SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank PJSC approved, during its annual general assembly held, a capital increase through a strategic rights issue aimed at raising total proceeds of up to AED2.59 billion. This initiative marks a significant step in accelerating the bank’s strong organic growth and delivering long-term intrinsic value to shareholders. The rights issue offers shareholders an opportunity to …
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YAOUNDÉ / WAM The UAE participated in the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), held in the capital of Cameroon, Yaoundé. The UAE delegation was led by Fahad Al Gergawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, and included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Trade, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Central Bank of the …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Marking its 10th year of operations, ADGM, Abu Dhabi’s International Financial Centre (IFC), delivered another year of solid growth and strategic milestones, reinforcing its role in advancing Abu Dhabi’s status as the ‘Capital of Capital’. Building on the strong momentum of recent years, ADGM continued to attract substantial international capital, world-class talent and leading institutions to …
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SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree regarding the establishment of the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Complex. According to the decree, a specialised institution in space science and astronomy will be established in the Emirate of Sharjah under the name “Sharjah Space and …
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GULF TIME Omar Harfouch presents Concerto for Peace in Dubai on Friday, April 3 as an inspirational display of devotion national pride at its core. No matter what, Dubai has shown incredible resiliency and remained anchored on its vitality which never failed to amaze the whole world. Remarkably, restaurants welcome guests, shops operate like usual, beaches still attract visitors, and …
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DUBAI / GULF TIME The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library organised a virtual session titled “The Child Behind the Behavior,” presented by specialist Jocelyne Chidiac via Zoom. The session was part of The Knowledge and Specialised Sciences Program, held in line with the Year of Family. This session is the first in a series dedicated to parenting and enhancing educational awareness …
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with His Excellency Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, during which he condemned the terrorist attack targeting his residence in Duhok Governorate. His Highness reaffirmed the UAE’s support for all efforts to enhance the security of the Republic of …
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a virtual meeting with US Senator Joni Ernst, during which they discussed strategic cooperation between the UAE and the United States and their shared commitment to further strengthening ties in a way that serves their mutual interests and benefits their peoples. The meeting also addressed …
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from His Excellency Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic of the Congo, to discuss the latest developments in the region and their implications for regional and international peace and security, as well as their impact on the global economy. The two …
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ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defences on 29th March 2026 engaged 16 ballistic missiles and 42 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,914 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, …
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