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DUBAI / GULF TIME Spring is in the air- it’s the time to relax, refresh and recharge after the long winter! As the seasons change, so does our events. Come March, it’s a host of events buzzing in…Women’s Day, Mother’s Day, Easter and it’s time for school holidays…and Ramadan! So, whether you are looking for fun weekend activities for yourself ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME The British Veterinary Centre recently performed crucial surgery on a Pomeranian puppy who was diagnosed with Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA). PDA is a condition in which a small opening persists between the two main blood vessels leaving the heart, namely the aorta and the pulmonary artery. The surgery was performed to save the puppy’s life, ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME With an impressive retail network of over 305 outlets across 10 countries, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, currently ranked as the 6th largest jewellery retailer in the world, is all set to celebrate Arab Mother’s Day, which falls on the March 21. To commemorate the occasion, the brand has unveiled a special collection of jewellery in 18K ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the provision of $3 million to support the reconstruction of the Palestinian town of Huwara and assist those affected by recent events. The initiative will be implemented by the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), in cooperation with the Emirati-Palestinian Friendship Club, as ...

DUBAI / WAM Al Ansari Financial Services on Thursday announced the offer price range per share and the start of the subscription period for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). The price range for the global offering has been set at between AED1.00 and AED1.03 per share, implying a market capitalisation at a listing of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) announced that its shareholders approved a new dividend policy for 2023–2025 based on a combination of fixed and variable dividends. Under the new policy, the company expects to pay a fixed dividend per share, derived from its utilities earnings, of 3.25 fils in 2023, 3.50 fils in 2024 and 3.75 ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Adnoc Distribution, the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, announced on Thursday that its shareholders have approved all agenda items, including an amendment to its 2023 dividend policy at its Annual General Assembly Meeting. The company’s strong 2022 results, with robust and continued growth, have enabled the setting of an attractive dividend policy with a minimum ...

DUBAI / WAM DP World Limited has announced strong financial results for the year ended on December 31 2022. On a reported basis, revenue grew 58.9% to AED62,89 billion ($17,127 million). The Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation (Ebitda) grew 31% to AED18,41 billion ($5,014 million) with adjusted Ebitda margin of 29.3%. In a statement to Emirates News Agency ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, held its first Board of Directors meeting in 2023, chaired by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Board at the company’s headquarters in Dubai. The meeting discussed broader alignment to the initiatives outlined under the “We in the UAE 2031” ...

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and DevelopmentConference and Exhibition (Dihad 2023) concluded its 19th edition yesterday under the theme: “Energy and Aid, Capitalising on Available Resources.” More than 828 leading local and international humanitarian NGOs, charities, aid suppliers, and many more gathered at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for three days to discuss solutions for critical ...