BLOOMBERG A fifth night of unrest across France was more subdued as authorities contained the fallout from the killing of a teenager that has reignited debate about racism and inequality. The riots and looting, which have drawn comparisons with America’s reaction to the murder of George Floyd in 2020, have become a moment of reckoning for the country which has ...

SHARJAH / WAM The highly anticipated Sharjah Summer Promotions 2023, organised annually by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), marks the start of a 65-day extravaganza filled with promotions, mega discounts, entertainment events, and valuable prizes across the emirate. Considered one of the key events in Sharjah’s annual retail calendar, this year’s edition holds special significance as it ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination (ZHO) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Al Shaiba Saeed Al Hameli Group of EST. (Al Firas General Cont & Maint Est), on the rehabilitation and employment of people of determination. ZHO allocates part of the mechanics workshop in its Department of Vocational and Agricultural Rehabilitation for ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The General Secretariat of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation has announced the opening of nominations for the 2024 “Date Palm International Photography” competition, which is held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and Chairman of the Award’s Board of Trustees. Professional photographers, and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Despite the geopolitical ramifications that the global economy is currently facing, the UAE economy is poised for stronger growth, recovery, and prosperity in the second half of this year, supported by a track record of economic successes that have fructified into the UAE’s designation as an innovation-driven economy. The domestic economy’s resilience, which has passed through ...

BLOOMBERG  JPMorgan Chase & Co, Wells Fargo & Co, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs Group Inc led US banks in announcing higher dividends after every lender subject to this year’s Federal Reserve stress tests passed the exam. The banking giants announced the increases after the close of trading, as regulators freed the industry to update shareholders on payouts following this ...

BLOOMBERG  China took steps to slow a decline in the yuan for a fourth time, as its weakness intensified on souring sentiment towards the world’s second-largest economy. The central bank set its so-called fixing for the managed currency at a stronger-than-expected level, after the offshore yuan extended a seven-month low. The move came after reports that regulators have stepped up ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Customs has assisted Japanese customs authorities in intercepting a significant quantity of illicit drugs. Up to 700 kilogrammes of “methamphetamine” powder, valued at approximately $310 million, were concealed within a cargo ship originating from an Asian country and bound for Japan. The successful operation led to the apprehension of both the cargo ship and the illegal ...

VIENNA / WAM Over the last 54 years, the Opec International Seminar constitutes one of the most major events in the international energy calendar in reshaping the future of the global energy industry and its fair transition towards sustainability and addressing consequences of climate change. The Emirates News Agency (WAM) has signed an agreement with the Organisation of the Petroleum ...

DUBAI / WAM As part of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (Dewa) Space-D programme, Dewa’s (R&D) Centre has developed an in-house, versatile gateway that can connect terrestrial sensors to satellites and ground networks. The gateway has various physical, operational technology (OT) connectivity and IoT edge protocol libraries to support the latest IoT communication network, including LoRa, Wi-Fi and BLE. The ...