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SHARJAH / WAM The bi-annual Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show, one of the leading specialised exhibitions in the UAE and the region, is preparing to unveil a dazzling display of the finest watches, jewellery, precious stones, and gold craftsmanship on 31st January as it embarks on its 53rd edition. Over 500 exhibitors — from major national and international gold ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, met with Todd McClay, Minister of Trade of New Zealand, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi, and discussed areas of joint cooperation and ways to enhance bilateral relations. During the meeting, the two sides expressed their keenness to further reinforce relations and committed to continue consolidating ...

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has toured the Manar Abu Dhabi public light art exhibition, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) to celebrate the diversity of landscapes in the emirate through light ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Ports Group (AD Ports), a global leader in logistics, industry, and trade, has launched the Abu Dhabi Knowledge Bridge (ADKB), an education centre aimed at transforming corporate training and professional development across Abu Dhabi and the wider region. ADKB’s programmes of study are strategically designed to address the skills gap in the professional workforce. ...

DUBAI / WAM A total of 4,123 real estate transactions worth over AED14.2 billion were conducted during the week ending 26th January, 2024, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD report showed that 312 plots were sold for AED2.95 billion, while 2,696 apartments and villas were purchased for AED5.84 billion. The top three transactions were ...

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC’s executive leadership, chaired by Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), convened in Al Dhannah City to discuss key priorities and strategic projects as the company grows its diversified portfolio to ensure a secure, reliable and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended a Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed lecture titled ‘The Silk Roads: Unravelling the Tapestry of Ancient and Modern Trade’. The lecture was presented by Peter Frankopan, Professor of Global History at the University of Oxford, who explained that for thousands of years the silk roads have connected east ...

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone) has unveiled its latest offering — the “Instant Licence Service”. This comprehensive instant business licence has been developed to redefine the process of establishing businesses in Sharjah, offering a swift and cost-effective solution for business owners. The service is a first-of-its-kind, encompassing a spectrum of essential components crucial for ...

GAZA / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) team in the Gaza Strip, as part of Operation Gallant Knight 3, received a medical delegation from Gaza’s Ministry of Health and local hospital directors. The UAE’s comprehensive field hospital in the Gaza Strip, which offers medical treatment and ambulance services to local Palestinians, was the main topic of the team’s briefing ...

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to achieving a more sustainable future. In a statement marking the first International Day on Clean Energy, which was declared today by the UN General Assembly, the UAE’s top diplomat said, “As a partner in facilitating the declaration of the International ...