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KEZAD announces development of KEZAD Business District (KBD)

ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, has announced the development of KEZAD Business District (KBD), Abu Dhabi’s newest business destination. Strategically located with frontage at the gateway of the E11 arterial corridor between the capital and northern emirates, KEZAD Business ...

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UAE President receives Qatari PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, the two sides exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings, praying to God ...

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UAE participates in Indo Defence 2025 with National Pavilion

ABU DHABI/ WAM The UAE is participating in Indo Defence 2025, held from 11 to 14 June at the Jakarta International Expo. The national pavilion is organised with the support of Tawazun Council and the Ministry of Defence, and as part of the ongoing efforts to enhance UAE’s global presence in the defence sector. Spanning an area of 704 square ...

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ADGM FSRA implements amendments to its digital asset regulatory framework

ABU DHABI / WAM The Financial Services Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) on Tuesday announced the implementation of amendments to its regulatory framework for digital assets, with immediate effect. The implementation of these amendments follows extensive industry engagement and feedback received on Consultation Paper No. 11 of 2024. The focus of the implemented amendments is on revisions ...

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Nasdaq Dubai welcomes listing of $500 million AT1 Sukuk by SIB 

DUBAI / WAM Nasdaq Dubai on Tuesday welcomed the listing of a US$500 million Additional Tier 1 (AT1) Sukuk issued by Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB). The perpetual, non-call six-year AT1 Capital Certificates were issued by SIB Tier 1 Sukuk IIND Ltd and are compliant with Basel III regulations. The issuance attracted strong interest from both regional and international investors, providing ...

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Moscow sees rise in UAE tourists; offers tailored experiences

MOSCOW / WAM Evgeny Kozlov, Chairman of the Moscow City Tourism Committee, confirmed that the Russian capital witnessed a notable rise in the number of tourists arriving from the UAE, with 62,100 visitors in 2024 compared to 18,000 in 2019. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Kozlov highlighted the tourism offerings available in Moscow, especially those tailored for ...

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