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7 April

Miral partners with Khalifa Fund to support local entrepreneurs

ABU DHABI / WAM For the second consecutive year, Miral — Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences — continues its collaboration with the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development to bolster local entrepreneurs at Yas Bay Waterfront’s “Waterfront Nights” market. The market has been running since March 22 and is currently showcasing 20 small businesses and artisans, 10 ...

7 April

Soar to New Heights this Eid with the Launch of Big Balloon Ride in Sharjah

SHARJAH/ GULF TIME Sharjah has officially become home to an exciting new entertainment destination as Fly High Balloon Operations LLC. launched its inaugural Big Balloon Ride at the picturesque Al Majaz Waterfront. Offering a unique and thrilling experience, the Big Balloon Ride promises to elevate the city’s entertainment scene to new heights. The Big Balloon Ride stands as the centrepiece ...

5 April

International Humanitarian and Philanthropy Council convenes to implement AED20 billion Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Initiative

ABU DHABI / WAM The Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Initiative will allocate AED20 billion (US$5.45 billion) over 10 years in support of institutions and projects working to deliver aid, address inequality, and advance sustainable development solutions, the International Humanitarian and Philanthropy Council said today. The Council, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the ...

5 April

Aggregate capital, reserves of UAE-based banks increase to AED500 billion by end of January 2024

ABU DHABI / WAM The aggregate capital and reserves of banks operating in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reached AED500 billion at the end of January 2024, according to the latest statistics from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). This represents an annual increase of AED58.2 billion, or 13.3%, from AED438.6 billion in January 2023. On a monthly basis, ...

5 April

‘Birds of Goodness’ executes 25th humanitarian aid airdrop in north Gaza

ABU DHABI / WAM The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the implementation of the 25th airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid as part of the “Birds of Goodness” operation. Two C17 aircraft belonging to the UAE Air Force and two C295 aircraft belonging to the Egyptian Air Force participated in the airdrop operation. The airdrop was ...

5 April

President issues Federal Decree appointing Faisal Abdulaziz Al-Bannai as Advisor to President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued a Federal Decree appointing Faisal Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Bannai as Advisor to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs.

5 April

UAE welcomes 15th group of wounded Palestinian children, cancer patients

ABU DHABI / WAM The 15th group of wounded Palestinian children and cancer patients arrived in the UAE on Friday in implementation of the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to provide medical treatment for 1,000 injured children and 1,000 cancer patients from the Gaza Strip at the UAE’s hospitals. Departing from Al Arish International ...

5 April

Over 20 million worshippers visit Prophet’s Mosque in first 20 days of Ramadan

MADINAH / WAM Over 20 million worshippers visited the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the first 20 days of Ramadan, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). According to SPA, 1,643,288 individuals visited the Prophet’s grave, while Al-Rawda Al-Sharifa received a total of 358,632 men and 296,595 women during this period. These remarkable figures underscore the commitment of the General Authority ...

5 April

Emirati-Jordanian camp for Syrian refugees hosts Iftar for 200 families in Mafraq

MAFRAQ / WAM The Emirati-Jordanian camp for Syrian refugees in Mrajeeb Al Fhood hosted an Iftar for 200 families of Syrians and underprivileged Jordanian families. Hassan Salem Al-Qaidi, Head of the Emirati Relief Team in Jordan, said the Iftar was held under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman ...

5 April

Commercial Bank International leads investment round in generative AI fintech zypl.ai

DUBAI / WAM Commercial Bank International (CBI) has announced its investment in zypl.ai, a fintech startup pioneering the application of generative AI in lending. Commenting on zypl.ai, Ali Sultan Rakkad Al Amri, CEO of CBI, said “Our partnership with zypl.ai, an innovative AI platform, signifies a strategic entry into using AI implementation for advanced credit scoring. By harnessing zypl.ai’s synthetic ...

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