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February, 2024

  • 8 February

    UAE maritime hospital sails to aid people of Gaza, as part of Gallant Knight 3 operation

    AL ARISH/ WAM The UAE has set sail a fully integrated maritime hospital for Al Arish, Egypt, to provide necessary medical support to the Palestinian people. This initiative aligns with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to provide all forms of support and assistance to the people of the Gaza Strip, as part of ...

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  • 8 February

    UAE’s real GDP to grow by 5.3 percent in 2024: S&P Global

    ABU DHABI/ WAM S&P Global Ratings, the world’s leading credit rating agency, expects the UAE’s real GDP to grow by 5.3 percent in 2024, compared to 3.4 percent in 2023. In a new report released today, the credit rating agency said that UAE banks reported exceptional profits for the full year 2023 due to lower provisioning requirements and higher interest ...

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  • 8 February

    Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed visits General Women’s Union in Abu Dhabi

    ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited the General Women’s Union in Abu Dhabi. He was briefed on the union’s ongoing efforts under the guidance of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme ...

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  • 8 February

    UAE’s home-grown concept, WOK BOYZ, Expands to 3rd International Territory with Grand Opening of its Flagship Restaurant in Canada

    DUBAI/ GULF TIME WOK BOYZ, a renowned street style Asian food concept, has expanded its presence into its third international market with the grand opening of its flagship restaurant in Toronto, Canada. This momentous move marks a significant milestone for WOK BOYZ, showcasing the brand’s commitment to global expansion and catering to diverse palates across international borders. The new venture ...

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  • 8 February

    Centre for Prenatal Paediatrics at Latifa Hospital inaugurated

    DUBAI / WAM Dubai Health, the first integrated academic health system in Dubai, has announced the inauguration of the Centre for Prenatal Paediatrics, supported by Al Tayer Group. Located in Latifa Hospital, the new centre will manage high-risk pregnancies and deliver specialised care and monitoring for expecting mothers. The inauguration was attended by Dr Raja Easa Al Gurg, Chairperson of ...

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  • 8 February

    Sharjah Media City receives delegation from Republic of Korea

    SHARJAH / WAM Dr Khalid Omar Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Media City (Shams), discussed cooperation with a delegation from the Republic of Korea, which included Guan Wang, CEO of the “Geng G” E-Sports Academy, and Heesuk Kang, Business Director at Naver-Z. The visit comes following the signing of memorandums of understanding between Shams and the Korean companies, which were ...

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  • 8 February

    UAE’s first integrated battery recycling plant unveiled as Dubatt invests AED 216 million at Dubai Industrial City

    DUBAI/ GULF TIME Dubatt Battery Recycling’s fully integrated battery recycling plant – the first of its kind in the UAE – has been formally inaugurated at Dubai Industrial City, part of TECOM Group PJSC, in the presence of His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Cabinet Member and Minister of Economy; Her Excellency Dr Amna Al Dahak, Cabinet Member and ...

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  • 8 February

    Dubai chamber holds talks on growth in fruit, vegetable sector

    DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has hosted a meeting with the Fruit and Vegetable Traders Business Group to discuss opportunities to enhance the sector’s performance and support its sustainable growth. Participants in the meeting included Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers; Maha ...

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  • 8 February

    Over 100 Arab ministers to participate in WGS

    DUBAI / WAM Arab ministers and governmental delegations are expected to play a significant role in the 11th edition of the World Governments Summit (WGS) which will take place in Dubai, between February 12-14. The World Governments Summit 2024 will witness the participation of more than 100 ministers from Arab countries, including the ministers of finance, the ministers of youth ...

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  • 8 February

    Abdullah bin Zayed receives Spanish FM to discuss regional developments

    ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and José Manuel Albarez, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Spain, discussed developments in the Middle East and their various repercussions, especially on the humanitarian level. During a meeting held on Thursday in Abu Dhabi, HH Sheikh Abdullah and the Spanish Foreign Minister ...

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