ABU DHABI / WAM TheUAE and the Kingdom of Cambodia have finalised the terms of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa), paving the way for a new era of trade and investment cooperation between the two nations. The successful conclusion of negotiations was confirmed with the signing of a joint statement by Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister …

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri decree on the supplementary grant for the insured beneficiaries and salaried persons in the emirate of Sharjah. The decree stipulates that eligible beneficiaries of insured persons under the Sharjah Social Security Fund and those receiving salaries from …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates Islamic, a leading Islamic financial institution in the UAE, has reported a record net profit of AED601 million for the first three months of 2023, reflecting a remarkable increase of 76% year-on-year. The bank’s total income surged by 74%, driven by higher core revenues due to improved financing and deposit mix with higher profit rates, coupled …