ABU DHABI / WAM Tabreed, the UAE’s leading international district cooling company, on Thursday released its consolidated financial results for the year 2023, reporting a revenue of AED 2.4 billion — a 9 percent increase over 2022 — and a net profit attributable to parent, before deferred tax, of AED 751 million. Tabreed’s balance sheet strengthened further, underscored by an …

SHARJAH / WAM The 13th Sharjah Light Festival (SLF), taking place from February 7-18, brings several specialised workshops and a photowalk in collaboration with FotoUAE, a platform dedicated to supporting photographers in the UAE through the online publication of photos captured within the nation. These activities, carefully curated to cater to varying interests and skill levels, aim to provide participants …

DUBAI / WAM Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, the Minister of Justice, highlighted the UAE’s digital government strategy and the country’s proactive vision for embracing the tremendous technological advancements during a meeting with justice ministers from various countries at the recently concluded the World Governments Summit (WGS) in Dubai. He emphasised the importance of using artificial intelligence (AI) …

DUBAI / WAM The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) with the UAE will help Mauritius become a gateway to Africa for the Middle East, said Prithvirajsing Roopun, the President of Mauritius. In an interview with WAM at the World Governments Summit (WGS) in Dubai, he said during his meetings with top UAE officials at the WGS, “We are all unanimous …

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Cargo, the air cargo arm of Etihad Airways, marked a remarkable year in 2023, achieving significant growth in its dedicated cool chain products — PharmaLife and FreshForward. Pharmaceutical shipments reached an all-time high, with a staggering 37 percent increase compared to 2022. This impressive feat underscores Etihad Cargo’s robust infrastructure and expertise in handling even …

DUBAI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Rail, today witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Etihad Rail, the developer and …

RAS AL KHAIMAH/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah today attended an annual event celebrating the National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKBANK)’s achievements in 2023. H.H. Sheikh Saud acknowledged the strength and stability of the banking sector in Ras Al Khaimah, and its role in accelerating economic growth, …

DUBAI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, visited the Edge of Government platform at the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024, which concluded today in Dubai. The Edge of Government platform, overseen by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation under the theme “Shifting …

DUBAI/ WAM In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, honoured the winners of the second edition of the Global Government Excellence Award on the last day of the World Governments …

DUBAI/ WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today met with Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, at the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024. The summit, which concluded today, was held under the theme “Shaping Future Governments”.= The meeting was held in the presence of H.H. …