March, 2023

• 16 March

  Dihad 2023 records over 12,000 visitors to support humanitarian work in Dubai

  

  DUBAI / WAM The Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and DevelopmentConference and Exhibition (Dihad 2023) concluded its 19th edition yesterday under the theme: “Energy and Aid, Capitalising on Available Resources.” More than 828 leading local and international humanitarian NGOs, charities, aid suppliers, and many more gathered at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for three days to discuss solutions for critical ...

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• 16 March

  Emirates unveils new signature livery for its fleet

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME The distinctive livery of the world’s largest international airline, Emirates, has undergone a refresh. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Aircraft livery is the most instantly recognisable brand real estate for any airline. It’s a visual representation of our unique identity, something we wear proudly, and display in all the cities we fly to around ...

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• 16 March

  US demands TikTok’s Chinese  owners sell stakes or face ban

  

  BLOOMBERG The US has told the Chinese owners of the video-sharing app TikTok that they must sell their shares or risk the app being banned in the US, people familiar with the matter said. The Treasury Department is leading the discussion though the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US, or Cfius, and made the demand recently to Tiktok’s owner, ...

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• 16 March

  UK plans ‘Green Day’ in response to Biden climate subsidies

  

  BLOOMBERG The UK government will announce a raft of environmental policies by the end of March in response to US President Joe Biden’s massive package of green subsidies, several people familiar with the matter said. The plan has internally been titled “Green Day” and will include measures to protect jobs in British industries such as electric vehicle production, which may ...

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• 16 March

  Stocks in India bounce back from the verge of correction

  

  BLOOMBERG Stocks in India rebounded from the brink of a technical correction amid choppy trading as investors assessed the impact to local markets from the crisis at Credit Suisse group AG. The benchmark NSE Nifty 50 Index had slid as much as 0.7% on Thursday, taking its losses from an all-time high on December 1, 2022 to 10% before bouncing ...

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• 16 March

  Stocks, futures steady as Credit Suisse woes ease

  

  BLOOMBERG The turmoil on global financial markets eased on Thursday after regulators threw a lifeline to Credit Suisse Group AG, though signs of unrest persisted as volatility gauges remained elevated and overnight gains in US futures evaporated ahead of the European Central Bank’s rate decision. European stocks edged higher and Credit Suisse rallied the most in history at the open, ...

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• 16 March

  Capital Club Dubai marks 15 years as region’s only private business club

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Capital Club Dubai will be celebrating its 15th anniversary on March 17, 2023 as the region’s sole private business club. This remarkable milestone is a testament to the club’s commitment to providing its members with exceptional services, experiences, and networking opportunities over the years. Supported by prestigious names such as Rocco Forte Hotels, Citi, and IRAM ...

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• 16 March

  “I don’t believe in Women’s Day!”

  

  Madiha Bee That’s right, I said it. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a woman who loves being a woman, who has coached hundreds of women, and of course, who loves being celebrated— but the reason I say “no” to women’s day (cheekily) is because for me, every day is women’s day. And trust me, I have a robust argument for ...

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• 16 March

  Reinventing media production: A young visionary’s take on digital media

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Established in 2020, Flick Global, helmed by its CEO & young visionary Mohamad Mardini, is a leading Media Production Company that is geared toward a new kind of media content for conventional & digital platforms. Mardini, along with the Flick Global team, sets the bar high for creating content that is relevant and true in this ...

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• 15 March

  AD Ports signs deal for new terminal in Pointe Noire Port

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports group signed on Wednesday a head of Terms (HoT) with the Ministry of International Cooperation and Promotion of Public Private Partnership of the Republic of Congo, for a new multipurpose terminal in Pointe-Noire. Under the HoT, AD Ports group has the exclusive right to invest in the development, operation, and management of the “New ...

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