DUBAI / WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (Adib) has achieved an upgrade to its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risk score by Sustainalytics, one of the world’s leading ESG rating agencies. Adib’s overall Sustainalytics ESG risk score has improved from 34.25 in 2022 to 29.6 in 2023, reflecting a significant leap that transitioned Adib from the ‘high risk’ category to …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai International (DXB) has received accreditation from the Airports Council International (ACI) under its Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation Programme, a first-of-its-kind initiative that recognises global airports’ commitment to accessible travel operations. The certification acknowledges DXB’s ongoing prioritisation of a safe and inclusive airport experience for passengers with physical and hidden disabilities. This aligns with the 2019 ACI World …

JEDDAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, arrived on Wednesday in Jeddah to attend the 18th Consultative Meeting of the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). His Highness is leading the UAE delegation to the meeting, which commenced on Wednesday. His Highness and …