ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, met with the Malaysian Business Council in the UAE as part of ongoing efforts to increase private sector awareness of the benefits that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Malaysia, a pivotal partner in the ASEAN region, will provide once it ...

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 ...

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 ...