GAZA/WAM The United Arab Emirates concluded a major campaign to distribute winter clothing to residents of southern Gaza shelter camps as part of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3”, the largest relief initiative in Gaza. The campaign targeted the largest gathering of displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza near Al-Aqsa University in Khan Yunis, benefiting 12,500 people. Hamad Al Neyadi, Head of the ...
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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has announced its operational results for 2024, reporting more than 20 per cent year-on-year growth in seat capacity and the number of passengers carried. The airline operated more than 19,000 flights, providing more than 4.4 million ultra-low-cost-seats, and carrying more than 3.5 million point-to-point passengers, contributing 25 per cent to ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed His Excellency Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, His Highness and His Excellency discussed various aspects of the relationship between the UAE and the Republic of Iraq, with ...
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SHARJAH/WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) announced record financial results and exceptional growth for the year ending on December 31 2024. The bank’s net profit before tax increased by 36.5%, reaching AED1.15 billion, while net profit after tax amounted to AED1.05 billion, reflecting a 24.5% increase. This marks a significant milestone in the bank’s history, as its net profit surpassed the ...
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GAZA, DOHA, CAIRO/WAM A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip came into effect today, marking the start of its first phase, which will last for 42 days. This follows 15 months of Israeli aggression on the region. The United Nations has also announced that the first aid convoys have entered Gaza. “A ceasefire finally came into effect in Gaza at 11:15 ...
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DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council, reviewed the Economic Security Center of Dubai’s strategy for 2025-2030. The new strategy aims to strengthen Dubai’s economic stability and progress by identifying investment opportunities, anticipating and addressing ...
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DUBAI/GULF TIME Leap to Peak, the first-of-its-kind travel company in the region, is bringing its transformative wellness journeys to the UAE. Far more than ordinary vacations, Leap to Peak offers life-changing adventures designed to blend personal growth, deep healing, and spiritual awakening. At the heart of Leap to Peak’s philosophy is the belief that travel can be a conscious act, ...
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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory cable to Zoran Milanović, President of the Republic of Croatia, on the occasion of his re-election for a new presidential term. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed ...
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ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Economy’s NextGen FDI initiative has partnered with Climate First, a leading European private equity firm specialising in climate innovation investments, to advance the UAE’s climate-tech ecosystem. The partnership, which will see Climate First bring its portfolio companies to the UAE for networking, partnership and expansion opportunities, was cemented with the inaugural Climate First UAE Roadshow, ...
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ABU DHABI/WAM Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court, has attended inauguration of the 2nd Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, taking place at Mubadala Arena, Abu Dhabi, until 19th January 2025. During his visit to the championship, Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan observed the playing of the ...
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