DUBAI/ GULF TIME Startups from around the world that drive innovation in sustainability and bring positive change in the world will be recognized and celebrated through the VerdExim Sustainability Awards in Dubai on Feb 26. The VerdExim Sustainability Awards, instituted by Exim Finance, a Dubai-based finance facilitation company, will be presented at a glittering ceremony in Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai, on ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with Guinea-Bissau Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Communities, Carlos Pinto Pereira, to discuss strengthening cooperation ties. The meeting, which took place in Abu Dhabi today, addressed bilateral relations and ways to enhance joint cooperation in all areas, including economic, commercial, and development ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Xavier Bettel, Vice Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, today discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries across all areas The meeting addressed a number of issues ...

WORLD CAPITALS / WAM Gold prices edged up on Tuesday as the dollar softened, with spot gold increasing 0.1% to settle at $2,033.34 per ounce, as of 0620 GMT. According to Reuters, US gold futures rose 0.2% to $2,043.00 per ounce. Spot platinum climbed 0.6% to $884.90 per ounce, palladium rose 0.3% to $951.63, and silver edged 0.1% higher to ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Wang Wentao, China’s Commerce Minister, has called for heightened regulatory discussions to bolster the stability and resilience of the global industrial chain. He emphasised integrating the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement into the World Trade Organisation’s legal framework to aid developing nations in achieving economic and manufacturing progress alongside the realisation of the UN 2030 ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Media City “Shams” is taking part in “Xposure 2024”, the 8th international photography festival, which runs from February 28 to March 5 at the Sharjah Expo Centre. The Shams Pavilion is a must-visit for photography lovers and eager spectators, offering cutting-edge competitions, a wide range of lectures, awards, and chances to network with professionals in ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Rabdan Academy, a global leader in safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management, achieved significant success in elevating its international standing 2023, enhancing its academic, research and training outcomes. Throughout 2023, the academy celebrated the graduation of more than 500 participants in various academic programmes, including postgraduate programmes, such as Master of Science in Systems ...

ABU DHABI / WAM On the occasion of a visit to Malaysia, a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) received a detailed presentation on the management systems of correctional and rehabilitation facilities in the country, the procedures and methods used to implement rehabilitation and training programmes for inmates to facilitate their reintegration into society, as well as the ...

DUBAI / WAM Parkin Company PJSC, the largest provider of paid parking facilities and services in Dubai, on Tuesday announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) and to list its ordinary shares for trading on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). A total of 749,700,000 shares with a nominal value of AED 0.02 each will be offered ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, on Tuesday viewed the 100-plus innovative projects and attended startup pitches on Khalifa University Research and Innovation Day 2024, as part of the UAE’s innovation month activities. HH Sheikh Hamed was accompanied by Professor Sir John ...