Emirates Defence Companies Council celebrates achievements at 2019 Annual Meeting
ABU DHABI, 13th November 2019 – Emirates Defence Companies Council, EDCC, an initiative of Tawazun Economic Council, Tawazun, hosted its 7th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, highlighting council’s numerous achievements during the year and future facilitation to support UAE defence companies. The meeting was attended by Matar Ali Al Romaithi, Chairman of the EDCC and 80 […]
Tawazun Strategic Development Fund launches its new Venture Debt Programme for AED 700 million
ABU DHABI,13th November 2019 — Tawazun Strategic Development Fund, TSDF, previously known as the Defence and Security Development Fund, the investment arm of Tawazun Economic Council, today announced the launch of the Venture Debt Programme in partnership with each of the following banks, First Abu Dhabi Bank, FAB, Commercial Bank of Dubai, CBD, and National […]
Tawazun’s ‘SEEDS Programme’ attracts more global defence players
ABU DHABI, 14th September, 2019 — More than 40 representatives from international defence manufacturing companies expressed interest in joining the Sustain and Enhance Emiratisation in Defence and Security, SEEDS, programme, the latest initiative of the UAE defence and security industry enabler Tawazun Economic Council. This came during a gathering hosted by Tawazun in London earlier […]
Tawazun Augments The Industrial Sector’s National Competencies with International Expertise
ABU DHABI. August 20th, 2019. 560 students have been trained in various technical disciplines. Tawazun Economic Council (Tawazun) kicked off a qualitative training program for UAE national students aimed at enhancing human capabilities in the nation’s industrial sector. Shehab Issa Abu Shehab, Chief Executive of Strategy at Tawazun, stated that the Council seeks to develop […]
Tawazun Economic Council Announces New Program Framework
ABU DHABI. February 14th, 2019. Tawazun Economic Council, the UAE defence and security industry enabler, today announced a series of changes to the Tawazun Economic programme through which foreign and local investments are channelled into key sectors of the economy.[/ld_fancy_heading][vc_column_text]Tareq Abdul Raheem Al Hosani, Chief Executive Officer of Tawazun Economic Council, said, “We have strengthened […]
Tawazun announces AED 2.5 billion fund for developing defence and security sector
ABU DHABI, 13th February, 2019 (WAM). Tawazun Economic Council has announced the launch of the Defence and Security Development Fund with a capital of AED2.5 billion (equivalent of US$680 million).[/ld_fancy_heading][vc_column_text]The Fund contributes to the enablement of the defence and security sector and its contribution to economic development in the United Arab Emirates. The Defence and […]
Tawazun Economic Council hosts 8th DCC meeting
Tawazun Economic Council hosted the 8th Defense Contractors Council meeting on Sunday at St. Regis Saadiyat – Abu Dhabi. Matar Ali Al Romaithi, Chief Economic Development Officer of Tawazun Economic Council, attended the workshop, along with senior representatives from International defense companies. In his keynote speech, Al Romaithi, welcomed the participants and underscored the myriad […]
Tawazun Economic Council and Institute of Applied Technology to boost cooperation
Tawazun Economic Council and Abu Dhabi Polytechnic, which is managed by the Institute of Applied Technology, have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with the aim of enhancing cooperation in training and developing the skills of Emirati youth in technical and technological fields. The MOU was signed today in Abu Dhabi by Matar Ali […]
EDCC organizes UAE Pavilion at DSA 2018 in Malaysia
The UAE defense and security industry is gearing for strong participation at the 16th Defence Services Asia (DSA 2018) Exhibition and Conference, which will be held in Kuala Lumpur on 16-19 April. A large group of defense and security companies will promote their Made In UAE products in the event through the UAE Pavilion. The […]
Tawazun Economic Council celebrates International Day of Happiness Day
Tawazun Economic Council has joined the UAE’s celebrations of the International Day of Happiness, which is celebrated worldwide every March 20. “We are pleased to join the world in celebrating the International Happiness Day, especially at this time when happiness has become a top priority in the UAE Government’s agenda,” said Tareq Abdul Raheem Al […]
