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Abu Dhabi / WAM HH Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Rail, witnessed the signing of the terms sheet for a strategic partnership for sustainable transportation between Etihad Rail, the developer of the UAE Railway Network, and Borouge, a leading petrochemical company that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefin solutions, to transport 1.3 million tons of ...

  Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, announced 25% construction completion of the immersive, multi-sensory attraction teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, located in the Saadiyat Cultural District. A partnership with teamLab, the globally acclaimed, interdisciplinary Tokyo-based art collective, teamLab ...

  Sharjah / WAM The fourth edition of the Furniture 360 exhibition, organised by the Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), kicks off on Tuesday lasts until December 4, offering discounts, promotions and creative ideas on a wide range of furniture and home furnishings. Over 250 major international and local ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Zayed University announced the launch of the Zai Centre, a pioneering new research centre focused on Arabic teaching and learning, which will be the first academic institution in the UAE to look at how Arabic is taught around the world. Led by internationally acclaimed academic Dr. Hanada Taha Thomure, Zai will identify best practice for ...

  Sharjah / WAM His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, affirmed that November 30 is a day to remember the righteous martyrs of the homeland who defended the soil, pride and dignity of this country. In a speech addressed by “Nation Shield” magazine on the occasion of Commemoration Day, which ...

  Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Mubadala Health has announced the launch of a pilot program that supports parents across the emirate of Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), furthering its commitment to safeguard and support the physical and mental well-being of parents and children. This pilot program focuses on Community Awareness and Child Development ...

Bloomberg South Korea ordered striking cement truck drivers back to work in a dramatic step it said was necessary because of the threat to the nation’s economy. The government issued the order during a cabinet meeting led by President Yoon Suk-yeol, and warned that violators will face legal action. This is the first time such a decree has been put ...

Bloomberg Toyota Motor Corp produced 771,382 vehicles in October, down from a record of 887,733 the previous month, and warned of an uncertain outlook due to Covid and semiconductor shortages. Output was up 23% from October 2021, when supply chains were disrupted by the spread of Covid in Southeast Asia, Toyota said in a statement. The world’s biggest automaker is ...

  Bloomberg Asian markets including China continue to show growing demand for high quality dietary supplements despite Covid-related disruptions and the general economic downturn, according to Australian vitamin manufacturer Blackmores Ltd. The company expects spending on vitamins and supplements to remain resilient to economic slowdowns, CEO Alastair Symington said in an interview with Bloomberg Television.

  Bloomberg Billionaire Guo Guangchang’s Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co is considering a sale of Indian drugmaker Gland Pharma Ltd after receiving interest from potential buyers, people familiar with the matter said. Fosun Pharma, a listed arm of Chinese conglomerate Fosun International Ltd, has been working with an adviser as it informally gauges interest in its controlling stake in Gland, ...