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TOKYO / WAM The 9th session of the Abu Dhabi-Japan Economic Council (ADJEC), held in Tokyo, has reaffirmed its commitment to further enhance partnerships and benefits from investments opportunities in Abu Dhabi and Japan. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (Added), and Kodaira Nobuyori, President of Japan Cooperation Centre for the Middle East (JCCME), ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) won 26 prestigious local, regional, and international awards in 2022, raising its record of awards to 410 (68 local, 69 regional, 273 global) between 2015 and 2022. Dewa also marked another breakthrough by achieving the Guinness World Records for the “largest single-site water desalination facility in the world” with a production ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Mubadala Business Management Services (MDC BMS), wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company, announced its rebrand to Solutions+, a Mubadala Company. The core offerings of solutions + will continue to power the back-office engine of major companies in the UAE and internationally — driving change, progress, and value through vital infrastructure functions, ranging from operations to digital ...

DUBAI / WAM The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced the launch of “A Call With Space,” an exclusive event featuring Emirati astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi, which will be held across the UAE. As part of the roadshow, the public will have the opportunity to interact live with Sultan, who is currently on the International Space Station (ISS) undertaking ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Curious minds and aspiring creators are in for a treat this Spring break with the launch of OliOli’s New Atelier – a maker space designed for tinkering, where kids can explore the concepts of electricity, light, motion and balance to build meaningful artefacts that engage both their hands and minds! Future engineers, scientists, architects and artists ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME The British Veterinary Centre recently performed crucial surgery on a Pomeranian puppy who was diagnosed with Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA). PDA is a condition in which a small opening persists between the two main blood vessels leaving the heart, namely the aorta and the pulmonary artery. The surgery was performed to save the puppy’s life, ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME With an impressive retail network of over 305 outlets across 10 countries, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, currently ranked as the 6th largest jewellery retailer in the world, is all set to celebrate Arab Mother’s Day, which falls on the March 21. To commemorate the occasion, the brand has unveiled a special collection of jewellery in 18K ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the provision of $3 million to support the reconstruction of the Palestinian town of Huwara and assist those affected by recent events. The initiative will be implemented by the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), in cooperation with the Emirati-Palestinian Friendship Club, as ...

DUBAI / WAM Al Ansari Financial Services on Thursday announced the offer price range per share and the start of the subscription period for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). The price range for the global offering has been set at between AED1.00 and AED1.03 per share, implying a market capitalisation at a listing of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) announced that its shareholders approved a new dividend policy for 2023–2025 based on a combination of fixed and variable dividends. Under the new policy, the company expects to pay a fixed dividend per share, derived from its utilities earnings, of 3.25 fils in 2023, 3.50 fils in 2024 and 3.75 ...