SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has begun accepting applications for the 2023 edition of the prestigious Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Awards, which features five main categories, including the prestigious ‘Turjuman’ Award and nine associated accolades. These awards are designed to honour the outstanding achievements of writers, intellectuals and publishers, as well as local talents whose writing and …

GENEVA / WAM The UAE participated in the 64th series of meetings of the assemblies of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) member states that took place in Geneva, Switzerland, until July 14. Dr Abdul Rahman Al Maeeni, Secretary-General of the Association Emirates Intellectual Property (Eipa), said, “Thanks to the directives and vision of its wise leadership, the UAE has …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (Adib) announced on Wednesday that it has successfully raised $750 million in the world’s first dollar denominated additional tier-one (AT1) perpetual sukuk issued since March 2023. Adib, which is rated A2 by Moody’s and A+ by Fitch, in each case with a stable outlook, priced the perpetual non-call, five and half-year sukuk …