the Eminence Ahmed El-Tayeb Mosque at the Abrahamic Family House Centre, stated that the programme aims to make purposeful use of the school holiday by offer

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Al Masaood Automobiles Supports the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon 2025 as Automotive Partner - masaood automobiles

Al Masaood Automobiles Supports the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon 2025 as Automotive Partner

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 16 December 2025 – Al Masaood Automobiles, the authorised distributor of Nissan in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Al Dhafra Region, served as the Automotive Partner for the seventh edition of the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) that took place on Saturday, 13 December 2025. As part of its continued partnership with ADSC, Al Masaood Automobiles played an integral role in the marathon, with the Nissan Z and the iconic Nissan Patrol leading the race convoy. The vehicles guided 37,000 runners along the marathon route, spanning the full 42.195 km distance, alongside shorter race categori

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Tabreed and Sparklo Join Forces to Boost UAE's Recycling Infrastructure and Promote Sustainability - tabreed sparklo

Tabreed and Sparklo Join Forces to Boost UAE’s Recycling Infrastructure and Promote Sustainability

Sixteen Tabreed-branded Sparklomat machines to be positioned around the country Collaboration predicted to collect more than four million bottles and cans annually Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 16 December 2025: Tabreed, the world’s leading district cooling company, has announced a new sustainability partnership with Sparklo, a UAE-based cleantech company building smart recycling infrastructure. The collaboration will see the installation of 16 reverse vending machines (RVMs) – called Sparklomats – across the UAE, enabling residents to recycle plastic bottles and aluminium cans in exchange for digital rewards. In accordance w

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