ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Prabowo Subianto on the occasion of his victory in the presidential elections in the Republic of Indonesia. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed ...
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Mohammed bin Rashid directs establishing Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority
DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, issued directives to establish the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority, to further promote sustainable practices across sectors, to preserve biodiversity, and expand natural reserves and green spaces in the emirate. The initiative is aimed at creating a solid foundation for ...
Read More »Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi receives Ramadan well-wishers
ABU DHABI/ WAM His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, received this evening at Al Bateen Palace a group of well-wishers for the holy month of Ramadan. His Highness exchanged congratulations and blessings with the group, which included sheikhs and senior officials from various ...
Read More »UAE President congratulates Vladimir Putin on re-election as President of Russia
ABU DHABI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke by telephone today to His Excellency Vladimir Putin, congratulating him on his re-election as President of the Russian Federation in the recent elections. His Highness expressed his best wishes for President Putin’s success in leading his country and achieving the aspirations of its people for further progress ...
Read More »Dubai Holding partners with Ennismore to bring the Delano brand to Dubai
DUBAI/ WAM Dubai Holding today announced that it has partnered with leading global lifestyle and leisure hospitality company Ennismore to introduce its iconic Delano brand to the UAE. Opening later this year at the waterfront destination Bluewaters Dubai, Delano Dubai will be a luxurious destination marked by attention to detail, craftsmanship and personalised experiences. The launch of Delano Dubai forms ...
Read More »Kenya to leverage UAE’s Trade for Development Platform to increase technical expertise in global trade
ABU DHABI/ WAM The Ministry of Economy has announced that Kenya is the latest country to secure access to the UAE’s Trade for Development platform, which was launched by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, during the WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi in February. Dr. Al Zeyoudi said, “The Trade for Development ...
Read More »Corporate Tax registration requests can now be submitted at 23 government service centres across emirates: FTA
ABU DHABI/ WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has made the service to submit Corporate Tax registration requests available through 23 Government Service Centres located across the UAE. In a press statement today, the FTA explained that enabling taxpayers to submit corporate tax registration requests through Government Service Centres allows them to register directly via the “EmaraTax” platform – a ...
Read More »Al Ansari approves AED300 million cash dividend for H2 2023
DUBAI/ WAM Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC (Al Ansari), one of the leading integrated financial services groups in the UAE, held its Annual General Assembly Meeting in Dubai, to consider and approve key resolutions. The shareholders approved the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023, a recommendation by the Board of Directors to distribute a cash dividend of ...
Read More »DP World Foundation provides 360,000 Iftar meals in Ramadan
DUBAI / WAM DP World Foundation (DPWF) has teamed up with the Dubai Charity Association to distribute 12,000 Iftar meals daily to workers in the JAFZA community throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan. In a joint effort reflecting the values of tolerance and compassion associated with Ramadan, DPWF — the philanthropic arm of DP World — has embarked on this ...
Read More »Tabreed approves record high dividend payment for FY 2023
DUBAI / WAM Tabreed, the UAE’s leading international district cooling company, held its Annual General Assembly (AGA), during which shareholders approved a record high dividend payment of 15.5 fils per share, paid fully in cash. As disclosed in the company’s recent full-year results for 2023, this represents an increase of 15% over the previous year and recognises Tabreed’s strong financial ...
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