LONDON/ WAM Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, participated in the market close ceremony at the London Stock Exchange (LSE). He visited the LSE headquarters in the British capital to discuss partnership opportunities, exchange experiences, and promote investments in financial services and cutting-edge fintech. Julia Hogget, CEO of the London Stock Exchange, received him ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, met with Sultan Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth, and the Special Task Team of the “Zayed Ambition 2” mission, part of the UAE Astronaut Programme. During the discussions, H.H. Sheikh Saif engaged in talks with Sultan Al Neyadi ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has stated that prioritising support for the family and enabling it to fulfil its critical role is a central focus of the government’s programmes and strategies. He noted that families are the foremost source of education and the cornerstone of a robust and stable society. His Highness’ ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The ‘World’s Coolest Winter’ campaign launched an interactive website inviting residents and travelers to explore the diverse outdoor attractions of the seven emirates and experience the key destinations across the country. The website, which can be accessed on https://worldscoolestwinter.ae/en, lists more than 290 outdoor spots and activities across the UAE, providing information on each site in ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Dubai Financial Market (DFM) strengthened its gains during the current month’s trading, with its market capitalisation increasing by over AED24 billion, supported by the gains of bank and utility stocks. The market capitalisation rose from AED687.5 billion at the end of the previous year to over AED711.5 billion by the end of Wednesday session. Additionally, the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Saif Al Mazrouei, CEO of the Ports sector at Abu Dhabi Ports Group, has reiterated the Group’s unwavering commitment to expansion and acquisition in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East throughout 2024. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Mazrouei shared details about several imminent investment projects set to be unveiled this year. ...

ABU DHABI / ad media office His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has attended a wedding reception hosted by Mohamed Thani Murshed Al Rumaithi for the marriage of his son Thani to the daughter of Abdulla Ghurair Al Aujan Al Qubaisi. His Highness congratulated the newlyweds and their families and wished ...

BLOOMBERG US equity futures slumped after earnings from tech giants fell short of Wall Street’s high expectations and as investors prepared for the first interest-rate decision of the year from the Federal Reserve. Contracts on the Nasdaq 100 slid 1.2%, while those on the S&P 500 retreated 0.5%. Microsoft Corp, Alphabet Inc and Advanced Micro Devices Inc dropped in premarket ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, has highlighted the importance of AI-driven education and climate education in advancing the education sector at BETT UK 2024. Alef Education CEO Geoffrey Alphonso, Board Advisor Dr Aishah Al Yammahi, and Chief Growth Officer Will Lock were prominent company representatives at the show, which took place at ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Adnoc Distribution on Wednesday announced early operational results from 2023, with full financial results to be shared in February 2024. The company delivered continued fuel and retail growth, set new benchmarks in domestic and international expansion and achieved notable milestones in sustainability. Adnoc Distribution continued to expand its network in 2023, surpassing its annual target of ...