CAIRO / WAM During its 50th Ordinary Session, chaired by Saudi Arabia, the Arab Information Ministers Council selected the Emirate of Dubai as the 2020 ‘Capital of Arab Media’. The Council’s decision confirms the UAE’s role in supporting Arab and international media and further recognises Dubai’s prominent media stature. Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State and Chairman ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Mohamed Ali Musabbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ras al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Samata Gifty Bukari, Consul-General of the Republic of Ghana in Dubai, have discussed strengthening bilateral business cooperation and investment opportunities in different sectors. Al Nuaimi underscored the importance of enhancing ties with Ghana, and the private sector in both ...

ABU DHABI / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) reported a record half year net profit of AED6.3 billion, up 4 percent year-on-year, driven by revenue growth, coupled with continued cost control and prudent risk management. According to its financial results for the first half ended on June 30, FAB delivered a solid financial performance in the first half of ...