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SHARJAH / WAM A high-level delegation from British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca visited Al Qassimi Hospital for Women and Children to learn closely about hospital facilities, its specialised departments and the level of the diagnostic and therapeutic services provided there. The delegation was accompanied by Dr Youssif Al Serkal, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Ministry’s Hospitals Sector. The visit ...

DUBAI / Emirates Business Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its regulatory arm Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera), launched a first-of-its-kind electronic system titled ‘Mollak’ that incorporates innovations to ensure that justice and transparency are maintained. DLD prioritises customer satisfaction and hap- piness, in line with national strategies, and developed this system to help co-owned property owners and ascertain smooth and ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Customs has stepped-up coordination with Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) on procedures applied for detection, inspection and detention or release of controlled materials, while ensuing facilitation of passenger movement and border protection. This cooperation was discussed during a visit of the FANR delegation to Dubai Customs’ Passenger Operations Department. The delegation was headed by Christer ...

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), a subsidiary of DMCC, the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, announced on Saturday the successful completion of three rough and polished diamond tenders hosted between July 16 and 23. Over 200 companies convened in Almas Tower to analyse and value the stones with ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received in Abu Dhabi on Saturday His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, who is currently visiting the UAE. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed welcomed King Abdullah’s visit, which stems from the keenness ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE is a major contributor to and supporter of the humanitarian and development efforts being made by the government and people of Ethiopia to assist displaced persons and people affected by adverse humanitarian conditions, said Tagesse Chafo, the Speaker of the Ethiopian House of Peoples Representatives. ‘‘The UAE has always been at the forefront in ...

ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced on Saturday that it has issued an environmental social & governance (ESG) disclosure guidelines for listed companies. The launch of this set of 31 key performance indicators (KPIs) is aligned with ADX strategy which is designed to support economic growth, while providing a sustainable trading environment and encouraging the ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates business Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer Imkan announced the acquisition of a substantial plot of land in Egypt’s New Cairo district and the appointment of a new CEO for the Egyptian arm of its real estate business, Imkan Misr. Walid El-Hindi, CEO, Imkan, said: “Our latest plot acquisition in New Cairo is a clear indication of ...

Bloomberg President Donald Trump rejected Apple Inc’s bid to avoid tariffs on some computer parts it manufactures in China, saying the company should instead make the components in the US. The Cupertino, California-based technology giant has asked the Trump administration to exclude key components that make up the forthcoming Mac Pro high-end desktop computer from 25 percent import tariffs, weeks ...

Bloomberg Wanda Sports Group Co fell 36 percent in its trading debut after its US initial public offering raised only $190 million, less than half its earlier goal for the listing. The American depositary shares priced in the IPO at $8 and then opened at $6. The shares ended the day worth only $5.16 a share, valuing the Beijing-based company ...