DUBAI / WAM Hessa Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, met Akihiko Nakajima, Ambassador of Japan to the UAE, and exchanged views on the UAE’s community development initiatives, and the care for members of society, especially senior citizens. The minister relayed the UAE experience in community care for Senior Emiratis and family cohesion based on diversified policies and legislation following ...

Sharjah / WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), reported a six percent increase in its net profit, amounting to AED151.7 million in the first quarter of 2019, compared to AED143.1 million reported for the same period last year. The bank’s total assets reached AED42.8 billion at the end of March quarter with the same level achieved by the end of 2018. Total ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the region’s leading financial market, hosted a delegation from the French Business Group – Abu Dhabi in which the operational framework, vision, mission, and investment opportunities at ADX was highlighted to the delegation. Members of senior management attended the event from both sides. Abdul Aziz Al Neaimi, Assistant Chief Executive of ADX, ...