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GAZA/WAM Three UAE convoys loaded with various humanitarian aid crossed this week into the Gaza Strip through the Egyptian Rafah Border Crossing. This is part of the UAE’s efforts to support and provide relief to the Palestinians during the current circumstances in line with “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3”. The convoys consist of 29 trucks carrying more than 364 tonnes of ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai has been ranked eighth worldwide and first in the Middle East in the Global Power City Index 2024 (GPCI) for the second year in a row. In an annual study released by Japan’s Mori Memorial Foundation, the index highlights Dubai’s role as a leader in innovation, economic dynamism, and global connectivity. This achievement makes Dubai the only city ...

RAHIM YAR KHAN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday met with His Excellency Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. During the meeting, which took place in the city of Rahim Yar Khan in Pakistan, His Highness and the Pakistani Prime Minister discussed cooperation between the UAE and Pakistan and ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE’s job market has solidified its position as a global destination for professionals seeking opportunities across various sectors. This achievement is attributed to the country’s thriving and diversified national economy, supported by an investment-friendly environment that enhances its attractiveness. The UAE is among the most attractive markets for skilled professionals and talent from around the globe, thanks ...

DUBAI/ WAM Dubai International (DXB) is on track to welcome 4.3 million guests in the first 15 days of the year, setting the stage for its busiest January yet. Daily traffic is projected to peak on 3rd January, with over 311,000 guests expected. With an average of 287,000 guests passing through daily during this period—8% higher than the same period ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, said that the group has solidified its position as a leading facilitator of global trade and logistics through unprecedented global expansion and strategic investments in 2024. The group ended its eventful year with the inaguartion of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, the latest infrastructure ...

DUBAI/ WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, graciously dedicated his Accession Day to his esteemed wife, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum, whom he reverently referred to as the “most beautiful thing” in his life, his “greatest supporter,” and the “soul of Dubai” Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s Accession Day as Ruler ...

DUBAI/WAM The Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on promoting sustainable, climate-resilient, inclusive, and green urban development in the UAE through a combination of support mechanisms, training, knowledge platforms, and knowledge-sharing events. Leveraging insights from both the public and private sectors, this partnership will address ...

DUBAI/WAM The “Yad Al Khair” Committee under the Rental Disputes Center in Dubai has received a donation of AED 3 million from the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment. The donation reflects the spirit of solidarity and humanity prevailing in the UAE, and aims to promote social cohesion to resolve certain humanitarian cases and release individuals detained ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre of the UAE’s capital, has announced an updated fee schedule for obtaining and renewing an ADGM commercial licence. Effective from January 1 2025, fee reductions of 50 percent or more apply to non-financial and retail businesses within the ADGM jurisdiction. This initiative aims to enhance ADGM’s business ecosystem, making ...