ABU DHABI / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has successfully issued a HKD 390 million ($50 million) 5-year Blue Bond. This transaction represents the first-ever Blue Bond issued by a financial institution in the Gulf countries. This landmark issuance cements FAB’s leadership in sustainable finance and aligns with the UAE’s commitment to the strategic protection of vital water resources ...
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SHARJAH / WAM The International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2025), held under the theme “Communication for Quality of Life,” will feature a rich series of panel discussions exploring how government communication can contribute to human well-being, whether through food security, shaping public awareness, education, media, or sustainable urban environments. Organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), the forum will ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, praised the major achievements of the General Women’s Union (GWU) over the past 50 years under the leadership of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the “Mother of the ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) PJSC (ADNOC), the current majority shareholder of 81% of the ordinary shares in ADNOC L&S (ADNOC L&S or the Company), announced on Thursday its intention to offer up to 222 million ordinary shares (the shares), corresponding to approximately 3% of the issued and outstanding share capital of ADNOC L&S (the ...
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RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, affirmed that education is a cornerstone for continuing the path of sustainable development in the UAE, the foundation of future success, and the main driver for enhancing the quality of life of the nation’s people and preparing them to ...
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AJMAN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, today received at the Emiri Court, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education ...
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DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has revealed that Indian-owned businesses continued to top the list of new non-UAE companies joining the chamber during the first half of 2025. A total of 9,038 new members from India joined during the six-month period, representing year-over-year (YoY) growth of ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and New Zealand has officially entered into force, marking a significant advancement in trade and investment relations between the two nations. The landmark agreement, signed in January 2025, creates a robust framework for increased economic cooperation across various sectors. The CEPA is expected to boost ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC announced on Wednesday it has signed a 15-year Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IndianOil), India’s largest integrated and diversified energy company, for the supply of 1 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG sourced primarily from ADNOC’s lower-carbon Ruwais LNG project. The 15-year SPA converts a previous Heads of Agreement ...
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EL ALAMEIN, Egypt / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has departed from New Alamein City at the conclusion of a fraternal visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt. Bidding farewell to His Highness at El Alamein International Airport was Egyptian President His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. During breakfast at 07:00 AM this morning, the ...
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