Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time The Future Forum for Arab Investments (FF2020AI) announced the awarding of the Emirati businessman and founder of the Arabian Gulf Investments Group in Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Saif Al Muhairbi, the title of the Arab Real Estate Developer in the Middle East and North Africa for the second year in a row, in recognition of his ...
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DIEZ cooperates with DP World to support Tumoohi initiative
Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), announced on Sunday a collaboration with DP World to support the Tumoohi Initiative. This falls in line with its ongoing commitment to empowering young Emirati competencies and preparing the next generation of leaders in the logistics and trade sectors. Tumoohi is a recognised training programme initiative by DP World, designed to boost the careers ...
Read More »University of Sharjah is an edifice of glorious achievement
Sharjah / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah and Founder of University of Sharjah (UoS), attended, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the UoS, the University’s celebrations of its silver jubilee in front of the main campus. His ...
Read More »ADX records 16.9% jump in its benchmark index in 9 months
Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) continued its strong growth trajectory during the first three quarters of 2022, recording a 16.9 percent surge in its benchmark index, the FTSE ADX 15 (FADX 15). The growth was driven by a rising number of institutional and individual investors on the exchange, a trading uptick on ADX’s fast-growing ...
Read More »UAE protests at Dutch envoy’s interference in Jordan’s affairs
Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation summoned the ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the UAE and informed him of the UAE’s strong protest and denunciation of the interference of his country’s ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Jordan’s internal affairs. The ministry affirmed the UAE’s solidarity with the ...
Read More »UAE, Jordan to cooperate in 7 social development areas
Dubai / WAM Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, and Ayman Al-Mufleh, Jordanian Minister of Social Development, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in social development issues between the governments of the UAE and Jordan covering seven areas. The areas include rehabilitation and empowerment of persons with disabilities (people of determination), family development, productive families, protection ...
Read More »UAE, Germany cement strategic energy and industry partnership
Abu Dhabi / WAM To mark the arrival of the first-ever hydrogen-based ammonia test cargo from the UAE to Germany, Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change, along with Dr. Robert Habeck, German Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economy and Climate Action, on Friday attend a ...
Read More »Safeen unit buys vessel to scale up subsea services
Abu Dhabi / WAM Safeen group’s offshore division, part of AD Ports group, has announced the acquisition of a support vessel to enhance the group’s subsea service capabilities. Built in 2014, the vessel will operate under the name ‘Safeen Surveyor’ and will undergo an extensive conversion prior to commencing operations, including installation of an integrated dive system to support ...
Read More »Dubai reports AED8b in realty deals in 7 days
Dubai / WAM A total of 2,703 real estate transactions worth AED8 billion were conducted during the week ending October 21, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department. 147 plots were sold for AED1.12 billion, and 2,023 apartments and villas were purchased for AED4.79 billion. The top transactions were a land Fourth sold for AED85 million in ...
Read More »Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2022 to host over 180 cultural leaders
ABU DHABI / WAM The fifth edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, a global cultural forum, will welcome more than 180 cultural leaders from around the world at Manarat Al Saadiyat from October 23-25. Under the theme ‘A Living Culture’, the global event is set to explore the future of the culture sector and discuss creative solutions to some of ...
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