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DUBAI / WAM The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has partnered with the National CSR Fund (Majra) to achieve corporate social responsibility, promote the UAE’s international position in this field, and direct the contributions of listed joint stock companies to social development projects. The gesture aims to help sustain the national economy and contribute to achieving the UAE’s sustainable development ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, chaired the 19th meeting of the Higher Committee Overseeing the National Strategy on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism. Hamid Al Zaabi, Director-General of the Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing (EO AML/CTF), gave a presentation to committee members on ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME The first stop of the “Colorful World Cup” WBA World Tour (Dubai) has come to an end——Chinese boxers have made great strides all the way to win the championship! “Sandstorm” Zhang Zhaoxin from Gansu defeated “African Tiger” Raleigh Lambert Fugum from Cameroon after 10 rounds of fierce fighting, and won the WBA Asian heavyweight champion belt ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME The Arab Youth Center, in partnership with the European Union Delegation to the United Arab Emirates,  launched the second edition of the “Negotiation Skills Bootcamp” – ‘Cohort52’ this Monday in Abu Dhabi, under the umbrella of the ‘Young Arab Diplomatic Leaders’ program. The camp is organised by the centre in collaboration with the COP28 Youth ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME O! Millionaire, the foremost provider of an environmentally conscious draw, showcased cultural richness and scientific achievement as it celebrated the vibrant Onam Festival alongside its Indian friends. The episode featured renowned actor-host Maradona Rebello and special guest Smitha Prabhakar, Wellness Director of Auracle Wellness and Holistic Life Coach. Excitement peaked as the winning Green Certificate for ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Airports has announced the forthcoming opening of its state-of-the-art new terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Known as Midfield Terminal Building during the construction phase, ‘Terminal A’ is scheduled to begin operations in early November 2023. The opening will mark a significant milestone for the emirate that has the potential to transform the local ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, will offer customers and partners more belly hold cargo capacity across the carrier’s global network, announcing new routes and increased frequencies from September 2023. The airline’s winter schedule will introduce 29 weekly passenger flights to new destinations and will have an increase of 90 passenger flights ...

DUBAI / WAM flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, announced on Thursday the launch of flights to Mombasa from January 17, 2024. flydubai becomes the first national carrier to operate direct flights from Dubai and the UAE to the coastal city in southeast Kenya. Flights to Moi International Airport (MBA) will operate four times a week from Terminal 3 at Dubai International ...

DUBAI / WAM DMCC — the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise — and TDeFi — the global Web3 incubator and consultancy company — have entered the final phase of registrations for the second cohort of a Web3 startup incubator at the DMCC Crypto Centre. All applicants will receive priority guidance and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of the Senate of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, on the occasion of her country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and ...