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ABU DHABI / WAM The Meeting of Muslim Religious Leaders of BRICS Countries honoured TRENDS, represented by its CEO, Dr Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, with the “Personality of the Year 2025” award, in recognition of his scientific and research efforts in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals. The award coincided with the 11th anniversary of the establishment of TRENDS Research & Advisory. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries on Monday announced that its shares have been selected for inclusion in the FTSE Emerging Index — part of the FTSE Russell Global Equity Index Series (GEIS) – with inclusion effective when markets open on September 22. ADNOC Gas believes this milestone will enhance its visibility among global institutional investors, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM ADGM, the international financial centre (IFC) of Abu Dhabi, reinforced its position as the largest and fastest-growing financial hub in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region during the first half of 2025, with more than 11,000 active licenses and a 42% jump in assets under management. During the period, ADGM also emerged as the ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Rabdan Academy will host its 2025 graduation ceremony on 15 September 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The ceremony will be attended by senior officials, decision-makers, and ...

 ISTANBUL / GULF TIME Following its landmark international launches beneath the Pyramids of Giza and along Egypt’s North Coast in El-Alamein, Binghatti has now brought its global vision to Turkey, Istanbul, with the unveiling of its AED 2 billion Dubai development, Binghatti Skyblade. The international project launch was celebrated with a prestigious gala dinner at the five-star Rixos Tersane Istanbul, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM TRENDS Research & Advisory participated as a Research Partner in the 6th International Conference – Spiritual Silk Road: The Role of Moral Values in Bridging Nations and Continents. The conference was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 4th to 5th September, with the participation of leading scholars, thinkers, and religious leaders worldwide. Dr. Mohammed Abdullah ...

DUBAI/WAM Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, chaired the first meeting of the UAE Logistics Integration Council, held at the Dubai headquarters of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. The Council brings together all entities related to the logistics sector, both federal and local, including ports, roads, transportation, customs, railways, border crossings, and others. This makes it ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Health has announced its participation in the World Health Expo Tech (WHX Tech 2025), taking place in Dubai from 8th to 10th September at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event serves as a global platform to showcase the latest innovations and smart technologies in digital healthcare. The event will bring together more than 5,000 healthcare ...

KABUL/WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has delivered the first shipment of Emirati medical aid to support the Afghan people and ease the suffering of those affected by the recent earthquake that struck several regions. The initiative is part of urgent relief efforts ordered by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with close follow-up from H.H. Sheikh ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Australia to enhance cooperation in attracting Australian companies to Dubai and supporting the expansion of Dubai Chamber of Commerce members into Victoria, while advancing collaboration on specialised trade exhibitions, investment missions, and the exchange of commercial and economic data. ...