DUBAI/ WAM Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the key financial engine of UAE economic development and industrial advancement, was recognised at the 11th Annual International Finance Awards held in Dubai on 18th January. EDB won the ‘Best Regional Development Bank’ accolade in recognition of its long tenor patient debt approach and innovative financing solutions to empower businesses and drive economic impact. …

DUBAI/ WAM The Organising Committee of the UAE SWAT Challenge has said that 87 teams from 48 countries will be participating in the event, up from 55 last year, including five female and two mixed teams. The fifth edition of the competition will commence this coming Saturday at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai. Arab representation in the competition …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award stands as an innovative promotional and marketing platform dedicated to supporting local producers. Aligned with the award’s objectives of encouraging agricultural sectors, it aims to support outstanding farmers and livestock breeders while emphasising their crucial role in advancing agricultural sustainability and ensuring food security. The award hosts nine diverse festivals …

ABU DHABI/ WAM The Ministry of Investment of the UAE and the Ministry of Digital Governance of the Hellenic Republic have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a framework for investments in digital infrastructure with a focus on data centre projects in Greece The agreement was signed by Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, and Dimitris Papastergiou, …

DUBAI/GULF TIME With the UAE residential property scene ever shifting with new developments every week, older buildings often require internal renovations to maintain their status as premier investment properties. Ebarza offers practical solutions to carry out these updates that enhance the quality of their interior spaces, elevating them to match their external appearance and strategic significance. At the turn of …

DUBAI/ GULF TIME 1) What are the Fintech objectives of Dubai Government and the expected outcomes of Dubai fintech summit 2024? The objective of the conference is to gather the largest number of CEOs and decision-makers in the financial technology sector to identify the areas of focus. While it is easy to set the agenda and identify the key topics, …

DUBAI / GULF TIME GulfDrug, the region’s pioneering healthcare provider, has been closely involved with the history of UAE’s healthcare industry since it’s inception more than 50 years ago. Dr. Zeyad Al Moosa, Managing Director, GulfDrug, said “Our mission has always been to be one of the best healthcare providers in the country. As a platinum partner at Arab Health, …

ABU DHABI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded Nguyen Manh Tuan, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the UAE, the First Class Medal of Independence on the occasion of the end of his tenure as ambassador to the UAE, and in appreciation of his work. Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of …

ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has congratulated Stéphane Séjourné, on his appointment as the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs in France. During a phone call, the two ministers discussed the strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and France and ways to enhance cooperation across all fronts. The UAE top …

ABU DHABI/ WAM Core42, a G42 company and a full-spectrum AI enablement solutions provider, has signed a strategic partnership with AIREV, the innovative UAE start-up behind School Hack, an AI-powered EdTech platform that helps students develop the skills for the jobs of tomorrow. Launched in February 2023 by CEO, Muhammed Khalid, Dr. Youssef Youssef and Kayaan Unwalla, School Hack has …