SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has embarked on a landmark trade mission to the Republic of India, marking a significant step in strengthening economic ties between the two nations. The trade mission’s first leg commenced with the highly successful UAE-India Business Forum held in Mumbai, India’s bustling commercial capital. The UAE-India Business Forum, organised ...

VENICE / WAM “The political will to use culture in an intelligent and thoughtful way is inspiring,” said Lesley Lokko, curator of the 18th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia Venice Architecture Biennale, referring to the UAE’s national policy and strategy, during an interview to Emirates News Agency (WAM) in Venice. On the sidelines of the International press ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Waste-to-Energy Project, the first of its kind in the Middle East, has strengthened its efforts to divert waste from landfills and contribute to the production of clean energy. Since its launch one year ago, the plant has increased its waste diversion rate from 76% to 90%, aligning with the UAE’s goal of achieving climate neutrality ...

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Financial Market (DFM)  on Monday announced the offering of futures contracts on its General Index (DFMGI), which includes the most liquid and largest companies listed on the DFM. The listing and trading of DFMGI futures were expected to  commence from Monday. Trading futures contracts on the DFMGI offers investors the opportunity to access one of ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa), Adfsa has launched the fodder market, the first and largest of its kind in the Middle East. The ...

DUBAI / WAM Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) on Monday announced it is bringing the innovative behavioural safety programme “SafeStart” to the region as part of the company’s journey to zero harm. EGA’s safety performance is already significantly better than global industry benchmarks. EGA is now aiming to eliminate the risk of serious harm in its operation this decade, a bold ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has commissioned a water reservoir in the Lusaily area. The project has a storage capacity of 60 million imperial gallons (MIG) and investments totalling AED157.4 million. The project supports Dewa’s efforts to enhance water security and keep pace with the increase in demand. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) organised the First Abu Dhabi International Forum on Legal Frameworks for a Sustainable Future in Green Tourism, Therapeutic Tourism, and Climate Change. The forum aimed to discuss guidelines, regulations, and legislations to promote and support sustainable tourism in green and therapeutic tourism, as well as climate change. The event was ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The “UAE Year of Sustainability: Today For Tomorrow’s” has launched a video that sheds light on the importance of environmental conservation to protect our resources for future generations. Through community-focussed activations and educational content, the Year of Sustainability initiative encourages residents to adopt an environmentally-conscious lifestyle for a sustainable future, by focusing on efforts such as, ...

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree regarding the promotion of eight Emiri Guard officers. The decree stipulated the promotion of 8 officers to the ranks following their current ones, and they are: 1. Lieutenant Colonel Saeed Hareb Saeed Salem Al Manthari, Director General ...