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DUBAI / WAM The World Bank has projected that the real GDP of the UAE will grow by 2.8 percent in 2023, as the non-oil sector is expected to achieve strong growth of 4.8 percent, driven by robust domestic demand, particularly in tourism, real estate, construction, transportation, and manufacturing sectors. In a press conference held on Wednesday in Dubai to ...

MUSCAT / WAM Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, headed the UAE delegation to the 119th meeting of the GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee, which was held in Muscat, Oman. Members of the GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee participated in the meeting and discussed developments of the programme designed to achieve economic unity among ...

SARAJEVO / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has led a UAE delegation of leading trade and finance officials to Bosnia-Herzegovina to identify strategic opportunities for UAE businesses in the region and establish stronger greater trade and investment links with this increasingly important economic region. Al Zeyoudi held a series of bilateral meetings ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC UAE) and Microsoft have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation and collaboration in the field of cybersecurity. The MoU outlines a framework for the two parties to work together towards the establishment of a secure global information society. Commenting on the MoU, Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head ...

AJMAN / WAM His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, with Antoine Delcourt, the ambassador of Belgium to the UAE, to discuss bilateral cooperation at the Ruler’s Court on Wednesday. The meeting touched upon ways of strengthening UAE-Belgium ties in various areas for the benefit of the two friendly peoples. The ambassador commended the development ...

DUBAI / WAM flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, announced a new partnership with Air Canada to give customers flying between Canada, the Middle East, East Africa, Indian Subcontinent and Southern Asia more convenient travel options. Pending final regulatory approval, Air Canada’s marketing code will be placed on nine routes operated from Dubai by flydubai, giving customers the ability to travel to ...

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) of the UAE has received the Platinum Award for Best Smart App 2023 in the health sector category at the Global Excellence Awards. This recognition showcases the ministry’s dedication to delivering advanced electronic and smart services through its user-friendly application. Equipped with cutting-edge features, the MoHAP App enables customers to ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, has announced the members of the higher committee of its new Golden Narrative (Sard Al Thahab) Award, launched in December 2022 to honour notable works by local and international creative minds in the genre of Arab prose. The ...

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is hosting a virtual conference on May 18, coinciding with International Museum Day, to explore the digitalisation practices in museums and cultural institutions. Titled “The Role of Digitalising Collections in Museums and Cultural Institutions towards the Sustainable Development of our Communities,” the conference comprises three sessions focussing on critical aspects of digitisation and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Harald V of Norway on the occasion of the Norwegian Constitution Day, celebrated on May 17. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His ...