DUBAI/GULF TIME In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with millions spending extended periods at home, the importance of connecting with nature has made a strong impression. Studies have shown a close link between natural environments and mental health, emphasizing the need to incorporate nature into living spaces for better emotional well-being and stress reduction. Ebarza, a leader in innovative ...

ABU DHABI,/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Mswati III of Eswatini, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Mohamed Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), hailed the UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Programme as a remarkable success story since construction began in 2012, culminating in the commercial operations of Unit 4 in 2024. Al Hammadi highlighted how the programme has bolstered the UAE’s energy security and ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has launched “Ask MOEI,” a new AI-powered chatbot on its website designed to handle a wide range of public inquiries and service requests. From basic questions to more complex service-related queries, the platform provides fast, accurate responses. Developed in collaboration with the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), the chatbot ...

DUBAI/ WAM Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences announced the launch of the fourth season of the “Future Science Challenge”, organised by Hamdan Centre for Giftedness and Innovation, extending its reach across the entire Arab world. The competition, organised by the Hamdan Centre for Giftedness and Innovation, fosters innovation and creativity among young people, encouraging ...

SHARJAH/ WAM Bank of Sharjah priced a US$500 million senior unsecured bond in the international markets. The issuance received tremendous response from international investors, attracting orders that peaked at US$1.4 billion, or almost 3x oversubscription. The bonds have a tenor of five years from the date of issuance, with a coupon of 5.25% per annum. Following marketing activity that included ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Mira Sultan Al Suwaidi, Member of the Federal National Council, has reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to further strengthening its strategic bilateral relations with Singapore across various fields, particularly in light of the comprehensive partnership agreement signed between the two friendly nations. Al Suwaidi made these remarks during a meeting in Abu Dhabi with Kamal R Vaswani, Singapore’s ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has announced the listing of NMDC Energy – P.J.S.C. shares, with effect from Wednesday, 11th September, in the “First Category”. The company’s share price shall be floated for three trading sessions starting from the listing date so that the price is not subject to the permitted daily rise and fall limits (15 ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The market capitalisation of the 20 largest companies listed on the local stock exchanges by market value reached AED2.8 trillion by the end of this week, with further increases expected in line with the markets’ plans to double their market value to AED 6 trillion in the coming years. The 20 listed companies accounted for 77.6 per ...

PARIS/WAM  French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier, the European Union’s former Brexit negotiator, as prime minister on Thursday. Barnier is tasked with forming a new government, which is likely to end weeks of political deadlock after Macron called a snap election that delivered an unwieldy hung parliament. Barnier will now have to survive a no-confidence vote in the National ...