ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a written message from His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman referencing the strong bilateral relations between the UAE and Oman and ways to enhance them to benefit the people of both nations. The message was delivered by Dr Ahmed bin Hilal bin ...

ABU DHABI / WAM 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 Minister of the Presidential Court, have sent congratulatory messages to His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah on his ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Rabdan Academy has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy (ADGMA) to enhance the safety and security system within Abu Dhabi’s financial sector, aligning with the comprehensive vision of both entities involved. The signing ceremony took place during the “Problem Statements & Risk Edition” symposium organised by ADGMA Research Centre. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates and Kenya have stressed the importance of strengthening their close cooperation during the upcoming African Climate Action Summit and 28th session of the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP28). The two countries believe that these events provide an opportunity for the international community to agree on a future path that focuses on ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Alliance for Climate Action (UACA), the flagship non-state actor programme for UAE, continues to gain crucial momentum for decarbonisation in the lead up to COP28 and beyond. The alliance welcomed onboard new members from the private sector and academia: Sodexo, Majid Al Futtaim, Pure Harvest Smart Farms, Al Naboodah, Khalifa University, Arla Foods, Advanced ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) virtually convened a meeting of the Tax Agents Forum for registered Tax Agents across the UAE to highlight their role and the regulations they are required to follow as Corporate Tax goes into effect in the country. The meeting contrasted Tax Agents’ role with that of the Advisory Business Group, established ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Ebarza, the leading brand in the region for home furniture, contemporary furnishings, interior and exterior decor pieces, announces the establishment of a strategic partnership with the National Housing Platform Darak. The partnership aims to provide discounts to citizens during the construction and furnishing of their homes. This announcement follows the approval of the Cabinet during a ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai International (DXB), the world’s busiest international airport, is gearing up for a significant influx of travellers coinciding with the upcoming six-day Eid Al Adha holidays. According to Dubai Airports, Dubai International (DXB) will welcome an estimated 3.5 million guests through its doors between June 20 and July 3, with the average total daily traffic reaching 252,000. ...

DUBAI / WAM Nasdaq Dubai welcomed the listing of a $500 million Sukuk by Arada, the UAE’s fastest-growing master developer. The Sukuk is the first issuance by Arada on the region’s international financial exchange, further solidifying Dubai’s position as one of the largest Sukuk listing venues globally, with a total value of $77 billion. To celebrate the successful listing, Ahmed ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Emirates Development Bank (EDB) today unveiled the UAE’s first-of-its-kind AgriTech Loans Programme, set to allocate a substantial AED 100 million in financing support for the country’s vital food security sector. The new AgriTech Loans Programme is designed to enable a sustainable and thriving national agriculture sector, positioning the UAE as a global leader in agricultural innovation. ...