October, 2024

• 2 October

  Mariam Almheiri affirms UAE’s commitment to global food security, climate action at UNGA79

  

  NEW YORK/WAM Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Head of the International Affairs Office at the Presidential Court, participated in a range of highly impactful engagements at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) in New York City, as part of the UAE delegation led by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of ...

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• 2 October

  ADX logs 15 large deals on Adnoc Gas, Modon worth AED2.66 billion

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced on Wednesday the execution of 15 large direct deals involving shares of Adnoc Gas Plc and Modon Holding PSC with a total value of AED2.66 billion. Data from the ADX showed that the first transaction was executed on about 505.8 million shares of Modon Holding, valued at AED2.44 billion through six ...

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• 2 October

  ADQ partners with EQTY Lab to boost AI adoption across portfolio

  

  ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE ADQ has partnered with EQTY Lab, an AI solutions provider headquartered in Switzerland, to accelerate the responsible adoption of AI technologies throughout its portfolio. The partnership aligns with ADQ’s portfolio management approach, which focuses on consistently identifying and harnessing opportunities for sustainable value creation, transformation and growth to build future-proof sector leaders and national champions. Through ...

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• 2 October

  Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi Stopover Programme sees exceptional growth

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) are celebrating the exceptional growth of their Abu Dhabi Stopover programme. The relaunch of the initiative has exceeded expectations, significantly boosting Abu Dhabi’s tourism sector. The Abu Dhabi Stopover programme, exclusive to Etihad Airways, has seen remarkable growth since its inception. ...

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• 2 October

  Under the patronage of Mohammed bin Rashid, UAE launches second edition of Great Arab Minds initiative with prize purse of AED6 million

  

  DUBAI/WAM Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE has launched the second edition of the Great Arab Minds initiative. Heralded as the ‘Arab Nobel Prize’ for its singular efforts to recognise Arabs who have made extraordinary contributions to humanity, the initiative ...

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• 2 October

  UAE holds international dialogues on 2026 UN Water Conference

  

  NEW YORK / WAM The UAE delegation, participating in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79), held a series of international dialogues to discuss preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference. The UAE delegation met with various organisations and stakeholders from multiple sectors, following the adoption of the UN General Assembly resolution on the modalities for ...

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• 2 October

  UAE President, Mohammed bin Rashid meet at Al Marmoom in Dubai

  

  DUBAI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Wednesday with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at Al Marmoom in Dubai. Their Highnesses discussed a number of topics related to the UAE’s ongoing progress and ways to advance the aspirations of the ...

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• 2 October

  UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Guinea on Independence Day

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Mamady Doumbouya of the Republic of Guinea on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, along with His Highness ...

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• 2 October

  Ajman Bank announces inclusion in FTSE Global Equity Index Series

  

  DUBAI/WAM Ajman Bank has announced the inclusion of its shares in the FTSE Global Equity Index Series as well as their availability on the eToro platform. This milestone underscores Ajman Bank’s growing presence in the global financial markets and provides enhanced visibility for investors worldwide. This follows Ajman Bank’s inclusion in the MSCI Global Index in March 2023, further solidifying ...

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• 2 October

  Saif bin Zayed meets participants of UN Police Chiefs’ Performance Workshop in Abu Dhabi

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, met with officials and leaders from UN peace operations attending the third UN Police Chiefs’ Performance in Peacekeeping Operations Workshop. The UAE is hosting the event for the third consecutive time, reflecting its ongoing commitment to supporting international police collaboration. During the ...

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