April, 2019

• 16 April

  600 experts to attend FAHR International Conference in Dubai

  DUBAI / WAM Over 600 professionals and executives from across 25 countries across the globe will take part in the 9th edition of FAHR International Conference, kicking-off on Wednesday in Dubai. Themed ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution Human Capital Challenges’, the conference is a unique annual gathering, bringing together leading HR experts from the public and private sector as well as, regional ...

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• 16 April

  Cityscape Abu Dhabi opens

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, opened on Tuesday, Cityscape Abu Dhabi, the emirate’s leading property investment and development event, at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The three-day property event is being staged under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince ...

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• 16 April

  UAE, Japanese official review nation’s senior citizens policy

  

  DUBAI / WAM Hessa Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, met Akihiko Nakajima, Ambassador of Japan to the UAE, and exchanged views on the UAE’s community development initiatives, and the care for members of society, especially senior citizens. The minister relayed the UAE experience in community care for Senior Emiratis and family cohesion based on diversified policies and legislation following ...

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• 16 April

  SIB profit rises by 6% to reach AED152mn

  

  Sharjah / WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), reported a six percent increase in its net profit, amounting to AED151.7 million in the first quarter of 2019, compared to AED143.1 million reported for the same period last year. The bank’s total assets reached AED42.8 billion at the end of March quarter with the same level achieved by the end of 2018. Total ...

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• 16 April

  ADX hosts delegation of French Business Group Abu Dhabi

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the region’s leading financial market, hosted a delegation from the French Business Group – Abu Dhabi in which the operational framework, vision, mission, and investment opportunities at ADX was highlighted to the delegation. Members of senior management attended the event from both sides. Abdul Aziz Al Neaimi, Assistant Chief Executive of ADX, ...

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• 16 April

  MBRSC launches ‘Hope Generation’ initiative

  

  Dubai / WAM The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), has launched the ‘Hope Generation’ initiative to help schools encourage students to study Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), fields and increase their curiosity about space science and exploration. This could be done through lectures, workshops and open meetings by MBRSC’s experts for middle school to high school students, and provide ...

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• 16 April

  UAE, US hold talks over cooperation in future technology

  

  Dubai / WAM Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and Deputy Managing Director of Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), highlighted the role of building solid international ties, establishing global partnerships, and employing modern technologies across various industries in supporting the UAE’s efforts in developing the industry of the future. He made these remarks while leading a UAE ...

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• 16 April

  With an eye on Trump, refiners tout clean fuel rule as US win

  

  Bloomberg US oil refiners, in line for a windfall from new ship-fuel rules, are taking steps to lock in the change quickly, concerned it could fall victim to President Donald Trump’s re-election push. Under the new rules, many shippers will switch to low-sulfur fuels, boosting competition and, potentially, increasing the price of diesel, jet fuel and heating oil. The US ...

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• 16 April

  Kim getting ready for first summit with Russia’s Putin

  

  Bloomberg Russia is preparing for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s first summit with President Vladimir Putin, setting the stage for consultations between the long-time allies after Kim’s nuclear talks with the US broke down. Russian officials told a South Korean diplomatic delegation visiting Moscow this week that plans were being made for a summit but offered no details on a ...

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• 16 April

  Standoff in Sudan amid calls for army rulers to cede power

  

  Bloomberg Pressure mounted on Sudan’s military rulers to cede power as the African Union echoed protesters’ calls for a swift handover to a civilian government in the wake of long-time leader Omar al-Bashir’s ouster. Demonstrators kept up their carnival-like sit-in outside army headquarters in Khartoum, the capital, for an 11th day, despite an apparent bid to disperse them. The Sudanese ...

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