SEOUL/WAM Number of foreign tourists visiting the Republic of Korea reached 9.11 million during January – July this year, a 66.8 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Yonhap News Agency quoted the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) as saying on Thursday that the number of foreign tourists visiting South Korea in July was 1.41 million, an increase of ...

ABU DHABI/WAM On Emirati Women’s Day, Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, celebrated its 20th anniversary by highlighting its achievements in promoting Emirati women within the aviation sector. The airline reported that nearly half of its UAE national workforce comprises Emirati women, demonstrating its commitment to developing local talent. Over the past 20 years, Etihad has built a reputation for ...

DUBAI/WAM The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) today reported exceptional achievements for the first half of 2024, highlighting continued growth in the number of authorised firms and its ongoing commitment to fostering a robust and resilient regulatory environment within the DIFC. In H1 2024, the DFSA authorised 61 new firms, marking a 22 percent increase compared to the same period ...