ABU DHABI / WAM Louvre Abu Dhabi has expanded its global cultural reach by introducing, for the first time, a collection of ancient Mayan artefacts on September 20. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Manuel Rabaté, Director of Louvre Abu Dhabi, spoke in-depth about the significance of this collaboration between Mexico and the UAE, describing it as ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM Louvre Abu Dhabi and luxury Swiss watchmaking brand Richard Mille opened the fourth edition of the Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here exhibition, which will be on display until December 15 2024. The exhibition highlights contemporary artworks, offering a platform for artists from the GCC and North Africa. It underscores the museum’s dedication to cultural dialogue and ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM Louvre Abu Dhabi has announced the arrival of five exceptional artefacts on loan from the National Institute of Anthropology and History in Mexico, unveiled by Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Louvre Abu Dhabi, alongside María Teresa Mercado Pérez, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mexico. These treasured objects — including a ceremonial mask from Calakmul, ...
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DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), met with Nicolas Niemtchinow, Ambassador of France to the UAE. The meeting explored ways to strengthen strategic collaboration in various arts and culture sectors, building on the deep-rooted ties between the UAE and France, and shared cultural goals. Both ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM Jubail Island Investment Company (JIIC) has awarded the construction contract for the Jubail Town Centre in Souk Al Jubail, the commercial and retail hub of Jubail Island. The contract, estimated at nearly AED400 million, has been awarded to Bright Accord General Contracting Company and comprises four office buildings and two residential buildings – Jubail Terraces buildings ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology on Monday announced that the 36th edition of the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2024), to be held in Abu Dhabi, will feature the ‘Robotics in Africa’ Forum. This forum will highlight the continent’s remarkable progress in research and innovation, and release a status report on ...
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DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday approved an AED10 billion expansion plan for the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai. On completion, the DEC will become the largest purpose-built indoor events and exhibitions venue in the region. Part of ...
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ABU DHABI/WAM Adnoc Distribution on Monday announced that the Board of Directors has approved an interim dividend of $350 million (AED1.285 billion) for the first half of 2024, equivalent to 10.285 fils per share, underscoring the company’s commitment to delivering consistent and attractive returns to its shareholders. The deadline for purchasing shares to qualify for the interim dividend payment is ...
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SHARJAH/WAM H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued Law No. (5) of 2024 on Property Leasing in the Emirate of Sharjah. H.H. the Ruler also issued Law No. (6) of 2024 on the establishment and organisation of the Rental Disputes Centre (RDC) in the Emirate of Sharjah.
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ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced on Monday that the name of “Bayanat AI PLC” will be officially changed to “Space42 PLC”, following its merger with Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC, set to commence on 1st October, 2024. In a circular issued on Monday, ADX said that trading of the new shares of Bayanat AI PLC (resulting ...
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