TOKYO / WAM An Emirates News Agency (WAM) delegation led by Mohammed Jalal Al Rayssi, Director-General of the WAM, met with several Japanese media leaders and officials to explore ways of enhancing their news sharing and media cooperation. The WAM also invited Japanese media entities to participate in Global Media Congress, which will take place in November. During its visit ...

DUBAI / WAM The Emirati Human Resources Development Council (EHRDC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, Nafis programme, the Dubai Community Development Authority and The Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), successfully organised an Open Career Day at Um Suqeim Majlis. This dedicated event was designed to offer Emiratis career opportunities to be part of the Emirates ...

ABU DHABI / WAM  Borouge on Friday announced its financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended on June 30, with first-half revenues of $2.8 billion and adjusted Ebitda of $978 million. The company’s ambitious Value Enhancement Programme delivered a material $253 million impact in efficiencies and revenue optimisation year to date and is a significant and positive contributor ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received condolences for a second day on the passing of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan from Sheikhs, delegations and crowds of mourners. His Highness received condolences at Qasr Al Mushrif in Abu Dhabi from HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy ...

BLOOMBERG China’s markets regulator has consulted securities firms for possible measures to boost stocks amid growing signs Beijing is seeking to restore investor confidence, people familiar with the matter said. The China Securities Regulatory Commission convened a meeting with select brokerages to solicit their feedback, the people said, asking not to be named discussing a private matter. Among measures proposed ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has launched the third batch of the “For Her” programme, in collaboration with Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) under the theme ‘Future Capabilities for Inspiring Women’. The programme, which aims to foster capable female leaders who contribute to achieving Dewa’s vision and strategic goals, supports the organisation’s ongoing efforts to ...

CHENNAI / WAM With only 124 days left before COP28 UAE, COP President-Designate Dr Sultan Al Jaber on Friday urged G20 nations to take a leadership role on climate action, and said that their decisions will have an enormous influence on the outcomes for all countries. In a speech at the G20 Climate Sustainability Ministerial Meeting in Chennai, India, Dr ...

BLOOMBERG US stocks futures rallied after strong earnings from Intel Corp, while Asian bonds retreated after Japan surprised investors by loosening its control of market rates. Contracts on the Nasdaq 100 rose as much as 0.8%, with Intel surging 8% in premarket trading as the chipmaker gave a bullish revenue forecast. Advanced Micro Devices Inc and Nvidia Corp added more ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed) released its consolidated financial results for the first six months of 2023, reporting a net profit of AED386.4 million, compared to AED240.4 million during the same period in 2022. In the first half of the year, Tabreed’s revenue increased by 9.4% YoY to AED1.067 billion, from AED975.7 million in H1 ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Dina Boluarte of the Republic of Peru on the occasion of her country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh ...