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ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has reported the mobilisation of over AED17 billion in sustainable finance as of year-end 2024, marking continued progress toward its AED60 billion sustainable finance commitment by 2030. This update coincides with the release of ADIB’s 2024 Sustainability Report, which details material advancements in climate alignment, ESG governance, and inclusive growth in line with ...

ABU DHABI / WAM TRENDS Research & Advisory has launched its Virtual Office in Paris, a strategic step to enhance knowledge communication between think tanks regionally and internationally. This move is part of the centre’s comprehensive research strategy, focusing on producing impactful knowledge, particularly in foresight studies. The new office relies on an advanced digital infrastructure that allows the organisation ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Department of Human Resources (SDHR) held a joint coordination meeting with the Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) and the Legal Department of Sharjah (LDS) to enhance institutional cooperation. The meeting aimed to discuss various administrative and financial topics and share expertise. The meeting was attended by Abdullah Ibrahim Al-Zaabi, Executive Council Member of Sharjah and Head ...

RIO DE JANEIRO / WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met with Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, on the sidelines of the visit to the Federative Republic of Brazil to attend the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. During the meeting, the two ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Sir David Tiva Kapu, Governor-General of the Solomon Islands, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME After nearly two decades of shaping thoughtfully designed communities, Takmeel Real Estate Development L.L.C. is entering a transformative new era. With a proven track record of over 100 completed projects across the UAE, this homegrown developer is now unveiling its ambitious development roadmap for 2025 a dynamic pipeline valued at AED 1.5 billion, with AED 550 ...

RIO DE JANEIRO/AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has led the UAE delegation at the 17th BRICS Summit, which was inaugurated in Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, by His Excellency Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil. This year’s summit, chaired by Brazil, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice ...

RIO DE JANEIRO/WAM The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance, participated in the 10th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the New Development Bank (NDB) of the BRICS group, held on 4–5 July in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The UAE delegation included Ali Abdullah Sharafi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for International Financial Relations at the Ministry ...

DUBAI/WAM Under the umbrella of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, Suqia UAE has contributed to the second edition of the humanitarian community campaign “Al Freej Fridge” by providing 700,000 bottles of cold water to be distributed to workers at their job sites across various areas of Dubai. The initiative aims to ease the impact of summer heat on ...