SHARJAH/WAM Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) and the American University of Sharjah (AUS) hosted the second roundtable in their series aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs in the UAE. Held at the American University of Sharjah, the event focused on the theme “Female Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the UAE: Access to Funding Challenges”. This session built upon insights gathered from the previous ...
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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated Anura Kumara Dissanayake for his victory in the Sri Lankan Presidential elections as President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al ...
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WASHINGTON/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke of the ‘power of partnerships’ during talks with US President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday. His Highness reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering commitment to its US partnership and hailed the power of building bridges with nations that share the same values and ambitions for a brighter ...
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WASHINGTON/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived on Monday at the White House in Washington DC at the beginning of his official visit to the United States of America. His Highness will meet with US President Joe Biden to discuss the deep, historical ties between the UAE and US. The meeting will explore opportunities ...
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DUBAI / WAM Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC has announced that its Board of Directors has approved an interim cash dividend for the first half of 2024 amounting to AED157.5 million, equivalent to 2.10 fils per share. The last date for dividend entitlement is September 26 2024, with the ex-dividend date set for September 27 2024. The registry will close ...
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DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has urged private sector companies employing 20 to 49 workers to accelerate efforts to hire at least one Emirati citizen this year, advising against waiting until the end of the grace period, which concludes at the end of 2024. This follows the cabinet’s decision to expand the scope of ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has renewed its calls for resident juridical persons with licences issued in July, irrespective of the year of issuance, to promptly submit their corporate tax registration application no later than September 30 2024, to avoid administrative penalties. In a press statement issued on Monday, the FTA advised taxable persons to adhere ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM Edge, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced the launch of its new space company, ‘FADA’, a name derived from the Arabic word for space. This development will enhance the group’s global competitiveness, solidify its position as a leader in space capabilities, and add next-generation solutions to its rapidly growing product ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM Amana Healthcare, part of the M42 group, in partnership with Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on the Amana Healthcare facility in Al Jasra, Bahrain. This milestone signifies Amana Healthcare’s entry into Bahrain and its commitment to delivering world-class health solutions and specialised care for the health ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have sent messages of congratulations to ...
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