DUBAI / WAM The Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has emphasised the role of Emirati youth in driving its corporate performance through capitalising on their innovative ideas and technical skills. Speaking on the occasion of the International Youth Day celebrations, which is marked on August 12, Laila Faridoon, Executive Director of the Office of the Director-General and Chairman of ...

DUBAI / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, on Sunday launched the Emirates Youth Climate Strategy 2018-2021, in commemoration of the UN International Youth Day, observed every year on August 12. In line with the UAE Youth Global Initiative, rolled out by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of ...

Ras Al Khaimah / Emirates Business Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez) Business Excellence Awards is back on its 5th edition and now seeking entries from outstanding free zone and non-free zone companies in Ras Al Khaimah. Rakez collaborates with Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED) for the second year to hail excellent businesses that greatly contributed ...

AUCKLAND / WAM The UAE Embassy in New Zealand organised the inaugural ‘Strategic Business Opportunities Forum’ in Auckland, New Zealand, in cooperation with the New Zealand Middle East Business Council (NZMEBC) and INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions, a member of INDEX Holding. Supported by Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) and Khalifa Empowerment Programme “Aqdar”, the forum discussed business opportunities in ...

HODEIDAH / WAM The Saudi-led Arab Coalition and the Joint Yemeni Resistance Forces have carried out a surprise military offensive on Ad Durayhimi, Hodeidah, that resulted in controlling key strategic positions in the district and cutting off the key supply routes of the now-besieged Houthi militias, who have sustained heavy losses following the attacks that left a number of their ...

NEW YORK / WAM The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in New York delivered an urgent message to the President of Security Council (UNSC) Karen Pierce and the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. In his message, the Permeant Representative of Saudi Arabia to the UN Abdullah bin Yahya Al-Mouallimi ...

LONDON / WAM The UAE Ministry of Economy (MOE) announced the launch of the second edition of ‘Doing Business in the UAE’ guide. The guide was launched in London with the support of the Ministry of Economy and in partnership with the Institute of Export and International Trade. It covers basic information about the country and how individuals can start ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The AED 50 billion economic stimulus package approved by HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, to accelerate economic growth over the next three years for Abu Dhabi, was cited by the ‘Middle East — Entrepreneur’, ...

Dubai / Emirates Business HE Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri concluded her trip to Singapore that included government visits to explore prospects of cooperation between the two countries in terms of food security, as well as ways to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, international best practices and governance, in the lead-up to the launch of the UAE National Strategy for Future ...

Bloomberg With the European Union gearing up for legislative elections in 2019, the battle between EU supporters and opponents is shaping up to be a lot like many of the contests in this summer’s soccer World Cup: back and forth, passionate and down to the wire. Last year’s election of French President Emmanuel Macron and fourth-term victory of German Chancellor ...