SHARJAH / WAM HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, met on Thursday with the new Board of Trustees of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), headed by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the American University, at the university’s headquarters. HH Dr Sheikh Sultan discussed the university’s progress, full ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Emirates Auction celebrated a significant milestone at its 20th-anniversary auction, at the Ras Al Khor Auto Market in Dubai. The physical auction, featuring 77 vehicles from various government agencies, banks, and companies, marked another success for the leading auction house. The event attracted over 300 bidders, comprising a diverse group of companies, traders, and individuals of ...

BLOOMBERG The yen slumped back past 150 per dollar again, raising the risk of government intervention in the currency market and piling pressure on the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to adjust monetary policy. With another rout in US debt amplifying the yield gap to Japan, the currency on Thursday was trading well within the zone that saw authorities wade into ...

BLOOMBERG Stocks tumbled, with Nasdaq index futures losing about 1%, as investors punished companies reporting weaker-than-expected earnings. Meta Inc sank 4% in US pre-market trading after saying it’s at the whim of an uncertain economic environment. Google’s parent Alphabet Inc lost 2.3%, extending a selloff on disappointing cloud figures. Amazon.com Inc, which reports results after the bell, slid 1.5%. The ...

DUBAI/ GULF TIME A key hub for global events is all set to host the much-anticipated Domain Days Dubai, which will open its doors to the public on November 1st, 2023 at Marriott the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. The inaugural 2-day event brings together experts from all over the world to discuss the latest trends in the industry and gain ...

DUBAI/ GULF TIME Digital Ad Expert, Aleph Group, Inc’s social initiative to create economic opportunities through digital advertising education, is delighted to join UNESCO’s Global Education Coalition. Formed in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Global Education Coalition was established by UNESCO – the United Nations agency dedicated to bringing people together through education and science – to bring together multi-sector partners to ...

DUBAI/ GULF TIME Chattels & More, the UAE’s most loved furniture and lifestyle brand, announced the launch of its highly anticipated festive collection, geared towards making hosting a joyful occasion this festive season. The enchanting ‘Happiness in Hosting’ collection has been meticulously curated to inspire customers to create joyous and memorable moments with unique pieces to inspire conversation. The new ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met with Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of leading asset management company BlackRock. During the meeting, they discussed opportunities available for global investors and international companies in the UAE. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed also ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met with JP Morgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed areas of mutual cooperation in the banking sector, as well as investment opportunities offered by ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has attended Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities (MBZUH) ‘s graduation ceremony. The ceremony featured a total of 242 students who received bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees across various subjects. For this year’s batch, 232 earned bachelor’s degrees, while ten others received their postgraduate diplomas. The event was ...