ABU DHABI / WAM The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs revealed exceptional results in digital customs transactions through the ports of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in 2023, recording a growth of 72 percent compared to 2022, achieving a significant increase and the highest rate since the beginning of the strategic transformation journey. Proactive and automated transactions accounted for ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM The economies of the UAE and Gulf countries will outpace the global forecast for 2024, helped by the domestic multi-year investment cycle in the region, according to First Abu Dhabi Bank’s Global Investment Outlook (GIO) 2024 Report: ‘Making a positive impact’. Despite recent geopolitical headwinds and muted global recovery, FAB expects national and regional growth to be ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has announced the launch of its’ One Health ‘biosecurity programme, which aims to promote the integration of human, animal and plant health and the environment. The launch of the programme is in line with the wise leadership’s directives and international standards outlined in the Joint International Action ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Muʿizzaddin of Brunei Darussalam on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on the occasion of his country’s Republic Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Emperor Naruhito of Japan on his birthday. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of ...
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RAFAH/ WAM The UAE continues its unwavering support for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip through the “Gallant Knight 3” humanitarian operation, launched under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has distributed 29,374 bread bundles benefiting 293,830 individuals as of 21st February. The move is part of a ...
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SHARJAH/ WAM The 8th annual Xposure International Photography Festival (Xposure 2024), organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), is gearing up to host a world-class trade show. It will feature 15 mega brands showcasing the latest technologies, along with exclusive deals, and 11 strategic partners to offer a unique educational experience for both seasoned and emerging photography professionals, as ...
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ABU DHABI/ WAM Damian Hitchen, CEO of Saxo Bank in the MENA region, believes that the UAE economy will continue to grow in 2024. This growth is expected to be over 5.5 percent, mainly due to investments in technology and renewable energy. In his statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Hitchen mentioned that the UAE’s strategic location, business-friendly environment, ...
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DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers and the three chambers operating under its umbrella — Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai International Chamber and Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy — have continued to make significant progress towards achieving their strategic priorities and unveiled an impressive set of results from 2023 that align closely with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). ...
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