By Mansoor Sarwar, Director Technical Services and Pre-Sales, Sage Middle East

Jiu-jitsu heroes from all four corners of the globe are in the final throes of preparation for the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2019, the 11^th edition of the most important event on the jiu-jitsu global calendar, which runs from 20-26 April under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

ZonesCorp, the largest operator of purpose-built industrial zones in the United Arab Emirates, today announced that it has signed agreements with some of the UAE’s leading automotive companies and service providers seeking to base their operations in Rahayel City, a world class, integrated auto hub developed by ZonesCorp in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) today opened the first battery solar system in the region at its Al Dhafra Landfill.

A solar-plus-storage plant is an energy storage system charged by a connected solar power plant. The facility at Al Dhafra Landfill has minimal operation and maintenance costs compared to conventional plants, and utilizes the latest energy management technologies.

Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to exchange knowledge, experience, and best practices in Islamic economy, as well as boost bilateral relations between Dubai and Hong Kong.

Meraas today confirmed that Ain Dubai will be completed in time for Expo 2020 Dubai celebrations. Standing at over 250 metres high, the structure will be over 200 percent taller than the first ever Ferris wheel, demonstrating Meraas’ continuous desire to push the boundaries of what’s possible with modern engineering and construction.

Teams of school students from across the UAE and Oman are preparing to battle for a place on the winners’ podium at this year’s Formula Ethara National Finals competition.

This weekend a total of 50 teams, made up of 191 students from 24 schools, will take part in the annual event that sees youngsters race scale model paper race cars using skills learned in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths) classes.

The UAE and Jordan have launched a new phase of their strategic partnership to modernize government work and upgrade the institutional system in the public sector.

Areas of cooperation include developing government services with a focus on smart solutions, enhancing institutional performance, promoting innovation, cultivating leadership skills, building competencies, as well as establishing accelerators, performance excellence systems, and model government centers.

Always one step ahead when it comes to the latest innovations in the automotive industry, T. Gargour & Fils, the exclusive and sole agent of Mercedes-Benz in Lebanon, participates in the e-MotorShow dedicated to electric and hybrid cars which took place for the first time in Lebanon.  By participating with EQ Power and EQ Boost vehicles, T. Gargour & Fils highlights the importance of supporting contemporary and sustainable mobility.

Hilton [NYSE: HLT] is set to introduce its upscale lifestyle brand, Canopy by Hilton, to Italy with the arrival of a new hotel planned in Venice.