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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 2,269 inmates from correctional institutions across the UAE on the occasion of the 53rd Eid Al Etihad. His Highness also pledged to cover all fines and penalties imposed on the inmates, who had been sentenced for a variety of offences. This ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Economy has announced that Continuous Ventures, an Ireland-based venture capital firm and accelerator that specialises in supporting high-potential startups in the tech space, has become a strategic partner to its NextGen FDI initiative, which seeks to attract pioneering global companies to the UAE. Continuous Ventures will support the initiative’s mission in three core ...

DELHI / GULF TIME A multi-award-winning luxury wellness retreat, Ananda stands as a beacon of holistic wellness on a ridge in the majestic Himalayan foothills. Residing in the former Palace Estate of the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal, it sprawls across the 100-acre grounds and gardens, boasting world-class wellness facilities and a chance to return to the peaceful solitude of nature. Frequented ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Borouge has partnered with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) to boost collaborative research, knowledge transfer and create student internship opportunities. The agreement will contribute to the advancement of AI and digitalisation at Borouge. Fostering innovation and exploring AI solutions, the partnership will use research and product development to boost Borouge’s support across industries such ...

DUBAI / WAM The Union Coop has begun studying the transition from a consumer cooperative society to a public joint-stock company (PJSC). The decision was announced during the Board of Directors meeting and forms part of the cooperative’s strategy to enhance its financial resources, boost competitiveness, and meet its long-term goals, including expanding its reach, developing projects, and improving services ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah secured the world’s number one spot out of 53 cities in the “Expat Essentials Index”, conducted by InterNations, the largest global expatriate network, as part of their 2024 Expat Insider report. The Index is based on four categories: Admin (how easy it is to get a visa, deal with ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) have launched Nutri-Mark, a front-of-pack nutritional label designed to highlight products with higher nutritional value, empowering consumers to make informed food choices. This first of its kind initiative in the region was announced at the Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday welcomed His Excellency Ferdinand Marcos Jr, President of the Republic of the Philippines, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During their meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, His Highness expressed his hope that the visit would herald a new and significant ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the opening of the third edition of the Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024, which commenced on Tuesday in Dubai. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is participating in the Big 5 Global exhibition, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 26 to 29. The event highlights the immense investment opportunities offered by the UAE’s construction sector, which is experiencing rapid growth and accounts for 44% of new projects in the Middle East and ...