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Abu Dhabi / WAM An elite list of international human rights activists, representatives of civil society forces, non-governmental organisations, and experts on international humanitarian law and international law gathered in Abu Dhabi on Sunday for an international symposium to present an analytical, objective and critical reading to the United Nations report released last week by the Group of International and ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Iran-backed Houthi militias have once again proved themselves to be the party that should be held accountable for the failure of the UN efforts to find a peaceful solution to the situation in Yemen after they had intentionally absented themselves from the UN round of negotiations in Geneva, which was held in the presence of ...

HODEIDAH / WAM A delegation of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), headed by Hamad Al Kaabi, UAE Humanitarian Operations Deputy Director for Yemen, has visited the Ad Durayhimi Hospital in Hodeidah Governorate, in an effort to help address the hospital’s medical and technical needs. The move is part of the UAE’s continuous support to the Yemeni health sector, especially in ...

DUBAI / WAM MaK Middle East LLC, a Caterpillar company established in Dubai in 2017, opened a new branch in Fujairah as part of its expanded service reach within the UAE to serve a wider range of customers. In addition, the company is now also officially registered in the Sharjah Ports of Hamriyah Freezone, Al Khalid and Khor Fakkan, enabling ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi (DED), has issued two decisions to facilitate economic activities in Abu Dhabi as part of the initiatives and incentives provided to the private sector companies and entreprises operating in the Emirate. These decisions will help improve the Emirate’s ranking in the Doing Business and Global Competitiveness Reports. The ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business­­­­­ Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre in Abu Dhabi, and the Beijing Financial Street Services Bureau concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Beijing, capital of the People’s Republic of China. The MoU was signed by Richard Teng, Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, and Li ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for development aid, hosted a high-level parliamentary delegation from Senegal at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi to discuss sustained cooperation in achieving the development priorities of the Senegalese government. Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADFD, His Excellency Moustapha Niasse, President of the National ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business In a bid to encourage Chinese drug manufacturers and exporters to explore investment opportunities within the burgeoning pharmaceutical sector in the UAE, Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) organised a field visit for a delegation from China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Medicines & Health Products (CCCMHPIE) to the Industrial City of Abu ...

DUBAI / WAM Over the next 100 days, 3,500 job opportunities will be available for Emirati job seekers in the financial, banking, insurance, retail and tourism sectors in the second phase of the national Emiratisation and direct employment programme in vital economic sectors. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has signed 13 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), with federal and ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has carried out a comprehensive study on the Economic Impact of the Dubai Metro Project, including both its Red and Green Lines, in collaboration with Henley Business School, University of Reading, one of the longest-established universities in the UK. The study analysed the direct and indirect economic benefits of the Metro ...