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  DUBAI / Emirates Business Ezdan Holding Group QPSC priced its 2nd Sukuk transaction, under its US$ 2bn Sukuk EMTN Programme established in 2016. The successful US$ 500 million 5 year Sukuk attracted an order-book of more than US$ 1.2 billion, with 129 investors from around 30 countries participating. Investors from the Middle East took 58% of the issuance, with ...

  DUBAI / Emirates Business Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, announced the upcoming launch of Orbi, a supercharged indoor nature experience and a first in the Middle-East. Collaboratively developed by SEGA Holdings Co., Ltd. and BBC Worldwide, Orbi fuses BBC Earth’s world-leading nature content with SEGA’s ...

  Dubai / WAM The Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC) officially opened its doors at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on Thursday. Director General of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) Mona Al Marri officially opened the event at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, in the presence of CEO of Dubai World Trade Centre and Director General of Dubai’s ...

  Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) and the Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) discussed ways to jointly promote innovation and sustainable development in the emirate. This step aims to strengthen their strategic plans to preserve the environment, enhance Sharjah’s competitiveness and focus on the implementation of relevant research studies to apply the vision and guidance of ...

  Dubai / WAM Senior human resources officers from top companies are leading the hunt for UAE nationals who have a solid work ethic and a desire to learn and grow within their organisations, at the country’s leading platform for Emirati job-seekers. The candidates’ own professional development will also play a key role as Emirati hopefuls, in line with global averages, ...

  Sharjah / WAM The General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC) confirmed its participation together with other leading government entities at this year’s edition of “Careers UAE,” which will be held from at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The SLC’s presence at this three-day event is aimed to attract UAE national talents and encouraging ...

  Kuwait / WAM As part of its commitment to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise on innovation, the UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) signed an MoU with Sabah Al-Ahmad Centre for Giftedness and Creativity (SACGC). The signing took place at SACGC’s premises. The MoU was signed by Fatima Yousef Al Naqbi, the Chief Executive Officer of Innovation at MoF, and Dr. ...

  BRUSSELS / WAM The United Arab Emirates, UAE, pledged AED250 million to support the Syrian people, Dr Maytha bint Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State announced at the Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region, which opened in the Belgian capital. The UAE’s latest donation will be used to support education for refugees to empower them ...

  Dubai / WAM The Zayed Giving Initiative has treated more than 3,000 children and elderly at the Emirates Mobile Field Hospital in Zanzibar. A group of Emirati and Tanzanian physicians volunteered as part of the humanitarian programme to deliver medical aid. The campaign falls in line with the #Year of Giving initiative, as per the directives of President His Highness ...

  Sharjah / WAM Kalimat has announced its participation in the 54th edition of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in Italy to showcase a selection of its titles for children and young people that are compatible with Arab culture and identity. Highlighting its efforts to advance Arabic children’s literature globally, Kalimat, which is the UAE’s leading publisher of Arabic children’s books, ...