ABU DHABI/ WAM Under the patronage of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with follow-up by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and supervision by Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President and Chairman of Sheikh Zayed Festival’s Higher ...
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Sharjah National Oil Corporation to showcase innovations at Adipec 2024
SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) is participating in the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2024, which will be held from November 4 to 7 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). This event is considered one of the most influential events in the energy sector globally. This year’s conference will explore the ...
Read More »DCT Abu Dhabi launches event licensing guidelines to streamline process across the emirate
ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched its Event Licensing Manual, a guide that streamlines and standardises the event licensing process across the emirate, supporting further growth in the sector. Available online, the Event Licensing Manual offers an extensive overview of the Abu Dhabi Events Licensing System (ELS) and ...
Read More »Alef Education posts revenues of AED551mn by September
ABU DHABI / WAM Alef Education Holding has announced its financial results for the period ending on September 30 2024. It marks Alef Education’s second set of results since its successful IPO in June 2024. Alef Education reported an 8 percent increase in adjusted profit before tax to AED379 million, driven by a solid revenue foundation from long-term contracts and ...
Read More »Mohammed bin Rashid issues Decree on Board of Dubai Electronic Security Centre
DUBAI/WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Decree No. (62) of 2024 on the Board of Directors of the Dubai Electronic Security Center, chaired by Awad Hader Al Muhairi. As per the Decree, Tamim Mohammed Al Muhairi will serve as Vice ...
Read More »DFF broadens Gig Economy Sandbox with industry giants
DUBAI / WAM Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) on Thursday announced that Emirates Airline, Amazon, Careem, and GEMS Education have joined forces under the Gig Economy Sandbox initiative to help develop regulations that enable the development of the gig economy. The announcement was made during an event in Emirates Towers, attended by Sandbox Dubai partners and officials from local regulatory bodies ...
Read More »PureHealth posts AED1.4 billion net profit in 9 months
ABU DHABI / WAM PureHealth Holding on Thursday announced its financial results for the nine-month period ending on September 30 2024. PureHealth recorded a 56% year-on-year increase in revenue to AED19 billion, while EBITDA grew by 26% YoY to AED3.1 billion, achieving a 16.5% margin. Net profit increased by 13% YoY, reaching AED1.4 billion. Hamad Al Hammadi, Chairman of PureHealth, ...
Read More »MoFA receives credentials copy from new Ambassador of Japan
ABU DHABI / WAM Khaled Abdullah Belhoul, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a copy of the credentials of Ken Okaniwa, Ambassador of Japan to the UAE. Belhoul wished the new Ambassador of Japan success in the performance of his duties and emphasised the UAE’s keenness to enhance the relations between the UAE and Japan in all fields. ...
Read More »Sharjah Ruler appoints Ahmed Al Meel as Chairman of SSSD
SHARJAH / WAM HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree regarding the promotion and appointment of the Chairman of the Sharjah Social Services Department (SSSD). The decree stipulated that Ahmed Ibrahim Hassan Al Meel, Director of SSSD, be promoted to the rank of “Chairman of Department” under the ...
Read More »ECAE bolsters partnership with Singapore’s NIE
ABU DHABI/WAM The Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) has strengthened its strategic partnership with Singapore’s National Institute of Education (NIE) with the signing of a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) as part of the second phase of the Strategic Framework for Educational Excellence. The signing ceremony, held at NIE’s campus, was attended by Jamal Abdulla Al Suwaidi, UAE Ambassador ...
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