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SHARJAH / WAM Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Shurooq, led a detailed trip to three upcoming project developments of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in Sharjah’s historic and naturally diverse eastern region of Khorfakkan. Sheikha Bodour was accompanied on her visit by Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, Chief Executive Officer of Shurooq, and several of the ...

SHARJAH / WAM In line with the directives of HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, aimed at providing a stable and decent life for citizens, the Sharjah Debt Settlement Committee (SDSC) approved AED69.426 million to clear the debt of 131 citizens. Rashid Ahmed bin Al Shaikh, Chairman of Al Dewan Al ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today visited Captain Mohammed Salem Al Nuaimi, who is receiving treatment at Zayed Military Hospital for injuries sustained in the recent terrorist attack in the Republic of Somalia. The incident claimed the lives of several members of the UAE armed forces who were providing training to the Somali ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME The UAE’s real estate market continues to rise amid higher demand from buyers and investors alike. In its quarterly economic review 2023, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) said that despite global uncertainty and tight monetary stances worldwide, the UAE real estate sector continued its good performance from July to October 2023. According to a ...

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) employees have recycled 499,541 plastic bottles and aluminium cans from October 2022 until the end of December 2023. This is equivalent to diverting 7,108 kilograms of waste from landfills. Dewa provides smart machines to recycle plastic bottles and aluminium cans in some of its buildings. These machines are operated using ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has reviewed the UAE Government’s financial achievements and initiatives for the year 2023. The outcome included 151 Cabinet decisions related to the financial sector, covering the launch of new policies and initiatives, legislations and laws, as well ...

DUBAI / WAM dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced the successful integration of autonomous drones into its cargo operations in Dubai, UAE. dnata’s strategic initiative has significantly enhanced operational efficiencies, delivering remarkable benefits for airline customers at both Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) airports. Key results include 20 percent reduction in processing times ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE A new study developed by the Business & Economics Intelligence Sector at the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry revealed that the number of AI companies registered in Abu Dhabi grew at a compound annual rate of 67% between 2021 and 2023. The substantial increase in the registration of companies further bolsters Abu ...

DUBAI / WAM After three decades as a strategic platform enhancing the global appeal of the UAE’s home-grown marine sector, a host of the country’s most innovative brands are proudly showcasing their latest luxury lifestyle products at the 30th anniversary edition of Dubai International Boat Show — the region’s largest and most established marine lifestyle event — which was until ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) affirmed that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announcement regarding the UAE’s completion of the requirements of the agreed Action Plan with the FATF and its exit from the enhanced monitoring process reflects the synergy of national efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. It also reflects close ...