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Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi is preparing to launch the 18th edition of the International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (Adihex 2021), where the efforts of the Higher Organising Committee are intensifying to organise the largest event of its kind in the Middle East and Africa, from September 27 to October 3, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec). ...

Sharjah / WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has announced the launch of its corporate digital banking services, providing an integrated banking experience characterised by speed, flexibility and security. Rahma Mohammed Al Shamsi, Head of Corporate Banking Group, Sharjah Islamic Bank, said that it is part of the bank’s efforts to enable companies to obtain an integrated digital banking experience, allowing ...

Dubai / WAM Expo 2020 Dubai is expected to create huge tangible and intangible economic benefits for the emirate and the wider region, with new and expanded infrastructure serving business communities and societies for the long-term, says Shukri Eid, Managing Director, Gulf Region, Cisco. “What’s fascinating is the sheer scale of Expo 2020. We are talking about vast investments in ...

Dubai / WAM The Dubai Sports Council announced the completion of the evaluation of Dubai clubs and football companies for the “Dubai Sports Excellence Model Awards” in collaboration with an internationally renowned specialist to ensure transparency. The council had received more than 100 nomination files for the fifth edition of Dubai Sports Excellence Model Awards, which takes into consideration the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Government has unveiled a global campaign, entitled ‘United Global Emirates’, to attract foreign investment and talents and promote the features that distinguish the UAE as one of the world’s most dynamic, competitive and innovative business hubs. The ‘United Global Emirates’ campaign will champion the world-class capabilities, services, infrastructure, legal frameworks and resources available to ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Adnoc Drilling Company on Monday announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering and to list its shares for trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). 7.5% of Adnoc Drilling’s issued share capital, will be included in the Offering to individuals and other investors in the UAE and to Adnoc Group Companies Employees ...

KABUL / WAM As part of the air bridge, directed by HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces to support the Afghan people, the fourth UAE aid plane arrived — in less than 48 hours — to the Afghan capital, Kabul, carrying medical and food aid, support ...

AJMAN / WAM Salem Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, discussed, with K Kalimutu, Indian Consul General for Trade and Economy to Dubai, ways of enhancing the commercial and economic cooperation between the UAE, specifically the emirate of Ajman, and India. During the meeting, which was held at the headquarters of the chamber and attended ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE ministers and officials have said that the UAE’s In-Country Value (ICV) Programme, which was launched by the UAE government as part of “Projects of the 50”, will help drive industrial development and consolidate its position as a leading global advanced industries hub and one of world’s most attractive countries for foreign direct investment. In exclusive statements ...

BOGOR / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led an official delegation to Bogor for discussions with Indonesia to deepen trade and investment relations. Indonesia is one of eight countries with which the UAE is seeking trading agreements as part of the ‘Projects of the 50’ initiative. Al Zeyoudi and his delegation met ...