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SHARJAH / WAM The 10th edition of Sharjah Stamp Exhibition, organised by Emirates Philatelic Association, is set to kick off from November 19-23 at Mega Mall Sharjah. The event will bring together enthusiasts and collectors of rare stamps from the UAE and other countries of the world. The event aims to shed light on the cultural legacy and long postal ...

ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Etisalat on Monday announced the launch of its new ‘Freedom Unlimited’ plans, offering postpaid customers – for the first time in the UAE – unlimited local and international calls on select plans. With the new ‘Freedom Unlimited’ plans, postpaid customers can choose a plan, based on their need and enjoy complete freedom from calling limits. ...

LONDON / WAM Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, on Monday announced that it will launch a new exchange, ICE Futures Abu Dhabi (IFAD), to host the world’s first futures contracts based on Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s (Adnoc), Murban crude oil. On November 4, Abu Dhabi’s ...

KHAWKHAH / WAM The UAE, represented by its humanitarian arm, the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), inaugurated a new school in Khawkhah District, which will serve 800 students. The ERC will also launch eight other schools in the coming weeks, bringing the total number of academic establishments restored and furnished by the UAE in the Red Sea Coast to 36. The ...

ABU DHABi / WAM Dr Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, addressed the sixth annual Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate, hosted by the Emirates Policy Centre. In his speech, Dr Gargash reviewed regional developments and expressed optimism regarding the potential for significant progress over the next year, noting, “We have reached critical junctures in major conflicts ...

DUBAI / WAM Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence (AI), said that the rapid change of technology and its impact on key sectors calls for strategic collaborations and international partnerships to accelerate the adoption of AI across various sectors. This came during the launch of the UAE Artificial Intelligence Network, a network dedicated to gathering academics, ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received a letter from the President of Liberia, George Weah, with regard to bilateral relations between the two countries. The letter was conveyed by Gbehzohngar Findley, Liberian Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Trokon Kpui, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (Adnic), partnered with Addenda Technologies, a blockchain technology start-up and DIFC fintech Hive member, to bring new innovation to the claims process. Adnic and Addenda Technologies began working together in 2018 through their involvement with DIFC’s fintech Hive accelerator programme. A team of claims experts from Adnic collaborated with the start-up ...

Dubai / WAM Marking the 5th anniversary of Dubai Tram on November 11, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), confirmed that the tram had become a key component of rail systems and public transport network in Dubai. It has a significant contribution to making public transport the ideal mobility choice of Dubai visitors and tourists. Growing numbers of commuters are using tram, ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Sunday attended the 4th Abu Dhabi CEO Roundtable, where 30 of the world’s leading oil and gas companies gathered to discuss key industry challenges and opportunities in today’s fast evolving global economy. The ...