August, 2022

• 15 August

  Aramco’s net income rises 90% to $48.4 billion in Q2

  

    DHAHRAN / WAM The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco or the company) on Sunday announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2022, posting a 90% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net income and declaring a dividend of $18.8 billion to be paid in the third quarter. The results set a new quarterly earnings record for the company since ...

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• 15 August

  UAE offers condolences over church fire victims in Egypt

    Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt over the victims of the church fire in Giza Governorate, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Egypt. , as ...

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• 15 August

  Sheraa discusses new strategies for growth with SME community

  

    SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) organised a community roundtable for Emirati entrepreneurs across diverse sectors to identify opportunities and gaps in venture building and gain a better understanding of the innovative measures required to create sustainable value in globally competitive markets. At the community roundtable, Sheraa engaged directly with the entrepreneurial community to gain better understanding ...

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• 15 August

  IGCF 2022 to be launched on Sept 28

    Sharjah / WAM Under the patronage of HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the 11th annual edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) will take place on September 28-29, at Expo Centre Sharjah. Vibrant discussions centred around this year’s theme “Challenges and solutions”, will be led by senior public ...

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• 15 August

  New AED177 million outpatient building opens at Dubai Hospital

  

    Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, affirmed that Dubai would continue to enhance its healthcare infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the population, in line with highest global standards in medical care and specialised treatment. “We are committed to realising the ...

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• 15 August

  RTA: 304.6mn riders used Dubai public transport in H1 ’22

  

    Dubai / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the number of riders using public transport means and shared mobility in Dubai that include Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses, marine transport means (abras, ferry, water taxi, water bus), e-hail rides, smart car rental, Bus-On-Demand, and taxis (Dubai Taxi and franchise company taxies) clocked nearly 304.6 million ...

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• 15 August

  SZGMC to unveil 10th ‘Junior Culture Guide programme’

    ABU DHABI / WAM The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center (SZGMC) will launch the 10th edition of the ”Junior Culture Guide programme”, as part of the ”Young Builders”, a youth capacity building programme that combines the initiatives and activities the mosque had launched over the years, providing a platform for Emirati youth to shine as role models in showcasing ...

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• 15 August

  UAE sees 794 new recoveries from Covid-19

    ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 217,065 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. ...

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• 15 August

  Deal signed for specific services for students with learning disabilities

  

    Dubai / WAM Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development (MoCD), and Sheikha Jameela Bint Mohammad Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) concerning “specific services for students with learning disabilities”. The MoU would also explore building a regulatory framework that would positively impact people with learning disabilities, by ...

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• 15 August

  Coal giants making mega profits as climate crisis grips the world

  

    ­­­Bloomberg The globe is in the grips of a climate crisis as temperatures soar and rivers run dry, and yet it’s never been a better time to make money by digging up coal. The energy-market shockwaves from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine mean the world is only getting more dependent on the most-polluting fuel. And as demand expands and prices ...

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