BLOOMBERG China’s markets regulator has consulted securities firms for possible measures to boost stocks amid growing signs Beijing is seeking to restore investor confidence, people familiar with the matter said. The China Securities Regulatory Commission convened a meeting with select brokerages to solicit their feedback, the people said, asking not to be named discussing a private matter. Among measures proposed …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has launched the third batch of the “For Her” programme, in collaboration with Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) under the theme ‘Future Capabilities for Inspiring Women’. The programme, which aims to foster capable female leaders who contribute to achieving Dewa’s vision and strategic goals, supports the organisation’s ongoing efforts to …

CHENNAI / WAM With only 124 days left before COP28 UAE, COP President-Designate Dr Sultan Al Jaber on Friday urged G20 nations to take a leadership role on climate action, and said that their decisions will have an enormous influence on the outcomes for all countries. In a speech at the G20 Climate Sustainability Ministerial Meeting in Chennai, India, Dr …