ABU DHABI/ WAM Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and members of ADNOC’s Executive Leadership team, joined Etihad Rail’s first rail journey that connects the cities of Abu Dhabi and Al Dhannah. Once operational, the rail service, which is currently ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended a reception ceremony for the graduates of the “Deraya Speakers Platform”, held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The ceremony was also attended by Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed congratulated the graduates, praising the platform’s role ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM) has called on all stakeholders, from specialised entities to individual workers, to prioritise adherence to the highest occupational health and safety standards. The initiative is designed to preserve the well-being of workers while simultaneously safeguarding the environmental surroundings of these sites and protecting the health and safety of community members. ...

DUBAI / WAM Arada has reported a doubling of sales during 2023 to AED7.02 billion following unprecedented demand for its premium communities in Sharjah and Dubai. The master developer saw a 100 percent increase in the total value of property sold compared to the previous 12 months, buoyed by continued international interest in the UAE property markets. In total, Arada ...

MEXICO CITY / WAM Ahmed Hatem Al Menhali, UAE Ambassador to the United Mexican States, met with Marcela Guerra Castillo, President of the Chamber of Deputies, in her office at the capital, Mexico City. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the bilateral relations between the UAE and Mexico, and ways of enhancing cooperation between the two countries across various ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and President of the Emirates Falconers Club, the 21st Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition will run from August 31 until September 8, 2024. Organised by ADNEC Group in collaboration with Emirates Falconers Club, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE celebrates the International Day of Clean Energy today, highlighting its global leadership in the sector and launching initiatives to address climate change. This follows the conclusion of the Year of Sustainability 2023, showcasing the country’s role in advancing renewable energy. The past year saw the adoption of the “UAE Energy Strategy 2050” by the ...

BLOOMBERG Global stocks took a breather on Thursday after recent sharp gains as investors processed the latest earnings news and looked forward to a meeting of the European Central Bank (ECB) and economic growth data from the US. Europe’s Stoxx 600 index slipped and the blue-chip Euro Stoxx 50 traded flat after soaring to a 23-year high. Chipmaker STMicroelectronics NV ...

DUBAI/ GULF TIME Zoho, a leading global technology company, today announced a revenue growth of 43% and 29% increase in partner network in the UAE in 2023. This growth has been marked by a significant upmarket shift, with an increasing number of mid-and-large enterprises shifting to Zoho’s comprehensive and value-driven solutions. Having long dominated the small and medium-sized business (SMB) ...

KUWAIT/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today met with Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah, Prime Minister of Kuwait, as part of his official visit to the State of Kuwait. During the meeting, Sheikh Saud congratulated Sheikh Mohammad Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah on the occasion ...