NEWSLETTER - DECEMBER 2021 |
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Dubai Airshow: Amazon delivering so much for the space community In the UAE, AWS is the power behind the country’s ‘Hope’ Mars space probe. Data sent from the probe is received, processed, and automatically sent out via AWS to the myriad of research organizations and scientists who analyze it. |
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Agreement signed between EDGE and L3Harris EDGE, the region’s leading advanced technology group for defence and beyond, and one of the world’s top 25 military companies, today announced the signing of an agreement between EARTH, an entity within EDGE Group, and L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX), to open a WESCAM MX-Series electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems service centre in the United Arab Emirates. |
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Dr. Ahmed AlKhazraji AmCham Abu Dhabi's Board of Directors' Member and Co-Chair of Healthcare Committee, earned FACHE credential. After a 3-year journey Dr. Ahmed achieved a personal career milestone and earned his FACHE credential from the American college of Healthcare Executives. |
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EDGE Group Reinforces Commitment to UAE’s Global Advanced Technology Capabilities at Dubai Airshow 13 New Products launched and 16 strategic agreements signed. |
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Ayman Mokhtar - Regional President Middle East, Turkey and Levant at Viatris, and Co-Chair of the Healthcare Committee at AmCham Abu Dhabi. On Viatris’ one-year anniversary, Ayman virtually took part with Viatris’ executive leadership in ringing the bell at NASDAQ in NYC’s Times Square with his picture displayed on the Nasdaq tower. |
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Amazon to Open Most Technologically Advanced Fulfillment Centre in Abu Dhabi to Drive Innovation and Retail in Middle East and North Africa Amazon partners with Abu Dhabi Investment Office to establish a fulfillment centre in Abu Dhabi on 175,000-square-meter land plot. |
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Abu Dhabi, and UAE in general, has come of age as a technology hub, says Aspire CEO Dr. Arthur Morrish The technology management firm will host the MBZIRC Maritime Grand Challenge to curb piracy, smuggling and illegal fishing in June 2023. |
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EDGE, Raytheon Emirates Sign MoU in Support of Multiple Defense Programs EDGE Group, the advanced technology group for defense and beyond, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Raytheon Emirates, to explore strategic partnership opportunities across several critical defense programs. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, CEO & Managing Director of EDGE, and Alan Davis, CEO of Raytheon Emirates at the Dubai Airshow. |
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L3Harris to Upgrade Space Force Counter-Communications L3Harris Technologies received a $125 million multi-year contract to produce space electronic warfare systems that safeguard U.S. military operations and warfighters. |
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Boeing and Etihad Airways Expand Sustainability Alliance to Drive Innovation in the Aviation Industry Boeing and Etihad Airways announced they will expand the companies' deep collaboration towards environmental goals. |
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EDGE, Lockheed Martin Sign MoU to Enhance Capabilities for Apache Pilots EDGE, the region’s leading advanced technology group for defense and beyond, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between EARTH, an entity within EDGE Group, and Lockheed Martin, that has the potential to modernize aviation capabilities for UAE Apache pilots. |
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OSHKOSH Defense receives $591.6 million JLTV order to continue filling capability gaps for U.S. Military & International Allies The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) announced that it has awarded Oshkosh Defense, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a $591.6 Million order for 1,669 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV), 868 companion trailers, and associated packaged and installed kits. |
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UAE pledges to lead disruptive industrial growth at GMIS 2021 UAE ministers and more than 250 international speakers to discuss role of data and connectivity in shaping future of industry. |
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United Arab Emirates to host COP28 in 2023 The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has officially announced that the UAE will host the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in 2023. |
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ADSCC signs agreement with NIAID of US National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services The Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Centre (ADSCC), a specialist healthcare centre focused on cell therapy and regenerative medicine, as well as delivering cutting-edge research science, signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH is the largest biomedical research agency in the world. |
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The biggest change to UAE laws in history The announcement comes in the run-up to the UAE's 50th anniversary. Looking to the next five decades, maintaining the country’s growth is high on the agenda, and this ultimately will come down to people's hard work and creativity. Forward-looking laws, however, create an environment where prosperity can be built. |
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Abu Dhabi acquires new antibody treatment to fight Covid-19 Known as Regen-Cov in the US, the cocktail is part of a new wave of therapies that 'jump-start' the immune system. |
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Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) board meeting His Highness toured Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and ASPIRE premises in Masdar City. |
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Dubai to Abu Dhabi by train: Etihad Rail to expand to run passenger services New project will allow passengers to travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in 50 minutes and to Fujairah in 100 minutes. |
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UAE Embassy in Washington, DC Celebrates 50th National Day To mark the UAE’s 50th National Day and Golden Jubilee, the UAE Embassy in Washington, D.C. celebrated five decades of U.A.E. unity & 50 years of U.A.E. - U.S. friendship at The Reach at the Kennedy Center. |
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American Community School of Abu Dhabi Receives Dh1 Million Gift from Raytheon Emirates The American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) recently received a generous private-sector donation of Dh1 million from Raytheon Emirates Limited. As an ACS partner since 2016, Raytheon’s gift deepens support of educational initiatives that will inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and business professionals. |
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American Community School of Abu Dhabi Officially Breaks Ground on World-Class New Campus on Saadiyat Island The American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) held a special ceremony on Monday, November 22, to break ground on its new state-of-the-art, six-hectare campus on Saadiyat Island. Scheduled to open in 2023, this innovative and sustainable new campus will advance education in the region with a more personalized, collaborative and innovative learning environment. |
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New Board Member: Courtney Sader General Counsel, Raytheon Emirates Ltd. General Counsel, Raytheon Saudi Arabia. |
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Special Festive Offers to AmCham Abu Dhabi Members Take advantage of these exclusive Festive Offers to make the most of your holiday plans. |
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Listen & Watch: Explore the different events, performances, and ceremonies taking place and get an insider's view of Expo. Learn and discover while browsing themed podcasts and talks in the Listen & Watch Oasis |
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December’s Corporate Spotlight is our Platinum Member Etihad Airways. Since their first flight in 2003, Etihad has grown from a national carrier to ‘The Etihad Aviation Group’, a global organization. Etihad’s mission is to help their guests, ‘Choose Well’, creating a world of exceptional travel choices throughout their journey. |
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