Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Korea Federation of Small and Medium Business (KBIZ) signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen economic and trading relationships between their respective members. Signed in Abu Dhabi, the cooperation agreement stipulates that both parties shall support the business environment as a global system for positive partnerships ...
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Sharjah Islamic Bank’s net profit up 13.9% in Q1 2022
Sharjah / WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) announced an increase in its operating profit before provisions by 17.1%, amounting to AED 248.5 million for the first quarter 2022, compared to AED 212.2 million for the same period of the previous year. Net profit amounts to AED 187.0 million for the quarter ended March 31 compared to AED 164.2 million ...
Read More »Medyaf launches ‘explore tourism industry in Dubai’
Dubai / WAM Medyaf, the industry nationalisation initiative at Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, has launched the ‘Explore the Tourism Industry in Dubai’ initiative. Designed to empower Emirati talents seeking to join the tourism workforce with the fundamental knowledge and skills, the initiative offers an immersive programme of interactive workshops, field ...
Read More »UAE takes part in meet to confront illegal Israeli policies in Jerusalem
Abu Dhabi / WAM Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, headed the UAE delegation to the fourth meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee in charge of international action to confront illegal Israeli policies and measures in the city Jerusalem. The meeting was held at the invitation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in its capacity as Chair of ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi, South Korea ink deal to promote investment opportunities
Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Korea Federation of Small and Medium Business (KBIZ) signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen economic and trading relationships between their respective members. Signed in Abu Dhabi, the cooperation agreement stipulates that both parties shall support the business environment as a global system for positive partnerships ...
Read More »Medyaf launches ‘explore tourism industry in Dubai’
Dubai / WAM Medyaf, the industry nationalisation initiative at Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, has launched the ‘Explore the Tourism Industry in Dubai’ initiative. Designed to empower Emirati talents seeking to join the tourism workforce with the fundamental knowledge and skills, the initiative offers an immersive programme of interactive workshops, field ...
Read More »Over 3,000 sailors to compete in 5th Dalma Race Festival
Abu Dhabi / WAM Al Dhafra Region will host the fifth edition of the Historic Dalma Sailing Festival’s 60-FT Dhow Race from May 7-20, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region. The 60-foot traditional dhow race, with a prize fund of AED25 million, is the highlight of the ...
Read More »du donates AED1mn to ‘1 Billion Meals’ initiative
Dubai / WAM du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced a donation of AED1 million to the “1 Billion Meals” initiative, the largest of its kind in the region, which aims to assist and provide sustainable food support to the underprivileged in 50 countries. The initiative has achieved exceptional success since the first days of its launch ...
Read More »Oil settles little changed as low supplies offset cloudy outlook
Bloomberg Oil edged higher after a tumultuous session where traders weighed concerns about tight global supply with Germany announcing a ban on Russian oil and a sharp drop in US crude inventories. West Texas Intermediate settled above $102 on Wednesday after swinging between gains and losses. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said that the country plans to stop importing oil ...
Read More »UAE announces Eid holidays for federal govt employees
DUBAI / WAM The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources on Thursday announced that the Eid al-Fitr holiday for the federal entities in the UAE will begin on Ramadan 29 (corresponding to April 30) until Shawwal 3, 1443 Hijri, which is yet to be declared. The authority also offered greetings to the people of the UAE and Arab and ...
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