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ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE has dispatched one more aircraft to Lebanon loaded with 40 tonnes of relief materials, including food and medical supplies, shelter equipment, and other essentials. This is the 12th plane sent to the country as part of the ongoing “UAE stands with Lebanon” campaign. The two-week campaign was launched on 8th October as per directives of President ...

MOSCOW / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, on Monday inaugurated the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Education Centre at Primakov School in Moscow as part of His Highness’ official visit to Russia. The two leaders watched a presentation that highlighted the centre’s curriculum and its ...

MOSCOW/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen ties as part of the strategic partnership between the two countries. They also addressed several regional and international issues of mutual interest. This discussion took place during His Excellency President Vladimir Putin’s ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez) continues to build on its position as a premier destination for global investment, following a successful week-long roadshow across Canada. The initiative engaged Canadian businesses, showcasing the wide range of investment opportunities and strategic advantages that make Ras Al Khaimah a leading gateway for business expansion into the Middle ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Adnec Group, a 100% owned subsidiary of Modon Holding, on Monday announced that it has signed definitive agreements for the acquisition of 100 percent of the share capital of Royal Catering Services LLC, an Abu Dhabi-based catering service provider. Royal Catering has over 2,500 employees and a production capacity of more than 50,000 meals daily. Serving ...

DUBAI / WAM Energy sector leaders and officials in the UAE emphasised that World Energy Day serves as a call for collective action and global cooperation, while also providing an opportunity to celebrate the nation’s achievements in the energy sector. The remarks were part of a press statement released by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) in recognition of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE is participating in 2024 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) in Washington, DC, from October 21 to 26 2024. Represented by the Ministry of Finance, the UAE delegation will be led by Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Finance. The delegation also includes ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Lulu Retail Holdings PLC on Monday announced its intention to proceed with an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and to list its shares for trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). In a press release on Monday, the company said that a total of 2,582,226,338 ordinary shares, each with a nominal value of $0.014 (which is ...

ROME / WAM Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), has met with the UAE-Italy Friendship Group chaired by Salvatore Caiata, and discussed ways to strengthen parliamentary cooperation between the FNC and the Italian Parliament, including coordination on issues of mutual interest. During the meeting at the Italian Parliament, both sides emphasised their shared alignment on crucial international ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Organising Committee of the Global Media Congress (GMC) 2024 has announced the opening of online registration for visitors and representatives of local, regional, and international media to participate in the third edition of the Congress. Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of ...