ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has launched ‘Business Financing Facilitation Platform’ to enhance manufacturers’ access to financing and achieve objectives of the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS), aiming to strengthen the Emirate’s position as the region’s most competitive industrial hub. The platform is a new addition to the Financial Ecosystem Programme, designed by ADDED’s Industrial …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has cemented its position as the most economically competitive nation in the Arab world, securing the top spot in the latest Arab Economic Competitiveness Index released by the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF). This dominant performance, highlighted in the seventh edition of the AMF’s Arab Economic Competitiveness Report, underscores the UAE’s sustained progress across crucial …

DUBAI/WAM Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), presented a Green Certificate to The General Secretariat of Dubai Executive Council. The certificate was presented to Sabah Al Shamsi, Director of Corporate Services at The General Secretariat of Dubai Executive Council by Mohammad Bin Sulaiman, Chief Executive Officer of Moro Hub. …

ABU DHABI/WAM Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Sandooq Al Watan, has emphasised that all initiatives undertaken by Sandooq Al Watan resonate with the wise vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who places utmost importance on the nation’s youth, especially school and …

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM) — Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Public Services Department in Ras Al Khaimah, on Thursday attended the opening of the second edition of Ras AlKhaimah Heritage Days, which runs until 25th December. The event, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler …

DUBAI/ GULF TIME The Golden Entrepreneur Awards honored the Emirati businessman H.E.Dr. Khalifa Saif Al Mehairbi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab Gulf Investments Company, with the award for the Best Global Real Estate Person 2023. Additionally, the Arabian Gulf Investment Company was awarded the title of the Best Real Estate Investment Company 2023.The prestigious awards were …

DUBAI/ GULF TIME With her unique approach derived from personal experience and extensive expertise, Cosmina Moldovanu, a distinguished professional with a remarkable background in health, food science, and aesthetics, is revolutionizing the world of non-surgical fat removal. Embarking on the Journey of Transformation and Discovering the Secret Armed with an impressive array of degrees, including a BSc in Medicine, Nutrition …

BLOOMBERG Canadian consumers likely slowed down their spending in November after splurging the previous month, as high interest rates restrict household budgets. Receipts for retailers were flat last month, according to an advance estimate from Statistics Canada released. That followed a 0.7% increase a month earlier, slightly below a median estimate of 0.8% in a Bloomberg survey of economists. Still, …

BLOOMBERG Alibaba Group Holding Ltd replaced one of its most experienced executives at the helm of e-commerce and plans to create a firm to oversee its investment assets around the world, the latest in a series of sweeping changes to roil the once-dominant Chinese online juggernaut. Chief Executive Officer Eddie Wu will replace Trudy Dai, one of an inner circle …

DUBAI / GULF TIME The Coffee Club – Festive Menu Throughout December, customers can experience the joy and warmth of the season with an exclusive lineup of festive limited-time desserts and beverages available across all outlets in UAE. Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur or just love a flavourful sip, The Coffee Club’s Pumpkin Spice Latte, Gingernut Latte, Swiss Caramel Latte, …