ABU DHABI/ WAM Investopia, in partnership with EMIR, an emerging market research specialist, held the first meeting of the ‘Next50’ initiative, which aims to promote dialogue and knowledge sharing among leading companies in the UAE, and stimulate investment in emerging sectors in the private sector. The meeting was held in the presence of Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of ...

SEOUL/WAM Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, emphasised that the visit of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Republic of Korea comes within the framework of enhancing the strategic partnership between the two countries, describing this partnership as “unique and distinguished”. He noted that the two countries are always seeking ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced that it has earned multiple accreditations in four new International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) standards. These certifications are in Business Continuity Management Systems (ISO 22301:2019) and Risk Management Systems (ISO 31000:2018). Dubai Culture also received the (ISO 44001:2017) accreditation in Collaborative Business Relationships Management Systems and another accreditation in ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Showing a dedication to spreading expert global knowledge within local markets,  VOX Furniture UAE, a franchisee of VOX Capital Group held an exclusive summit on the 23rd of May 2024, at VOX showrooms in Dubai Festival Plaza Mall, at the heart of Wasl Gate in Jebel Ali. In attendance were some of the most prominent names ...

ADDIS ABABA / WAM In the presence of Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak School for the Blind has been inaugurated in Addis Ababa to provide vital access to education for blind and visually-impaired youth. Established under the guidance of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received at his palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City, Sultan bin Abdullah Al-Anqari, ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the UAE, who came to greet him on the occasion of assuming his new duties. The Ruler ...

DUBAI/ GULF TIME LIDE, the renowned Group of Business Leaders, founded by João Doria Jr, a prominent businessman, former Governor of the state of São Paulo, and former Mayor of the city of São Paulo, has chosen LIDE Emirates as its hub for the Middle East region. Under the leadership of Chairman Mohamed Jassim Al Rais, LIDE Emirates is set ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) has secured employment for 40 UAE nationals, who trained at Skills Hub, an initiative supported by the Abu Dhabi Government, within five prestigious private healthcare companies. The announcement reflects the outcome of collaborative agreements signed between ACTVET and healthcare companies like Cleveland Clinic ...

ALGIERS / WAM Dr Tariq Humaid Al Tayer, First Deputy Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), and Sheikh Khalid bin Hilal Al Ma’awali, Chairman of Shura Council of the Sultanate of Oman, discussed ways to enhance parliamentary cooperation and emphasised the importance of exchanging visits and meetings between the two sides. During the meeting, held on May 26 on ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Adnoc announced at the “Make it in the Emirates” forum an increase in its local manufacturing target for critical industrial products in its procurement pipeline to AED90 billion ($24.5 billion) by 2030 to propel UAE’s economic diversification, strengthen the industrial sector, and expand local manufacturing capabilities. The new target is part of Adnoc’s expanded In-Country Value ...