ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the region’s leading financial market, has announced the distribution of more than AED23.4 billion in cash dividends to around 406,000 investors on behalf of listed companies in 2018. The cash dividends paid out by listed companies increased around 5.5% compared to AED 22.2 billion in the year 2017. This announcement is ...

SHARJAH / WAM The UAE has bolstered the process of youth empowerment since it was founded by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan, who believed in the youngsters, their capabilities and the instrumental role they play in reinforcing sustainable development and preserving national heritage, stated Sheikha Aisha Khalid Al Qasimi, Director of Sajaya Young Ladies. ‘‘The UAE’s founder established a ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has groomed a well-educated and knowledgeable generation that can confront present and future challenges, stated Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development. ‘‘Since it was founded, the UAE has been heavily investing in the capacities of youth so they can gain modern time skills and empower and rehabilitate themselves to ...