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October, 2024

  • 26 October

    Abdullah bin Zayed, Antony Blinken discuss strategic partnership, regional developments

    LONDON/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met on Friday with the US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken. During the meeting, the two top diplomats discussed the friendship and strategic partnership between the two countries, and addressed the importance of the official visit made by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed …

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  • 26 October

    Mansoor bin Mohammed visits 8th edition of Dubai Active, Dubai Active Industry, Dubai Muscle Show

    DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, yesterday visited the eighth edition of the ‘Dubai Active, Dubai Active Industry, and Dubai Muscle Show’ at Expo City Dubai. Held in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, the three-day event, which is the Middle East’s leading fitness and …

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  • 25 October

    Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah opens RAK Digital Assets Oasis Conference 2024

    RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, opened the RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO) Conference 2024 on Friday with a keynote address during which he emphasised the importance of embracing technological innovation to secure Ras Al Khaimah’s position as a global hub for blockchain and digital assets. …

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  • 25 October

    EWEC to power ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi with clean energy

    ABU DHABI/WAM Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) on Friday announced that it has forged a strategic partnership with ADNEC Group to power ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi entirely with renewable and clean energy, making it the first and largest event venue in the Middle East to utilise clean energy. The landmark partnership sets a benchmark for the decarbonisation of the …

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  • 25 October

    Abu Dhabi lights up in support of World Polio Day 2024

    ABU DHABI/WAM Landmarks across Abu Dhabi illuminated on Thursday, October 24, in support of World Polio Day, an annual moment that aims to galvanise momentum towards global efforts to eradicate the disease. Buildings and structures across the UAE capital were lit in blue and purple to raise awareness of polio ­– a preventable and debilitating disease – and to reaffirm …

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  • 25 October

    UAE aid ship carrying 2,000 tonnes of relief arrives at Beirut Port to support Lebanese people

    BEIRUT/WAM On Friday, 25th October, a UAE aid ship carrying 2,000 tonnes of urgent relief to the brotherly Lebanese people arrived at Beirut Port, as part of the ‘UAE Stands with Lebanon’ campaign which was launched at the beginning of October. The ship is part of the UAE’s continuous humanitarian support to Lebanon during the ongoing crisis, following the directives …

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  • 25 October

    China conducts $98.5 billion MLF to inject liquidity

    BEIJING/WAM China’s central bank on Friday conducted a 700-billion-yuan (about US$98.5 billion) medium-term lending facility (MLF) operation to maintain reasonable and ample liquidity in the banking system. According to Xinhua news agency, the MLF operation has a one-year maturity with an interest rate of 2 percent, unchanged from the rate of the previous operation conducted last month. After the operation, …

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  • 25 October

    World Bank launches new strategy to boost economic opportunities for women

    WASHINGTON/WAM The World Bank Group announced on Thursday the “Gender Strategy 2030” aimed at boosting economic opportunities for more women. The targets, unveiled at a flagship event during the 2024 World Bank Group Annual Meetings, will focus on use of broadband, social protection, and access to capital. These efforts will contribute to one of the three pillars of the Gender …

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  • 25 October

    Lucibel.le presents its brand-new PULSE technology at Beautyworld Middle East 2024

    GULF TIME Lucibel.le, specializing in LED technology for cosmetics and beauty, will unveil its latest innovation at the Beautyworld Middle East trade show, taking place from October 28 to 30, 2024. The French brand will exhibit at the Dubai World Trade Center, at the French Pavilion, Hall 2, Stand G24. A disruptive technology for skincare professionals… This year, continuing to …

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  • 25 October

    UAE leaders congratulate President of Kazakhstan on Republic Day

    ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan on the occasion of his country’s Republic Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy …

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