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ADU ranks 14th globally, 2nd regionally for highest proportion of International students

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has been recognised by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE Rankings) for achieving a key milestone in the “Highest Proportion of International Students” ranking among the top 200 universities with the highest percentage of international students. ADU ranked in 2nd place in both the UAE and Mena region and 14th …

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UAE, Vietnam eye stronger trade and investment ties

HANOI / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has attended a bilateral meeting with Pham Minh Chin, Prime Minister of Vietnam, during a high-level visit to Hanoi where they welcomed the beginning of negotiations towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa). The discussions also touched on the World Trade Organisation’s 13th Ministerial Conference …

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Education is key to meeting requirements of next 50 years: Sheikh Mansour

ABU DHABI / WAM  HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Khalifa Award for Education, stressed that the UAE’s education sector receives generous support from UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who considers education as the foundation for …

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Stocks waver; Aussie jumps on surprise RBA rate hike

BLOOMBERG US futures and European stocks fluctuated on Tuesday trading, and the Australian dollar jumped after a surprise interest rate increase by the country’s central bank. Contracts on US gauges were muted, following the S&P 500’s retreat. Apple Inc fell 0.4% in premarket trading, after dropping from an all-time as it unveiled its new mixed-reality headset at a steep price. …

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AI-driven tech rally has legs, say Citi strategists

BLOOMBERG The roaring rally in tech stocks has further to go, as the buzz around artificial intelligence and hopes for a pause in the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes give them an edge, according to Citigroup Inc quantitative strategists. The growth style investing factor in the US has by far been the most successful with a nearly 20% jump this year, …

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VOX Furniture UAE brings to you VOXBOX: A technological revolution in the interior design industry

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME VOX Furniture UAE is a part of global brand VOX Capital Group, which operates in over 50 countries. Established in 1989 and headquartered in Poland, VOX has gained a reputation as an innovative company in the furniture sector. VOX products are designed to meet people’s actual needs, based on design thinking methodology. The development process …

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South Korea to highlight Sharjah’s cultural leadership at 65th SIBF

SHARJAH / WAM South Korea will highlight Sharjah’s prominent cultural leadership in the Arab region at the 65th annual Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF). As the Guest of Honour, Sharjah will be celebrated during the 5-day event from June 14-18. Led by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the cultural showcase in Seoul will feature a diverse programme of 33 events …

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