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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced three new ministerial decisions for the purposes of Federal Decree-Law No 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. These include Ministerial Decision No 114 of 2023 on the Accounting Standards and Methods; Ministerial Decision No 115 of 2023 on Pensions and Social Security Funds; and Ministerial ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), has presided over the meeting of the centre’s Board of Trustees. HH Sheikh Abdullah was briefed about the annual report, work plans, and programmes of the centre, as well as its continuous development ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has received diplomatic delegations from Guatemala and Indonesia to further strengthen economic ties and explore investment opportunities. The discussions primarily focussed on amplifying bilateral relations in industry, agriculture, food security, livestock, and more, as well as broadening trade exchanges and organising events to promote local products and markets. Welcoming ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Masdar City has secured the LEED Gold O+M (operations and maintenance) rating for the corporate headquarters buildings of Irena, Masdar City, and Tabreed, meaning that each building owned by the Masdar Green REIT is now rated LEED Platinum or Gold. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ratings, provided by the US Green Building Council, are ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (Adib) has become the first bank in the UAE to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with convenient remote account opening services through a mobile app by deploying Emirates Face Recognition (EFR) technology. This new feature will allow businesses to apply for a business account without the need to visit a branch ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) is announcing its active participation in the highly anticipated 32nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (Adibf), being taking place from May 22-28. The association will showcase a remarkable array of knowledge and literary works through its groundbreaking platform, Menassah, which features an astounding inventory of over 14,300 books. Boasting ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE national Jiu-Jitsu team has emerged champions in the prestigious Thailand Open Grand Prix 2023, earning an impressive total of 20 medals during the competitions held in Bangkok. The team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, displayed clear dominance in the fiercely contested fights on both days it participated. The team had a wonderful run at ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Edge, one of the world’s fastest growing and leading advanced technology and defence groups, on Tuesday announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Mars Robotics, a leader in autonomous robotic solutions based in Jordan. The deal will see Edge owning 80 percent of Mars Robotics, enabling the highly skilled and experienced engineering team to work ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Tengku Zafrul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia, have signed a joint statement agreeing to launch negotiations to establish a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (Cepa) between the two countries. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the official ...

SHARJAH / WAM HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued Emiri Decree No 26 of 2023, promoting an officer in the General Command of the Emiri Guard. The decree stipulates that Lieutenant Colonel Tariq Juma Ibrahim Obaid Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the General Department of Guard and Insurance at the General ...