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  Dubai / WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has launched six business groups within the F&B industry for HORECA traders, meat and poultry, bakeries, organic food, groceries as well as hypermarkets and supermarkets sectors. “We are on track to reach our goal of setting up 100 business groups by March 2023. ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has stepped up volunteering initiatives by launching an expanded campaign titled ‘Voluntary Service: A Culture and a Commitment’, with the formation of the Judicial Department Volunteer Team (Dhukhr). The launch of this volunteer campaign is part of the ADJD’s involvement in community outreach, in line with the directives of ...

Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time The stage is set for the third round of 22ft Rabdan Dhow sailing race. Organised by Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club as the part of Maritime Heritage Festival, the race to be held off the heights of Lulu Island at 3pm on Friday. More than 50 dhows had confirmed their entry for this round. The ...

Bloomberg Taiwan will offer 500,000 tourists a cash or discount incentive this year as it tries to shore up its post-pandemic travel industry and boost spending. The incentives, worth NT$5,000 ($165) each, were announced as part of a NT$5.3 billion package to attract international tourists. The total value of the perks comes to NT$2.5 billion ($82.4 million). A spokesperson for ...

  Bloomberg Data centre operator GDS Holdings Ltd is considering selling a minority stake in its international business for about $300 million to $400 million to a strategic partner, according to people familiar with the matter. The Shanghai-based digital infrastructure company is working with an adviser and is weighing selling about a 30% to 40% stake in the assets, the ...

  Bloomberg Thailand plans to enlist the services of private companies to boost response to its long-term resident visa program targeted at highly-skilled foreign workers and wealthy pensioners. The firms will assist government agencies to draw more applications for the 10-year resident visas unveiled last year, according to Narit Therdsteerasukdi, secretary-general of Thailand’s Board of Investment. They will also promote ...

  Bloomberg Singapore’s core inflation, the gauge closely-watched by the central bank, rose to a 14-year high, even after the central bank has tightened policy five times since October 2021. The measure, which excludes private transport and accommodation, rose 5.5% in January from a year earlier, the fastest pace since November 2008 according to a statement. That compares with a ...

  Bloomberg Grab Holdings Ltd brought forward its profitability target after posting a narrower quarterly loss, helped by reduced spending by the Southeast Asian ride-hailing and food-delivery provider. The stock jumped 8% in pre-market trading after Grab said it expects to reach positive adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation in the final quarter of 2023. It previously expected ...

  Bloomberg Vietnam’s property debt crisis is intensifying as the country’s second-largest developer joined the ranks of peers seeking debt extensions after failing to repay a bond on time. No Va Land Investment Group said it will delay repayment of a 1 trillion dong ($42 million) note originally due on February 12 and asked holders for an extension or to ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE’s Joint Operations Command has announced that the “Chivalrous Knight / 2” operation has entered the recovery and rehabilitation stage to support those affected by the earthquake in Syria and Türkiye. The Joint Operations Command — through maritime aid corridor — will mobilise humanitarian, food, and medical assistance while continuing the operations through the existing ...