August, 2024

• 30 August

  Japan raises economic view in August for first time in 15 months

  

  TOKYO / WAM The Japanese government on Thursday upgraded its assessment of the economy for the first time in 15 months, citing a modest rebound in private consumption, Kyodo News reported. In its monthly report for August, the Cabinet Office described the economy as “recovering at a moderate pace, although it appears to be pausing in part.” The government used ...

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• 30 August

  Sharjah Ruler visits Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan

  

  SHARJAH/WAM H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Friday visited Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan, one of the oldest libraries in the world, founded in 1609. His Highness was received, upon his arrival, by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Book Authority; Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Emirates Airline’s Divisional ...

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• 30 August

  UAE and United States issue joint statement on situation of women and girls in Afghanistan

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Foreign Minister for Political Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, welcomed Rina Amiri, United States Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls and Human Rights, to the United Arab Emirates to discuss the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan. The UAE and the United States reiterated their commitments to supporting the promotion and protection of ...

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• 30 August

  UAE leaders offer condolences to King of Thailand over floods victims

  

  ABU DHABI,/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to King Maha Vajiralongkorn of the Kingdom of Thailand over the victims of the floods caused by heavy rains that resulted in several deaths and injuries, wishing all the injured a speedy recovery. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice ...

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• 30 August

  Bawabat Al Sharq Talent Show Reaps Staggering Success

  

  ABU DHABI/GULF TIME For the first time since its opening, Bawabat Al Sharq Mall has organized its own kids’ Talent Show to bid summer farewell and welcome the back-to-school season with a rewarding experience for students. By the end of the month of July, the Mall had announced a call for talents among kids aged between 8 and 16 years ...

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• 30 August

  First Time in UAE: Experience “The Jungle Book” at Khalidiyah Mall

  

  ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Khalidiyah Mall invites families and “The Jungle Book” fans of all ages to explore the worlds of Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, and Shere Khan from August 24 to September 22 through interactive installations and activities. For the first time in UAE, This immersive experience brings Rudyard Kipling’s beloved tale to life, offering fun and adventure for the entire ...

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• 30 August

  Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launches new routes with fare promotion

  

  ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, is capitalising on the busy summer travel period by announcing an exciting promotion and starting flights from Abu Dhabi to Chisinau, an affordable green city, and Cluj-Napoca, a cultural melting pot. Both destinations are ready to be discovered by travel lovers and gastronomy enthusiasts, with hassle-free ...

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• 30 August

  Louvre Abu Dhabi displays new artworks highlighting cross-cultural connections

  

  ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Louvre Abu Dhabi has unveiled new loans and acquisitions in its galleries, many on view for the first time in the GCC region. Highlighting new stories of cross-cultural connections, the additions aim to reflect the museum’s efforts to showcase the history of human creativity, and attract both first-time and returning visitors to the museum. Manuel Rabaté, ...

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• 30 August

  AD Ports Group among global top 20 container port operators in new industry ranking

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group has climbed for the first time into the global top 20 ranks of world port operators in a new industry survey. The insertion of AD Ports Group at 19th place globally by Drewry, a UK firm that tracks the container ports sector, reflects the growing industry relevance of AD Ports Group’s ports business, which has ...

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• 30 August

  Total air cargo demand rise by 13.6% in July: IATA

  

  GENEVA/WAM The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for the global air cargo markets for July 2024, showing continued strong annual demand growth. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), increased by 13.6 per cent compared to July 2023 (14.3 per cent for international traffic). This is the eighth consecutive month of double-digit year-over-year growth, with total levels ...

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