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ABU DHABI/WAM The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) announced the continuation of its existing funding programmes by offering new financial package to support Emirati entrepreneurs with both emerging and established projects in Abu Dhabi’s priority sectors. KFED continues to accept applications for medium and long-term loans designed to fulfil the requirements of innovative business ventures. The funding programmes include ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi University (ADU) as part of its efforts to enhance collaboration with leading academic institutions. The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in areas such as research, studies, training, and career development. It also seeks to expand opportunities for training and employment at international financial ...

DUBAI/WAM Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is set to welcome a diverse international presence at its upcoming edition, which will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from April 28 to May 1. This year’s show will see notable growth in participation from key regions, including Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and the Americas, reflecting continued recovery and rising ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the dates of its leading global forum, Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, for its seventh edition. The gathering will take place from April 27 to 29 2025 at Manarat Al Saadiyat, within the Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi. With the theme, Culture for Humanity ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Al Seer Marine, a frontrunner in the maritime industry and a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), announced the delivery of motor tankers Tabit and Rigel, the final two vessels in its series of six new build Medium Range (MR) tankers ordered from K Shipbuilding Korea. These vessels feature Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) and are built ready ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree promoting and appointing Faisal Saeed AL Mheiri as Director-General of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources. Faisal Saeed AL Mheiri has held several leadership positions in human resources, talent development, and national workforce empowerment across government and private sector entities. AL Mheiri ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Ghanim Mubarak Rashid Al Hajeri as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports. Al Hajeri has held several leadership roles across the public and private sectors, including the Sports Coordination Council, the UAE Handball Federation Board of Directors, and the UAE Volleyball Federation ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday received a delegation from the Federal National Council (FNC) at Qasr Al Bateen in Abu Dhabi to mark the holy month of Ramadan. During the meeting, His Highness exchanged Ramadan greetings with FNC members in the presence of His Excellency Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the FNC, ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 34 new judges appointed to the Dubai Courts at the Union House in Dubai. The ceremony was also attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and ...

DUBAI/WAM SAMANA Developers announced its plans to develop a AED40 million endowment building in Dubai in support of the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. Coinciding with Ramadan, the campaign is launched in honour of fathers in the UAE and aims to create a sustainable ...