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Under patronage of Mohammed bin Rashid, Dubai to host annual World Congress of the World Free Zones Organisation in September

DUBAI/WAM Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai is set to host the 10th edition of the annual World Free Zones Organisation (World FZO) World Congress. The event will take place in Madinat Jumeirah from 23-25 September, under the theme ‘Zones and ...

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UAE will continue its leading efforts in supporting international humanitarian work: Theyab bin Mohamed

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chair of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, affirmed that the UAE would continue its leading efforts in the international humanitarian work and commended the sacrifice of the humanitarian actors, aid workers and heroes of humanitarian ...

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Abdullah bin Zayed, Al Safadi discuss serious repercussions of storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli extremists

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed with Ayman Al Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan, the serious repercussions of the storming and violations committed at Al Aqsa Mosque by Israeli extremists last Tuesday. In a phone call, the two ministers condemned ...

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WHO official: more than 300 cholera deaths reported in Sudan

GENEVA/WAM The humanitarian crisis from the civil war in Sudan is also exacerbating infections including cholera, and the bacterial disease has killed more than 300 people in the region, a World Health Organisation (WHO) official said on Friday. According to Reuters, WHO official Margaret Harris said in a media call that 11,327 cholera cases with 316 deaths had been reported ...

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Congo on Independence Day

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Denis Sassou Nguesso of Republic of the Congo, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh ...

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UAE leaders congratulate Prince of Liechtenstein on National Day

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Hans Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al ...

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UAE leaders congratulate Korean President on Liberation Day

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea, on the occasion of his country’s National Liberation Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh ...

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UAE leaders congratulate Indian President on Independence Day

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Droupadi Murmu of the Republic of India on the occasion of her country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin ...

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ADDED includes 30 new activities to ‘Freelancer Licence’

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Business Centre (ADBC) at the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) announced the addition of 30 new activities to the Freelancer Licence. This expansion allows UAE nationals and residents to pursue a wider range of business opportunities, fostering Abu Dhabi’s supportive economic environment that encourages entrepreneurship and facilitates business establishment at minimal cost. The ...

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DP World’s revenue grew by 3.3% to $9,335 million in HI 2024

DUBAI/WAM DP World Limited today announced resilient financial results for the first six months to 30 June 2024. On a reported basis, revenue grew by 3.3% to $9,335 million while adjusted EBITDA3 decreased by 4.3% to $2,497 million with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 26.8%. Like-for-like gross container volumes growth of 6.1% driven by strong growth in Americas, Europe, Asia ...

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