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Trends Research and Advisory releases road map to COP28

ABU DHABI / WAM Trends Research and Advisory has released its roadmap to the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). During a briefing, which was held at the TRENDS Conference Hall, Dr Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of Trends Research and Advisory, said that the centre’s roadmap supports the UAE’s efforts to host ...

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NBF’s nine months net profit rises 122% to hit AED 513.2m

FUJAIRAH / WAM The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) announced its results on Wednesday for the nine-month period ended September 30. NBF recorded year-on-year growth of 122.5 percent to close the nine-month period with a net profit of AED 513.2 million compared to AED 230.7 million in the corresponding period of 2022. On the back of a robust Q3 2023 ...

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UAE Parliamentary Division participates in meeting of IPU Committee on Sustainable Development

LUANDA / WAM Mira Sultan Al Suwaidi, Member of the UAE Parliamentary Division at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), participated in the meeting of the Bureau of IPU’s Committee on Sustainable Development, Finance, and Trade held on Wednesday in the Angolan capital, Luanda, as part of the IPU’s 147th General Assembly meetings. During the meeting, Al Suwaidi presented the UAE’s preparations ...

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NMDC doubles net profits during 9 months of 2023 to AED1.513 billion

ABU DHABI/ WAM The National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC) announced its record growth rates in net profits during the third quarter of 2023, reaching AED1.513 billion for the first nine months. This reflects the organisation’s leading position in the local, regional and global markets, as well as its strategic role in implementing major vital projects by enhancing its competitiveness and ...

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Investcorp announces intention to float on ADX

ABU DHABI/ WAM Investcorp Capital plc has announced its intention to proceed with an IPO of 643,000,000 ordinary shares with a nominal value of USD 0.50 (equivalent to AED 1.84) each representing approximately 29.34% of its issued share capital post issuance of the new shares and to admit its shares for listing and trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange ...

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UAE President receives Foreign Minister of Türkiye

ABU DHABI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed Hakan Fidan, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Türkiye, at Qasr Al Shati. They discussed efforts to enhance the humanitarian response for civilians affected by the crisis in the Gaza Strip, especially in light of critical developments in the area. Fidan conveyed to His Highness the greetings ...

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UAE President receives Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs

ABU DHABI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Mélanie Joly, Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, His Highness and the Canadian Foreign Minister discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation in various sectors to help both countries achieve their development ambitions. The meeting also touched ...

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Emirates invites UAE nationals to join AMEL Scholarship Program

DUBAI / WAM The Emirates Group has called Emirati high school graduates to join its Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (AMEL) Scholarship Programme, open for admissions now, to qualify for an array of positions across the Group’s aircraft maintenance departments. Candidates will be able to become a Licenced Aircraft Engineer for Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and operator of some ...

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