ABU DHABI/WAM To mark World Pneumonia Day, the United Arab Emirates joined the global Pneumolight Campaign to raise awareness of the ongoing global battle against pneumonia, one of the leading causes of death among children under five worldwide. As part of the initiative, the UAE lit up several of its most prominent landmarks as a symbolic gesture of hope and …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has initiated the first phase of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) expansion at Expo City Dubai, with enabling works and piling contracts now completed, and main contract works underway. The AED10 billion expansion masterplan, approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in September …

DUBAI/ WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has been recognised as the world’s safest Islamic bank for the third consecutive year by Global Finance Magazine’s for 2024. ADIB was also awarded the Best Islamic Bank in the UAE and Egypt, underscoring its strong regional influence and exceptional performance. The bank also achieved the distinction of the Best Islamic Bank Globally …