SYDNEY /WAM Asian shares firmed on Monday as investors braced for a busy run of inflation data that could set the scene for a European rate cut as soon as next week and a US policy easing within just a few months, Reuters reported. Holidays in Britain and the United States made for thin trading ahead of Friday’s figures on ...

DUBAI / WAM Under the patronage and in the presence of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the Arab Media Summit 2024 will begin on Monday at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Organised by the Dubai Press Club from May 27-29, the summit will commence ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and a high-level judicial delegation from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, explored avenues for enhancing cooperation in the field of commercial and investment laws. Both sides also discussed establishing a strategic partnership that will not only enhance the investment climate but also spur the development of bilateral trade ...

AL ARISH / WAM The UAE Floating Hospital in the Egyptian city of Al Arish, established under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, has announced the addition of new specialised medical staff, including neurosurgeons and maxillofacial and dental specialists. This initiative aims to provide top-tier healthcare services to the Palestinian people in Gaza. Dr Ahmed Mubarak, Director of the Hospital, affirmed that ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Economy and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) have issued a new joint paper revealing that trends project the growth and prosperity of digital trade activities in the UAE at a compound annual growth rate of 12.3 percent between 2023 and 2028. The research showed that more than 40 percent ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, 65,000 books from the 33rd Abu Dhabi International Book Fair have been distributed to libraries at 220 schools across the UAE. Facilitated by a financial grant, the initiative aims to support school libraries in fostering a culture of reading among students. The ...

BEIJING / WAM China’s power enterprises have accelerated the pace of green investment this year, with the completed investments in clean energy projects up by 6.64 percent year-on-year to reach CN¥117.3 billion ($16.5 billion) in the first quarter, according to the China Electricity Council. According to China Central Television (CCTV), during the first quarter, the magnitude of clean energy projects ...

DUBAI/ GULF TIME Danube Properties, the fastest-growing private real estate developer in the UAE, achieved a remarkable feat by delivering their project, Pearlz, six months ahead of schedule, which was launched in 2022. It has a built-up area of  480,179 sq. ft. and has 300 modern units—studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments—and retail outlets. His Excellency Eng. Marwan bin Ghalita, ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Tabreed has transformed its plant on Al Maryah Island into a 3D mural featuring Arabian oryx and Arabian sand gazelle to reflect the beauty of nature in the UAE. Tabreed’s Al Maryah Island plant supplies an roster of clients, such as Cleveland Clinic, Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Four Seasons, Galleria Mall and Abu Dhabi Global ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a guide outlining the application of corporate tax to free zone persons in line with the Free Zone Corporate Tax regime, which enables qualifying free zone persons to benefit from a 0% corporate tax rate on qualifying income. The guide provides general guidance on the application of the Corporate ...