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SHARJAH/ WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has engaged in high-level discussions with a Thai diplomatic delegation, exploring avenues for enhancing economic cooperation and boosting the trade exchange volume between the two countries. Both sides also discussed the potential establishment of a Thai Business Council, under the auspices of the Sharjah Chamber, to stimulate joint investments and ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Jamal Bin Saif Al Jarwan, Secretary-General of the UAE International Investors Council (UAEIIC), stated that UAE investments abroad are performing well despite global economic fluctuations. The UAE is expanding its investment portfolio to secure future generations with valuable and viable projects, demonstrating sound economic management and commitment to development and cooperation. Al Jarwan said, “The UAE has ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, attended the unveiling of a new investment fund valued at $10 million by the IOTA Ecosystem DLT Foundation during Investopia 2024. The fund’s primary goal is to promote the development of TradeTech solutions and support of startups and venture projects based on digital technology ...

GENEVA / WAM The UAE Parliamentary Group at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) participated in the 37th session of the Forum of Women Parliamentarians, held on the sidelines of the 148th IPU Assembly and the 213th session of the Governing Council in Geneva, Switzerland. The forum discussed the draft resolution of the Standing Committee on Peace and International Security on “Addressing ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will honour the winners of the Dubai Government Excellence Programme 2024 during an awards ceremony to be held tomorrow at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The list of winners includes government entities and individuals. The announcement of the ...

DUBAI / WAM Aligned with its global and local sustainable development targets, Enoc Group once again showcased its commitment towards sustainability and energy efficiency by supporting “Earth Hour 2024: The Biggest Hour for Earth”. Joining millions of people in the UAE and around the world to encourage collective action towards climate change, Enoc switched off non-essential lights at its headquarters ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain. They exchanged greetings on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan and prayed to God Almighty, asking for His blessings to bring goodness and prosperity. They also ...

  Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS), the 3rd round of the Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup is set to take place in Scottsdale, Arizona between 28-30 March in conjunction ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a written message from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, on further strengthening the privileged relations between the two fraternal countries. The message was handed over to His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister ...

NEW YORK / WAM The UN General Assembly on Thursday adopted a landmark resolution on the promotion of “safe, secure and trustworthy” artificial intelligence (AI) systems that will also benefit sustainable development for all. Adopting a United States-led draft resolution without a vote, the Assembly also highlighted the respect, protection and promotion of human rights in the design, development, deployment ...