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Dubai / WAM The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) held a virtual media briefing on Wednesday on the launch of the UAE Environmental Policy, approved by the UAE cabinet in late November. The policy aims to enhance the quality of life, support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), promote economic diversity and prosperity, and preserve ecosystems ...

Sharjah / WAM Arada has launched Naseej District, an upscale neighbourhood that celebrates art, design and culture at the AED24 billion megaproject in the heart of New Sharjah. Naseej, which means fabric, reflects the developer’s aspiration to weave together diverse skills, talents and backgrounds to turn the cultural district into a coherent social space for the creative community in Sharjah. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, stressed that the UAE is preparing for the next fifty years of development by relying on the visions of its talented citizens. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid made this statement during the honouring ceremony of ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) announced on Tuesday, it will boost in-country value (ICV) to the United Arab Emirates to support post-Covid economic growth through its hugely successful ICV programme. As part of this commitment, Adnoc will drive over AED160 billion ($43.6 billion) back into the UAE economy over the next 5 years as ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has welcomed the United States’ decision to remove Sudan from the State Sponsors of Terrorism (SST) list. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) congratulated Sudan and its people on this step, which is poised to end years of political and the economic isolation endured by the country. MoFAIC ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Tuesday launched the “ESR Portal” to simplify the process of submitting Economic Substance Regulations (ESR)’s reports and notifications. The portal aims to simplify procedures for all companies operating in the country and allows them to submit reports, notifications and supporting documents electronically and in a timely manner. Younis Haji Al ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the dedicated “applied research” pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), and Virgin Hyperloop (VH), on Tuesday announced their collaboration on research, innovation and localisation of the futuristic transportation method. The agreement was signed by Faisal Al Bannai, Secretary-General of the ATRC, and Sultan Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and ...

Bloomberg Joe Biden officially clinched the presidency after the Electoral College confirmed his victory, capping a tumultuous period sparked by Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge he lost with the help of Republicans willing to support his unsubstantiated claims. Some Senate Republicans who had refused to recognize Biden’s overwhelming victory quickly started acknowledging that Trump lost and Biden will be inaugurated ...

Bloomberg The European market for initial public offerings (IPOs) raised more money than in 2019, defying the coronavirus crisis and nail-biting Brexit negotiations this year, led by firms that benefited from pandemic-induced lockdowns. European exchanges hosted 161 IPOs and counting, worth a combined $28.3 billion, surpassing the $26.7 billion raised over 136 listings in 2019, according to data compiled by ...

Bloomberg The Swiss economy will shrink this quarter and recover less quickly than previously expected in 2021 as renewed restrictions to stem the spread of Covid-19 pandemic in Europe and elsewhere weigh on global momentum. Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs sees gross domestic product (GDP) expanding 3.2% next year, slower than the 4.2% previously forecast. It said the situation is ...