ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed His Excellency Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, His Highness and His Excellency discussed various aspects of the relationship between the UAE and the Republic of Iraq, with ...

SHARJAH/WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) announced record financial results and exceptional growth for the year ending on December 31 2024. The bank’s net profit before tax increased by 36.5%, reaching AED1.15 billion, while net profit after tax amounted to AED1.05 billion, reflecting a 24.5% increase. This marks a significant milestone in the bank’s history, as its net profit surpassed the ...

GAZA, DOHA, CAIRO/WAM A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip came into effect today, marking the start of its first phase, which will last for 42 days. This follows 15 months of Israeli aggression on the region. The United Nations has also announced that the first aid convoys have entered Gaza. “A ceasefire finally came into effect in Gaza at 11:15 ...