SHARJAH / WAM The Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) has announced the appointment of Dr. Abdullah Al Sharhan, Vice President of the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) Board, as a member of the Professional Category Jury of the “Beijing International Book Fair Illustrations Awards 2026”, making him the first Arab to join the jury panel of the prestigious international awards. The …
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REUTERS Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company (IHC.AD), opens new tab plans to invest $11.5 billion in an integrated aluminium project in the eastern Indian state of Odisha through a joint venture with India’s Adani Group, a state official said on Thursday, in what would be the country’s largest foreign investment in the metals sector. The investment comes as India seeks to …
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DUBAI / GULF TIME HalaPop, the Middle East’s first prebiotic soda, has officially launched in the UAE, creating an entirely new category in the regional soft drinks market. Founded in Dubai by young entrepreneurs Karim Jalloul and Walid Antabli, the homegrown brand was built on a single conviction: that a soda can taste every bit as good as the one people grew up …
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ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Aleksandr Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus on the occasion of his country’s Independence 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 …
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ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has initiated equity research coverage on three of ADNOC’s six listed companies, assigning a “Buy” rating to ADNOC Drilling, ADNOC Distribution and Borouge. In a sector report titled “The ADNOC Advantage,” the bank’s research division said the three stocks offer investors differentiated exposure to one of the world’s most strategically important integrated energy …
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ABU DHABI/WAM Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has honoured the winners of the 22nd edition of the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award (SKEA). Held by Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and …
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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Excellency Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, Prime Minister of Libya’s Government of National Unity, who is on a working visit to the UAE. The two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen cooperation in support of mutual interests and the wellbeing of the two countries and …
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DUBAI / WAM Emirates customers have made more than one million connections to Starlink Wi-Fi since the service was introduced across the airline’s fleet 7 months ago, marking a major milestone in the evolution of inflight connectivity. More than a Petabyte of data has already been used by customers and feedback on the service has been exemplary – with many …
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DUBAI / WAM The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) announced a new landmark initiative aimed at supporting digital learning, implemented by The Digital School. The new initiative aims to benefit more than 500,000 people in six African countries: Mauritania, Nigeria, Lesotho, Zambia, Namibia and Angola. The sustainable education initiative comprises multiple paths and projects, including supporting school …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) on Thursday reported progress in the restoration of production at the company’s Al Taweelah site, with key early milestones reached ahead of schedule. EGA’s Al Taweelah site sustained significant damage on 28th March as Iranian attacks on Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi led to an emergency shutdown. The safety and wellbeing of …
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