DUBAI / WAM In line with the UAE’s steadfast dedication to safeguarding the local, regional, and global maritime industry through strong regulatory measures, the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) issued a circular requiring non-members of the International Group of Protection and Indemnity Clubs (IG P&I Clubs) to provide additional information to regulators if they insure any UAE-flagged ships. ...
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Morgan Stanley plans new Singapore office amid growth boom
BLOOMBERG Morgan Stanley plans to move to a new office in Singapore, seeking a bigger space in the city-state’s financial district to accommodate its expansion. The US firm is in advanced discussions for five floors at the upcoming IOI Central Boulevard Towers, which will give it certain signage rights, according to people familiar with the matter. The space, which will ...
Read More »UAE University ranks in 10 Sustainable Development Goals
AL AIN / WAM The UAE University (UAEU) has achieved a new leap in the global rankings by being recognised in 10 Sustainable Development Goals according to THE Impact Rankings for 2023 while securing a global impact ranking within the range 301-400. The university was ranked for the first time in 10 of the 17 SDGs, including the 1st SDG: ...
Read More »ADU ranks 14th globally, 2nd regionally for highest proportion of International students
ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has been recognised by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE Rankings) for achieving a key milestone in the “Highest Proportion of International Students†ranking among the top 200 universities with the highest percentage of international students. ADU ranked in 2nd place in both the UAE and Mena region and 14th ...
Read More »UAE, Vietnam eye stronger trade and investment ties
HANOI / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has attended a bilateral meeting with Pham Minh Chin, Prime Minister of Vietnam, during a high-level visit to Hanoi where they welcomed the beginning of negotiations towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa). The discussions also touched on the World Trade Organisation’s 13th Ministerial Conference ...
Read More »Sheikh Khaled condoles Mohamed Helal Al Kaabi on his mother’s passing
ABU DHABI / WAMÂ His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has offered his condolences to Lt. Gen. (retired) Mohamed Helal Suroor Al Kaabi on the passing of his mother, at the mourning majlis held in Rabdan.His Highness also offered his condolences to the family of the bereaved.
Read More »Education is key to meeting requirements of next 50 years: Sheikh Mansour
ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Khalifa Award for Education, stressed that the UAE’s education sector receives generous support from UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who considers education as the foundation for ...
Read More »Sharjah Ruler approves Souq Al Jubail logos in Al Dhaid and Kalba
SHARJAH / WAMÂ His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, approved the two logos of the Souq Al Jubail in Al Dhaid and Kalba. The approval of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah for the logos highlighted the importance of the trademark of Souq Al Jubail, one of the integrated projects ...
Read More »VOX Furniture UAE brings to you VOXBOX: A technological revolution in the interior design industry
ABU DHABI / GULF TIME VOX Furniture UAE is a part of global brand VOX Capital Group, which operates in over 50 countries. Established in 1989 and headquartered in Poland, VOX has gained a reputation as an innovative company in the furniture sector. VOX products are designed to meet people’s actual needs, based on design thinking methodology. The development process ...
Read More »South Korea to highlight Sharjah’s cultural leadership at 65th SIBF
SHARJAH / WAM South Korea will highlight Sharjah’s prominent cultural leadership in the Arab region at the 65th annual Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF). As the Guest of Honour, Sharjah will be celebrated during the 5-day event from June 14-18. Led by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the cultural showcase in Seoul will feature a diverse programme of 33 events ...
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