BLOOMBERG Thousands of people rallied in support of Niger’s new military leaders in the capital, Niamey, as West African heads of state met to discuss a response to a coup in a key ally of the global fight against extremists in the region. Supporters marched on the embassy of France — whose continued influence in its ex-colonies in Africa has …

CAIRO / WAM The UAE is participating in the 20th Conference of the Arab Network for National Human Rights Institutions (ANNHRI) and its general assembly, which began in the Egyptian capital Cairo, under the title: “National Human Rights Institutions Established in Accordance with the Paris Principles: Roles and Challenges, Visions and Aspiration’’. Maqsoud Kruse, Chairperson of the National Human Rights …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Judicial Academy has intensified its training activities to support efforts combating human trafficking crimes, as part of its multiple rehabilitation programmes. This programme is for judiciary members, Public Prosecution, government case advisors, representatives of legal departments in various agencies, lawyers, and judicial capacity officers, with a total of 28 training hours, benefitting 223 …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Customs has, to date, processed 214 customs transactions worth AED142.2 million under cover of the International Road Transport (TIR Carnet) system, the global customs transit procedure. Dubai Customs cleared the first transit consignment under the TIR carnet in 2020. Dubai Customs is a signatory of the TIR Carnet system, which enables goods to move under customs …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Nikenike Vurobaravu of the Republic of Vanuatu, on the occasion of his 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 …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai witnessed the completion of nine real estate projects worth AED4.06 billion in H1 2023. According to data issued by the Dubai Land Department (DLD), 392 real estate projects are currently being developed in the emirate. The latest figures further validate Dubai’s status as one of the world’s leading real estate investment destinations and the sector’s ability …

BLOOMBERG Samsung Electronics Co introduced the fifth generation of its foldable smartphones, seeking to counter a sluggish market for devices and upcoming rival products from Apple Inc. The new Galaxy Z Flip 5, a 6.7-inch smartphone that folds down into a square shape, now has an external display covering the majority of one side, making it more useful when closed. …

BLOOMBERG Meta Platforms Inc topped forecasts for second-quarter sales and gave a rosy outlook for the current period, signalling that the social networking giant is succeeding in migrating advertisers to its new Reels short-video feature. The company said second-quarter revenue was $32 billion, compared with analysts’ average projections for $31.1 billion. In a statement, Meta said sales in the current …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday received condolences on the passing of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan from H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; …

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 …