May, 2024

• 28 May

  Tahnoun bin Zayed chairs inaugural MGX board meeting

  

  ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has chaired the inaugural board meeting of MGX. During the meeting, His Highness affirmed that the purpose of establishing MGX, a UAE national company focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies, is to support shaping a future where technology enables ...

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• 28 May

  UAE leaders congratulate Presidents of Azerbaijan, Ethiopia on National Day

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin ...

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• 28 May

  Asian shares are mixed following US holiday quiet, crude oil prices rise

  

  TOKYO / WAM Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday after US. markets were closed for the Memorial Day holiday. Oil prices and U.S. futures were higher, Associated Press reported on Tuesday. Chinese markets rose after senior leaders of the ruling Communist Party met and affirmed Beijing’s determination to contain financial risks. Hong Kong’s benchmark was buoyed by gains for ...

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• 28 May

  Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed inaugurates ‘North Bani Yas’ housing project

  

  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 inaugurated phase one of the North Bani Yas housing project, which comprises 1,365 new villas for UAE nationals, valued at AED3.1 billion. Spanning an area of 3.1 square kilometres, the project falls under ...

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• 28 May

  UAE condemns Israeli violations in Gaza Strip, targeting of refugee tents in Rafah

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms and denounced the ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip and the most recent targeting of refugee tents, which has resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries to innocent civilians. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) underscored the importance of reaching an immediate ceasefire, ...

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• 28 May

  ‘Next50 ‘ holds 1st meeting to formulate new vision to promote growth of UAE’s private sector companies

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM Investopia, in partnership with EMIR, an emerging market research specialist, held the first meeting of the ‘Next50’ initiative, which aims to promote dialogue and knowledge sharing among leading companies in the UAE, and stimulate investment in emerging sectors in the private sector. The meeting was held in the presence of Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of ...

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• 28 May

  Emirati-Korean relations unique, distinguished: UAE Ambassador to Korea

  

  SEOUL/WAM Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, emphasised that the visit of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Republic of Korea comes within the framework of enhancing the strategic partnership between the two countries, describing this partnership as “unique and distinguished”. He noted that the two countries are always seeking ...

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• 27 May

  Dubai Culture awarded four ISO certifications

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced that it has earned multiple accreditations in four new International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) standards. These certifications are in Business Continuity Management Systems (ISO 22301:2019) and Risk Management Systems (ISO 31000:2018). Dubai Culture also received the (ISO 44001:2017) accreditation in Collaborative Business Relationships Management Systems and another accreditation in ...

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• 27 May

  VOX Reaffirms Commitment to Great Design and Showcases Innovation in Dubai

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Showing a dedication to spreading expert global knowledge within local markets,  VOX Furniture UAE, a franchisee of VOX Capital Group held an exclusive summit on the 23rd of May 2024, at VOX showrooms in Dubai Festival Plaza Mall, at the heart of Wasl Gate in Jebel Ali. In attendance were some of the most prominent names ...

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• 27 May

  UAE inaugurates Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak School for the Blind in Ethiopia

  

  ADDIS ABABA / WAM In the presence of Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak School for the Blind has been inaugurated in Addis Ababa to provide vital access to education for blind and visually-impaired youth. Established under the guidance of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed ...

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