July, 2022

• 18 July

  Abu Dhabi’s ECA, a bedrock for shaping future generations

    Abu Dhabi / WAM Since its establishment in July 2019, the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has been working, in partnership with relevant entities, on developing a comprehensive early childhood development strategy for the emirate of Abu Dhabi. On the 3rd anniversary of its establishment, ECA continues to seek the promotion of optimal development and well-being for Abu ...

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• 18 July

  Dolphin Energy marks 15 years of operations

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM Dolphin Energy Limited on Sunday marks 15 years of operations, during which the company imported two billion standard cubic feet (scf) of natural gas into the UAE and Oman every day. Dolphin Energy’s Chief Executive Officer, Obaid Abdulla Al Dhaheri, commented on the achievement, and said that “This is an important milestone in our history ...

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• 18 July

  UAE sees 1,434 new recoveries from Covid-19

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced that it conducted 258,194 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. As ...

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• 18 July

  Sharjah Summer Campaign welcomes tourists, residents

    Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced the return of its annual Sharjah Summer Campaign. Running through September 30, SCTDA’s seasonal campaign features an integrated package of exclusive hotel offers and discounts on an array of activities throughout the emirate’s popular tourist and hospitality destinations. The competitive offers and exclusive family and hotel ...

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• 18 July

  EAD launches ‘environmental labelling’ program

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), the Agency announced the launch of the ‘Green Industries’ environmental labelling programme. The innovative programme is tailored based on best international practices in ...

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• 18 July

  Tories must decide between Thatcher, Reagan leadership

  

  Can “Thatcherite candidate” Rishi Sunak win the contest for Tory leadership? Or will his party plump for a rival who follows in the footsteps of the Iron Lady’s great ally, Ronald Reagan? This is not just a question of style or positioning: Herein lies the wider economic choice facing the UK in the years to come. In their hearts, many ...

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• 18 July

  Wells Fargo, Citi customers still spending

  

  If everyone feels so miserable, why do they seem to be out having a good time? This is the puzzle in comparing US second-quarter bank results with terrible readings in recent consumer sentiment surveys. Citigroup Inc.’s customers are spending freely on restaurants and holidays, which drove credit card volumes up 18% compared with those in the period a year earlier, ...

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• 18 July

  TSMC has a $40 billion vaccine against inflation

    Searing inflation and a wave of interest rate hikes is putting global economies on a path to recession. And yet the world’s largest custom chipmaker just raised its full-year revenue guidance after posting another quarter of record profit. It’s not crazy to think Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. will hit these bullish targets. Second-quarter net income of NT$237 billion ($8 ...

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• 18 July

  Henan shows Hong Kong that how far it has fallen

    The protest in Zhengzhou by victims of a bank fraud and its violent suppression by unidentified men caused an outcry on Chinese social media and captured the attention of the world’s press. Nowhere will the images have resonated more strongly than in Hong Kong. That’s partly because in the current climate it’s all but impossible to imagine a similar ...

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• 18 July

  Heathrow shifts from UK’s travel nightmare to Europe’s gateway

  

  Bloomberg Less than a decade ago, London’s Heathrow was the undisputed hub airport for Europe, with thousands of daily passengers and an ambitious expansion plan that included a brand new runway. Terminal 5 was still a novelty — the UK’s largest free-standing building hosted a string of glitzy shops and restaurants, including one founded by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. The ...

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