January, 2025

• 15 January

  CBI posts AED223m profit in 2024, up 30% YoY

  

  DUBAI/WAM Commercial Bank International (CBI) announced its financial results for the year ended  December 31 2024, reporting an impressive performance driven by its transformation journey and unwavering focus on innovation and customer experience. The bank achieved a pre-tax profit of AED222.7 million, reflecting a significant 30% year-on-year (YoY) growth and marking a historic milestone. Total revenues surged by 29% YoY ...

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• 14 January

  Abu Dhabi Executive Council’s new members take oath of office in presence of UAE President

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM In the presence of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the new members of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council have taken the oath of office. The ceremony was attended by H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. President H.H. Sheikh ...

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• 14 January

  Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets Prime Minister of New Zealand to further enhance bilateral cooperation

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met The Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025. The meeting focused on strengthening the bonds of friendship and bilateral cooperation between ...

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• 14 January

  Presidents of UAE, Kenya take part in Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signing

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Dr William Samoei Ruto, President of Kenya, participated in Tuesday’s signing at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi of the UAE-Kenya Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a far-reaching and mutually beneficial agreement designed to deepen trade and investment ties, strengthen supply chains, and ...

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• 14 January

  Masdar City unveils groundbreaking autonomous vehicle testing

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Masdar City has officially launched testing of cutting-edge autonomous vehicles as part of its ambitious vision to redefine sustainable urban transportation. This initiative, highlighted during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), reinforces Masdar City’s position as a global leader in sustainable innovation. As the Strategic Partner of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), Masdar City is showcasing its autonomous ...

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• 14 January

  Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends dialogue sessions of heads of state and government as part of first day of ADSW Summit 2025

  

  AD MEDIA OFFICE/ABU DHABI His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the dialogue sessions of heads of state and government on the first day of the ADSW Summit 2025, held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. During the sessions, His Highness welcomed esteemed ...

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• 14 January

  UAE President attends opening ceremony for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday attended the official opening ceremony of the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). Taking place mainly at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), ADSW is an annual global platform focused on accelerating sustainability efforts and advancing socioeconomic progress in the UAE and worldwide. ...

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• 14 January

  UAE President meets with heads of delegations participating in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday met with a number of world leaders attending Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025. During the meetings, which were held separately, His Highness met with His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda; His Excellency Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia; His Excellency Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of ...

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• 14 January

  Sharjah Airport welcomes over 17.1 million passengers in 2024

  

  SHARJAH /WAM Emirates, The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) announced that Sharjah International Airport welcomed a total of 17,101,725 passengers in 2024, marking an impressive 11.4% increase compared to 15,356,212 passengers in 2023. Additionally, the total number of flights rose to 107,760, representing a 9.5% growth compared to 98,433 flights in 2023. Cargo handling also saw unprecedented growth, with volumes increasing ...

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• 14 January

  DCAA , PCFC Collaborate to Enhance Civil Aviation Sector Performance

  

  DUBAI/GULF TIME Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) that aims to strengthen the collaboration and elevate the performance of the civil aviation sector. This partnership reflects the shared commitment of both entities to support the UAE’s strategy of developing advanced infrastructure and a sustainable aviation industry. ...

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