Tuesday , 16 December 2025

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QRBI keen on strengthening its partnership with UAE to promote digital payments in both countries: Indian official

NEW DELHI / WAM Shri Gunveer Singh, Chief General Manager of the Reserve Bank of India’s Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, said that India is looking forward to more meaningful cooperation with the UAE in the field of digital payments. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, Singh said …

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UAE at G20 Summit: A strategic position and proactive presence

NEW DELHI / WAM The UAE’s successful participation in the 18th G20 Summit has spotlighted the country’s global stature and its efforts to drive global action to ensure a brighter tomorrow for generations to come, crowning the UAE’s active efforts in the G20 summit, working groups and meetings. Participating for the second time in a row, marking its fourth time …

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Hamdan bin Mohammed approves Dubai Marine Transport Master Plan 2030

DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has approved the Dubai Marine Transport Master Plan 2030. The plan encompasses a 188 percent expansion of the marine transport network, a 400 percent increase in passenger lines, and the manufacturing of the world’s first electric abra using …

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Dubai Customs, Oman forge customs bonds for trade growth

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Customs hosted a delegation from the General Directorate of Customs of the Royal Oman Police, underscoring their commitment to global customs collaboration. During the visit, the Omani delegation, led by Major Khalifa bin Talib Al-Masqari, Director of Dhofar Customs, and Captain Yusuf bin Ahmed Al-Balushi, discussed cooperation with Dubai Customs. They also explored the advancements made …

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Emirates Health Services, HCA International sign agreement

DUBAI / WAM The Emirates Health Services (EHS) and UK-based HCA International Limited signed a memorandum of understanding, focused on three main areas — education, research, and the Visiting Consultants Programme, to provide advanced clinical services to patients, develop integrated health care programmes and leverage advanced treatment methods. The agreement was signed by Dr Essam Mohammed Al Zarooni, Acting Executive …

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Majra holds meeting for social responsibility initiatives in UAE

ABU DHABI / WAM The National CSR Fund (Majra)’s Board of Trustees held its third meeting in the year 2023 to discuss a range of new mechanisms to operationalise social responsibility frameworks. The meeting also explored the means to promote cooperation between the government and private sectors in order to raise awareness of the criteria for social responsibility and the …

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Arab Youth Centre launches fifth edition of Young Arab Media Leaders Programme

ABU DHABI / WAM The Arab Youth Centre (AYC), under the patronage of its President HH Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, launched the fifth edition of the Young Arab Media Leaders Programme. Fifty one young male and female participants from 18 Arab countries will engage in the initiative which was launched in collaboration with 20 Arab and …

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