HODEIDAH / WAM Dr Al Hassan Ali Taher, Hodeidah Governor, praised the UAE’s development and infrastructure services being carried out in Yemen’s Red Sea Coast region, noting their economic and social impacts on Yemenis and confirming the humanitarian commitment of the UAE towards the Yemeni people. Taher said the Yemeni people appreciate the UAE’s humanitarian and development role in Yemen, ...
Read More »NEW YORK / DUBAI / WAM The United Nations World Data Forum 2018 is set to kick off on October 22 in Dubai, bringing together nearly 2,000 data leaders from more than 100 countries. The data experts from national statistical offices, the private sector, NGOs, academia and international and regional organisations will gather from October 22-24 to collaborate and tackle ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has revealed that compliance with tax returns requirements for excise tax one year after its introduction in the UAE has amounted to 97.7% of registered businesses — one of the highest rates in the world — while the total number of registrants reached 715 registrants. Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director General ...
Read More »ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) formally launched its ‘Abu Dhabi Government Digital Payment platform’ (ADPay) at GITEX Technology Week 2018. Launched in collaboration with the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the platform is a testament to the ADSSSA’s support for the Abu Dhabi Digital Transformation Program’s effort to build a sustainable and ...
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SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) announced robust financial results despite economic challenges for the first nine months of 2018 declaring net profits at AED397.7 million compared to AED360 million declared during the same period last year, showing a 10.5% increase. Total assets of the Shariah-compliant bank reached AED44 billion at the end of September 2018 compared to AED38.3 ...
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Sharjah / Emirates Business Top UAE officials will be sharing their insights and expertise on how to tackle the youth crisis in the Mena region at the two-day Investing in the Future Conference (IIFMENA 2018), that will take place in Sharjah on October 24-25. Organised by the UAE-based global humanitarian organisation, The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) with key partners, UNHCR, ...
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HADHRAMAUT / WAMÂÂÂÂÂ The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), has sent an emergency aid convoy to the residents of Al Raida and Qusayr districts, in the Yemeni Governorate of Hadramaut, that consisted of food baskets, clothes and blankets. The emergency aid convoy comes after the two districts suffered severe damages due to the Cyclone Luban which forced many families to leave ...
Read More »ADEN / WAM The UAE is continuing its support of the education sector in liberated regions in Yemen – with the cooperation of local universities and educational bodies – by organising various activities ad supplying educational equipment to help the future generation of Yemeni graduates. Speaking during the graduation ceremony at the University of Aden – one of the universities ...
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Dubai / Emirates Business Regional trade enabler DP World, UAE region has been recognised for its industry leading services and practices at this year’s Maritime Standard Awards, winning the Terminal Operator of the Year category. The award was received by Joost Kruijning, SVP & COO, Ports and Terminals Division, DP World, UAE Region on behalf of the company during a ...
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Sharjah / Emirates Business The 37th edition of Sharjah International Book Fair will see more than 200 authors from 19 countries, who will be present at the fair’s Book Signing Corner to meet and interact with book lovers as well as sign their works personally. Books written by them will also be displayed, and include genres of classic and folk ...
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