DUBAI / WAM The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has launched a first-of-its-kind India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX) in the UAE during a special event to commemorate the first anniversary of the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Announced during the Cepa Beyond Trade celebration, IJEX will provide a platform for India’s micro, small, and medium jewellery enterprises (MSMEs) …

ABU DHABI / WAM Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, headed the UAE delegation participating in the Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, which were held under the theme “Partnerships to Fend off Crises” and took place in Jeddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The meetings focussed on improving cooperation to tackle challenges …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has embarked on a trial operation of the “First Autonomous Electric Abra”, with a capacity to carry eight passengers. It was manufactured locally at the RTA’s Al Garhoud Marine Maintenance Centre, featuring a design that preserves the heritage identity of the abras. The initial journey of this abra took place from …