Sharjah / WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has announced the launch of its corporate digital banking services, providing an integrated banking experience characterised by speed, flexibility and security. Rahma Mohammed Al Shamsi, Head of Corporate Banking Group, Sharjah Islamic Bank, said that it is part of the bank’s efforts to enable companies to obtain an integrated digital banking experience, allowing ...
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Expo 2020 to create far-reaching economic benefits, says Cisco MD
Dubai / WAM Expo 2020 Dubai is expected to create huge tangible and intangible economic benefits for the emirate and the wider region, with new and expanded infrastructure serving business communities and societies for the long-term, says Shukri Eid, Managing Director, Gulf Region, Cisco. “What’s fascinating is the sheer scale of Expo 2020. We are talking about vast investments in ...
Read More »DSC completes evaluation of clubs, sports companies
Dubai / WAM The Dubai Sports Council announced the completion of the evaluation of Dubai clubs and football companies for the “Dubai Sports Excellence Model Awards” in collaboration with an internationally renowned specialist to ensure transparency. The council had received more than 100 nomination files for the fifth edition of Dubai Sports Excellence Model Awards, which takes into consideration the ...
Read More »Neptune considers merger with its rival Harbour Energy
Bloomberg Neptune Energy Group Ltd, the private equity-backed explorer, is considering options including a merger with Harbour Energy Plc that could create one of Europe’s largest independent oil and gas companies, people familiar with the matter said. Neptune, part-owned by Carlyle Group Inc and CVC Capital Partners, is working with an adviser as it studies a potential combination with London-listed ...
Read More »North Korea may stage first military parade under Biden
Bloomberg North Korea could hold a military parade this week as it celebrates a national anniversary, Yonhap News Agency reported, an event that would mark the first major public display of its weaponry since US President Joe Biden took office. Given the status of preparation, leader Kim Jong Un’s regime may stage the event at night and have it coincide ...
Read More »Ajman, India explore ways to boost commercial cooperation
Ajman / WAM Salem Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, discussed, with K. Kalimutu, Indian Consul General for Trade and Economy to Dubai, ways of enhancing the commercial and economic cooperation between the UAE, specifically the emirate of Ajman, and India. During the meeting, which was held at the headquarters of the chamber and attended ...
Read More »UAE welcomes 41 Afghan evacuees on humanitarian grounds
Abu Dhabi / WAM The United Arab Emirates has welcomed 41 Afghan evacuees, including members of the Afghan girls’ cycling and robotic teams, as well as at-risk human rights activists and their family members. The evacuation operation was sponsored by and conducted in cooperation with the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and IsraAID, which accompanied the group following their ...
Read More »Emirates transports 1.2m passengers in July, August
Dubai / WAM Over the summer travel months of July and August, Emirates handled nearly 1.2 million customers at its hub, compared to 402,000 customers during the same period in 2020, highlighting the safe and smooth resumption of international travel to and through Dubai. In fact, in 2020, Emirates was the largest international airline carrying over 15.8 million passengers, according ...
Read More »EGA launches industrial robotics contest for university students
DUBAI / WAM Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) on Monday announced the launch of this year’s edition of the company’s Al Robot competition, which challenges university students to design and build industrial robots for use at EGA’s aluminium smelters. The Al Robot competition is now in its fourth year, and aims to support young people to develop real world skills in ...
Read More »Toshiba warns power-chip supply to stay tight for now
Bloomberg Toshiba Corp said it won’t be able to meet demand for power-regulating chips for another year and, in certain cases, through the end of 2022, offering a fresh warning for makers of cars, consumer electronics and industrial machines struggling with component shortages. “The supply of chips will remain very tight until at least September next year,†said Takeshi Kamebuchi, ...
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