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US futures rise with Fed in focus, Alphabet up in premarket trading

NEW YORK / WAM/ BLOOMBERG Stocks rose as investors awaited near-term trading cues in a busy week of inflation data and policy decisions from the Federal Reserve and Japan. Futures on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 climbed after Bloomberg reported that Apple Inc is in talks to build Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence engine into the iPhone. Google parent company ...

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RoyalJet celebrates its 20th anniversary

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME RoyalJet, the premium private jet operator, is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. Since its launch in 2003, RoyalJet has become one of the leading players in the global business aviation industry. With a fleet of 11 Boeing Business Jets and over 500 dedicated employees, RoyalJet has earned a loyal international client base ...

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Air Arabia shareholders approve 20% dividend distribution for FY2023

SHARJAH / WAM Air Arabia PJSC shareholders approved the distribution of a 20 percent cash dividend for the financial year ended on December 31, 2023 (FY2023), at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The dividend, which is equivalent to 20 fils per share, underscores another year of record financial performance for the award-winning low-cost carrier. The Board of Directors’ recommendation ...

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Sharjah’s SCCI inaugurates ‘Souq Al Freej’ market

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) inaugurated the “Souq Al Freej” Ramadan market, as part of the 34th edition of Sharjah Ramadan Festival. The initiative, which is held at Sharjah National Park and runs until April 4, emphasises the Chamber’s commitment to bolstering small and medium-sized ventures and supporting productive families, offering them a unique ...

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Bodour Al Qasimi reveals shortlists for PublisHer Excellence Awards

LONDON / WAM Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has revealed nine shortlisted nominees for the inaugural PublisHer Excellence Awards, which recognise outstanding women who have made a clear difference to the publishing industry. The PublisHer and Kalimat Group founder announced the names during The London Book Fair in a video message, saying they had been picked from 113 candidates. ...

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PureHealth Holding reports significant 2023 achievements

ABU DHABI / ad media office PureHealth Holding PJSC has announced its financial results for the period ended on December 31, 2023, delivering a strong performance attributed to the group’s local and international expansion, ahead of its initial public offering in December 2023. PureHealth has completed a series of value-accretive acquisitions, enhancing operational capacity and subsequently revenue generation capabilities. During ...

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Ireland on National Day

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Michael D Higgins, President of the Republic of Ireland, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE  and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness ...

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Free access to Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation during Ramadan

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) announced free access to the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan. The museum will operate in two visiting slots from 9 am to 2 pm and from 9 pm to 11 pm, welcoming guests every day except Friday. However, it will adjust its evening hours by closing during ...

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