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DUBAI / WAM In line with the UAE’s steadfast dedication to safeguarding the local, regional, and global maritime industry through strong regulatory measures, the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) issued a circular requiring non-members of the International Group of Protection and Indemnity Clubs (IG P&I Clubs) to provide additional information to regulators if they insure any UAE-flagged ships. ...

AL AIN / WAM The UAE University (UAEU) has achieved a new leap in the global rankings by being recognised in 10 Sustainable Development Goals according to THE Impact Rankings for 2023 while securing a global impact ranking within the range 301-400. The university was ranked for the first time in 10 of the 17 SDGs, including the 1st SDG: ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has been recognised by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE Rankings) for achieving a key milestone in the “Highest Proportion of International Students” ranking among the top 200 universities with the highest percentage of international students. ADU ranked in 2nd place in both the UAE and Mena region and 14th ...

HANOI / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has attended a bilateral meeting with Pham Minh Chin, Prime Minister of Vietnam, during a high-level visit to Hanoi where they welcomed the beginning of negotiations towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa). The discussions also touched on the World Trade Organisation’s 13th Ministerial Conference ...

ABU DHABI / WAM  His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has offered his condolences to Lt. Gen. (retired) Mohamed Helal Suroor Al Kaabi on the passing of his mother, at the mourning majlis held in Rabdan.His Highness also offered his condolences to the family of the bereaved.

ABU DHABI / WAM  HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Khalifa Award for Education, stressed that the UAE’s education sector receives generous support from UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who considers education as the foundation for ...

SHARJAH / WAM  His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, approved the two logos of the Souq Al Jubail in Al Dhaid and Kalba. The approval of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah for the logos highlighted the importance of the trademark of Souq Al Jubail, one of the integrated projects ...

SHARJAH / WAM South Korea will highlight Sharjah’s prominent cultural leadership in the Arab region at the 65th annual Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF). As the Guest of Honour, Sharjah will be celebrated during the 5-day event from June 14-18. Led by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the cultural showcase in Seoul will feature a diverse programme of 33 events ...

DUBAI/ WAM Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the central bank of the UAE (CBUAE), held a meeting with CEOs of UAE banks to discuss priorities and future initiatives for the banking sector, with a particular focus on advancing green finance in the financial sector. During the meeting, the governor highlighted the important role of UAE banks in developing and implementing ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has announced its partnership with the global crypto giant Bybit, in which the exchange will provide financial support totalling AED 500,000 for new crypto businesses looking to set up at the region’s largest community of Web3 and blockchain businesses — the DMCC Crypto Centre. Bybit will become the listing partner for the ...