September, 2024

• 23 September

  Jubail Island awards construction contract for Jubail Town Centre

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Jubail Island Investment Company (JIIC) has awarded the construction contract for the Jubail Town Centre in Souk Al Jubail, the commercial and retail hub of Jubail Island. The contract, estimated at nearly AED400 million, has been awarded to Bright Accord General Contracting Company and comprises four office buildings and two residential buildings – Jubail Terraces buildings ...

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• 23 September

  Khalifa University to host ‘Robotics in Africa’ Forum at IROS 2024

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology on Monday announced that the 36th edition of the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2024), to be held in Abu Dhabi, will feature the ‘Robotics in Africa’ Forum. This forum will highlight the continent’s remarkable progress in research and innovation, and release a status report on ...

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• 23 September

  Mohammed bin Rashid approves AED10 billion expansion plan for Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai

  

  DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday approved an AED10 billion expansion plan for the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai. On completion, the DEC will become the largest purpose-built indoor events and exhibitions venue in the region. Part of ...

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• 23 September

  Adnoc Distribution approves $350m interim cash dividend for H1

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Adnoc Distribution on Monday announced that the Board of Directors has approved an interim dividend of $350 million (AED1.285 billion) for the first half of 2024, equivalent to 10.285 fils per share, underscoring the company’s commitment to delivering consistent and attractive returns to its shareholders. The deadline for purchasing shares to qualify for the interim dividend payment is ...

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• 23 September

  Sharjah Ruler issues laws on property leasing, Rental Dispute Centre

  

  SHARJAH/WAM H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued Law No. (5) of 2024 on Property Leasing in the Emirate of Sharjah. H.H. the Ruler also issued Law No. (6) of 2024 on the establishment and organisation of the Rental Disputes Centre (RDC) in the Emirate of Sharjah.

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• 23 September

  Bayanat name changed to Space42: ADX

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced on Monday that the name of “Bayanat AI PLC” will be officially changed to “Space42 PLC”, following its merger with Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC, set to commence on 1st October, 2024. In a circular issued on Monday, ADX said that trading of the new shares of Bayanat AI PLC (resulting ...

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• 23 September

  SBWC, AUS Roundtable addresses funding challenges for business women

  

  SHARJAH/WAM Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) and the American University of Sharjah (AUS) hosted the second roundtable in their series aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs in the UAE. Held at the American University of Sharjah, the event focused on the theme “Female Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the UAE: Access to Funding Challenges”. This session built upon insights gathered from the previous ...

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• 23 September

  UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Sri Lanka on election win

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated Anura Kumara Dissanayake for his victory in the Sri Lankan Presidential elections as President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al ...

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• 23 September

  UAE President reaffirms ‘unwavering commitment’ to US partnership during talks with President Biden

  

  WASHINGTON/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke of the ‘power of partnerships’ during talks with US President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday. His Highness reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering commitment to its US partnership and hailed the power of building bridges with nations that share the same values and ambitions for a brighter ...

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• 23 September

  UAE President arrives at White House to meet President Biden

  

  WASHINGTON/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived on Monday at the White House in Washington DC at the beginning of his official visit to the United States of America. His Highness will meet with US President Joe Biden to discuss the deep, historical ties between the UAE and US. The meeting will explore opportunities ...

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