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DUBAI / WAM Dubai Customs has stepped-up coordination with Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) on procedures applied for detection, inspection and detention or release of controlled materials, while ensuing facilitation of passenger movement and border protection. This cooperation was discussed during a visit of the FANR delegation to Dubai Customs’ Passenger Operations Department. The delegation was headed by Christer ...

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), a subsidiary of DMCC, the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, announced on Saturday the successful completion of three rough and polished diamond tenders hosted between July 16 and 23. Over 200 companies convened in Almas Tower to analyse and value the stones with ...

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 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, who is currently visiting the UAE. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed welcomed King Abdullah’s visit, which stems from the keenness ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE is a major contributor to and supporter of the humanitarian and development efforts being made by the government and people of Ethiopia to assist displaced persons and people affected by adverse humanitarian conditions, said Tagesse Chafo, the Speaker of the Ethiopian House of Peoples Representatives. ‘‘The UAE has always been at the forefront in ...

ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced on Saturday that it has issued an environmental social & governance (ESG) disclosure guidelines for listed companies. The launch of this set of 31 key performance indicators (KPIs) is aligned with ADX strategy which is designed to support economic growth, while providing a sustainable trading environment and encouraging the ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates business Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer Imkan announced the acquisition of a substantial plot of land in Egypt’s New Cairo district and the appointment of a new CEO for the Egyptian arm of its real estate business, Imkan Misr. Walid El-Hindi, CEO, Imkan, said: “Our latest plot acquisition in New Cairo is a clear indication of ...

Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Islamic Bank’s (SIB) net profit rose to AED290.5 million in first half of 2019 compared to AED283 million achieved during the same period last year, an increase of three percent. The banks total assets reached AED44.3 billion at end of first half of this year, bringing it to the same level as it was at ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, arrived in Indonesia on Wednesday on a state visit. The two countries’ shared vision for tolerance and economic growth are taking bilateral relations to new levels. As Muslim-majority countries, the diplomatic relations between Indonesia and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi’s gross domestic product (GDP) at current prices for Q1 2019 rose by 3.3 percent to AED226 billion, compared to AED219 billion in the first quarter of 2018. The Abu Dhabi’s GDP at constant prices rose to AED207 billion in the first quarter of 2019, compared to AED196 billion for the same quarter of 2018, ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Eshraq Investments PJSC, the Abu Dhabi based investment company listed on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), reported a net profit of AED 4 million for the period ending on June 30, achieving another profitable half yearly result under the new management. Eshraq’s diversification pla-ns continued to pay off with each of its business divisions recording ...