ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (Adib) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Meydan Free Zone, emphasising its commitment to promoting SMEs and promoting sustainability in the economy. Through this partnership, trade licence holders within the Meydan Free Zone will have access to Adib’s diverse range of business banking products and services. This includes a ...
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DUBAI / WAM Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, met with Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, to discuss ways of enhancing and activating GCC financial and economic cooperation. Younis Haji Al Khoori, Undersecretary of Ministry of Finance; and Khalid bin Ali Al Sunaidi, Assistant ...
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DUBAI / WAM The Marine Agency for Wooden Dhows at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) in Dubai facilitated the entry of over 3,500 wooden dhows to Dubai during 2023, which helped increase the trade by wooden ships within the emirate till April 2023. Mahmood Amin Khoory, CEO of the Marine Agency for Wooden Dhows of the Ports, ...
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SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree announcing the appointment of a new Board of Directors for the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), which is set to embark on a new chapter of growth and development. The formation of the new board is part ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, received on Monday Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf. HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed welcomed the GCC chief, and expressed the UAE leadership’s hope for advancing the ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – Kezad group, a subsidiary of AD Ports group, and Sustainable Water Solutions Holding Company (SWS), have signed a framework agreement under which they will cooperate on the development and operation of a pilot polished water plant, as well as polished water distribution to industries in Kezad Musaffah. The partnership aims ...
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SHARJAH / WAM As the world rises to combat climate change and the UAE prepares to host the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) towards the end of this year, the Department of Chemical Engineering at American University of Sharjah (AUS) has hosted a talk by the Sharjah National Oil Corporation (Snoc) on understanding global climate change and net zero ...
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DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced that the 7th edition of the Arab Reading Challenge for 2023 has seen record participation and an 11 percent increase compared to last year’s numbers. Around 24.8 million students, including over 22,500 people of determination, are taking ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) announced its sponsorship of the Emirates Labour Market Award, organised under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court. The award aims to recognise the efforts of leading private sector entities and outstanding ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM Emirates Development Bank (EDB), a key financial engine for the economic development and industrial advancement of the UAE, took part in the annual MEA Finance Banking Technology Summit and Awards 2023. The lively summit, held at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, gathered top banking and finance leaders and the region’s leading technology professionals to debate the ...
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