Bloomberg Microsoft Corp said it’s buying Activision Blizzard Inc in a $68.7 billion deal, uniting two of the biggest forces in video games to create the world’s third-biggest gaming company. In its largest purchase ever, Microsoft will pay $95 a share in cash for one of the most legendary gaming publishers, known for titles like Call of Duty and ...
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19 January
Agthia distributes 500 care packages to families in need
Abu Dhabi / WAM Agthia Group PJSC, a regional food and beverages company, has marked the end of 2021 with a sizeable donation of over 500 Care Packages that were distributed to families in need across the UAE, which included a variety of food items produced by the group’s brands. Agthia partnered with the Emirates Red Crescent, Dubai Charity ...
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19 January
Aldar unveils AED1.8bn sustainable city project
Abu Dhabi / WAM Aldar Properties (Aldar) on Tuesday announced an agreement with Diamond Developers, the mastermind behind The Sustainable City brand, to form a joint venture (JV) for the development of a fully sustainable and unique community on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island. The Sustainable City – Yas Island will span an area of 397,000 square metre in Yas ...
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19 January
Masdar to develop clean power in Indonesia for export to Singapore
ABU DHABI / WAM Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced on Tuesday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore’s Tuas Power, France’s EDF Renewables, and PT Indonesia Power to explore the development of renewable energy within Indonesia for export to Singapore. The agreement envisages the development of solar photovoltaic (PV) facilities with ...
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19 January
Deal signed to support innovation in Sharjah
SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by the Public Relations and Social Responsibility Department, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Emirates Creative Association to enhance cooperation and exchange knowledge and experiences, and implement and embrace innovative projects to elevate individual and institutional performance, in line with the goals and strategies of the ...
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19 January
Expo 2020 Dubai visits cross 10mn
Dubai / WAM Expo 2020 Dubai visitor numbers continue to rise, reaching 10,188,769 visits as of January 18, while Expo 2020 Dubai’s virtual visitation passed the 65 million mark. The visitors were attracted by the first Global Goals Week to be held outside of New York and a star-studded K-pop concert – all underpinned by confidence in the event’s ...
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19 January
DP World’s new digital platform to streamline customs processes
Dubai / WAM DP World, the leading global logistics company and provider of smart supply chain solutions, on Tuesday announced the launch of its new digital compliance and revenue platform, Cargoes Customs. The platform facilitates completely paperless trade easing the flow of the customs process using innovative technology solutions, including an Artificial Intelligence driven risk engine and smart valuation. ...
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19 January
Expo 2020 Dubai visits cross 10mn
Dubai / WAM Expo 2020 Dubai visitor numbers continue to rise, reaching 10,188,769 visits as of January 18, while Expo 2020 Dubai’s virtual visitation passed the 65 million mark. The visitors were attracted by the first Global Goals Week to be held outside of New York and a star-studded K-pop concert – all underpinned by confidence in the event’s ...
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19 January
Agthia distributes 500 care packages to families in need
Abu Dhabi / WAM Agthia Group PJSC, a regional food and beverages company, has marked the end of 2021 with a sizeable donation of over 500 Care Packages that were distributed to families in need across the UAE, which included a variety of food items produced by the group’s brands. Agthia partnered with the Emirates Red Crescent, Dubai Charity ...
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19 January
eBankX names Sulaiman Al Fahim as new chairman
Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time eBankX, a global digital platform providing several services and features, announced the appointment of Sulaiman Al Fahim as chairman. Sulaiman Al Fahim is currently the executive chairman of the globally leading Al Fahim Holding Group, a business conglomerate in the UAE. He brings many years of expertise covering project management, strategic development, and business ...
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