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MANUFACTURING-
#1- Tokai Optical to join SAIF Zone: Japanese eyeglass lens manufacturer Tokai Optical will lease a 400k sqm warehouse in the Sharjah Airport International Freezone (SAIF Zone) for AED 8 mn, after it inked an agreement with SAIF Zone on Sunday, the freezone said on X. The move marks the first phase of the company’s expansion in the Middle East and Africa.
#2- Hira Industries inaugurates new Rakez facility: Dubai-based HVAC and construction material manufacturer Hira Group launched its new 9k sqm manufacturing plant at Al Ghail Industrial Zone in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez), the company said. RAK ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi inaugurated the new facility, which is set to manufacture 1 mn sqm of Aerofoam-branded thermal insulators per month and provide 100 jobs in the emirate, according to a press release.
#3- Al Seer eyes manufacturing unmanned ground vehicles: UAE-based maritime solution provider Al Seer Marine inked an MoU with autonomous technology outfit Milanion for the “development, promotion and sales,” of unmanned ground vehicles that are manufactured in the UAE, on Thursday according to a statement.
EDUCATION-
#1- AD Ports will help train up Abu Dhabi’s workforce with its new education center Abu Dhabi Knowledge Bridge (ADKB),, according to a press release. The center will offer training courses and curricula spanning finance and banking, accounting and audit, management reporting, project management, supply chain, and human resources, the statement said.
All with Emiratization in mind: AKDB targets boosting Emiratization rates in skilled professions by 10% by 2026, the statement said.
#2- The United Arab Emirates University is funding 132 research projects, with the aim of promoting innovation, exploring new research areas and addressing challenges across diverse sectors, according to an Abu Dhabi Media Office statement.
HEALTHCARE-
#1- Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF) beneficiaries will get exclusive healthcare services at Reem Hospital, after the two sides signed an MoU on Saturday to expand social benefits, according to an Abu Dhabi Media Office statement. The agreement will see pensioners benefit from 25% markdowns on uninsured treatments and medical examinations, in addition to exclusive access to awareness sessions and health events organized by Reem. Services extend to urgent and home care cases and priority for appointment booking.
#2- DISC to provide NAD+ IV therapy: Dubai-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinic Diversified Integrated Sports Clinic (DISC) signed a partnership agreement with UK-based NADclinic Group to offer NADclinic’s IV therapy at DISC’s Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait facilities, according to a press release.
CONSTRUCTION-
AUS researchers build the first precast conductive concrete building: A research team from the American University of Sharjah (AUS) and Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation (SRTIP) unveiled a building made of conductive concrete following 16 years of research, according to a press release. Two patents for the technology have already been filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
The tech could be used to protect military, security and data centers: The building was constructed of a concrete blend that offers protection from electromagnetic pulse, also known as electronic sabotage, for shielding important civilian and military structures. “This innovative technology holds the potential to safeguard critical facilities like data centers, power stations and security centers,” said Sherif Yehia, one of the project’s two lead researchers.
BANKING-
Noqodi to offer SIB with digital and electronic payment services for its clients: Sharjah and Islamic Bank (SIB) and Emaratech -owned fintech player Noqodi inked a partnership agreement to enhance digital and electronic payment services for SIB’s corporate and individual customers, Sharjah 24 reports. The bank’s clients will be able to access Noqodi’s digital payment solutions for various services and products, subject to applicable fees, through its digital payment gateway, according to SIB COO Hakam Abu Zarour.
