ABU DHABI / WAM Childhood experts and specialists from Columbia University emphasised the importance of the UAE initiative launched by the General Secretariat of the Khalifa Award for Education, an institution under the Erth Zayed Philanthropies, highlighting its global significance in advancing early childhood care and empowerment. The initiative, the first of its kind worldwide, aims to promote best scientific …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNOC has announced AED54 billion ($14.7 billion) worth of contracts awarded to UAE suppliers in the second half of 2025, as it showcased new business opportunities for the private sector in its 2026-2027 procurement pipeline at the ninth edition of its Business Partnership Forum, held on the sidelines of ADIPEC, the global energy event taking place in Abu …

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has successfully completed the issuance of a US$500 million senior unsecured Sukuk, reaffirming its strong market position and proactive funding strategy. Launched amid heightened market volatility and year-end liquidity pressure, the transaction underscores investor confidence in the bank’s solid fundamentals and disciplined approach to balance sheet management. The five-year Sukuk was priced at …