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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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SHARJAH / WAM The enactment of Law No 3 of 2024, overseen by HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, focuses on the reorganisation of the Police Science Academy in the emirate of Sharjah. As per the law, the content of Article 7 from Law No 5 of 2014, which pertains to …
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ABU DHABI/ WAM Masdar Arlington Energy, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, has broken ground at the sites of two new battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the UK. The Royle Barn Road plant in Rochdale and Welkin Road plant in Stockport will have a combined capacity of 55MW and provide enough energy to …
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ABU DHABI/ WAM The entry into force of new disciplines on services domestic regulation, announced at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi on 27th February, is expected to lower trade costs by over US$ 125 billion worldwide. The announcement was made at an event attended by Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al …
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ABU DHABI/ WAM The Ministry of Finance today announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. 10 of 2024, amending the schedule of violations and administrative penalties of Cabinet Decision No. 75 of 2023 on the administrative penalties for violations related to the application of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the taxation of corporations and businesses. Cabinet Decision No.10 …
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