January, 2024

• 28 January

  SCC approves draft response to Sultan Al Qasimi speech

  

  SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) has approved a draft during its third meeting of the first regular session of the eleventh legislative chapter. This draft was submitted by a committee formed to respond to a speech made by HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, during the opening session ...

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• 28 January

  Sharjah Airport International Free Zone, Tokai Optical ink pact

  

  SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) continues its remarkable growth trajectory, solidifying its reputation as one of the fastest-growing free zones in the Middle East with Tokai Optical Co, a prestigious Japanese company renowned for its expertise in prescription lens manufacturing, basing its operation in the free zone under a partnership agreement signed between both sides. ...

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• 28 January

  UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology visits pharma manufacturer Global Pharma

  

  DUBAI/ WAM Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, visited Global Pharma, a pharmaceutical company wholly owned by Dubai Investments. The tour was part of a series of visits conducted by Dr. Al Jaber across the national industrial sector. The visit is in line with the ministry’s commitment to engage with partners in the sector ...

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• 28 January

  Arab Health 2024 spotlights UAE’s position at the helm of health innovation

  

  DUBAI/ WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) in collaboration with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) are jointly showcasing a suite of innovative initiatives and digital health services at Arab Health 2024, taking place from 29th January to 1st February. Presented under a unified national platform dubbed “Emirates Health”, the ...

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• 28 January

  Official Poster revealed for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai

  

  DUBAI/ WAM The striking Official Poster for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai has been revealed, building up excitement for an event that promises fun-filled days in the sun for fans of all ages. The vivid illustration captures the excitement, colour and speed at the heart of FIFA’s most goal-heavy competition, which will see 16 of the ...

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• 28 January

  SEHA concludes 4th Abu Dhabi Integrated Mental Health Conference

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), a subsidiary of PureHealth – the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, successfully concluded the 4th Abu Dhabi Integrated Mental Health Conference which was held on 27th-28th January. The conference brought together specialists to discuss and analyse the latest standards in mental healthcare, fostering reforms in mental health throughout ...

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• 28 January

  Hatta’s economic transformation inspires new generation of entrepreneurs

  

  DUBAI / WAM Hatta, renowned for its enchanting landscapes, rich heritage, and idyllic lifestyle, is undergoing an economic transformation driven by a comprehensive development plan. Apart from large-scale projects, the region’s changing economic outlook is being shaped by the Dubai Government’s commitment to nurturing the potential of its people, particularly the youth. With a focus on advancing sustainable development and ...

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• 28 January

  China’s Yangtze River Delta region reports foreign trade growth in 2023

  

  BEIJING / WAM The total value of imports and exports in the Yangtze River Delta region, China’s foreign trade hub, reached 15.17 trillion yuan ($2.14 trillion) in 2023, data from China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) showed. The figure released indicated a rise in the region’s contribution to the country’s overall import and export value, which now accounts for ...

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• 28 January

  Shanghai to boost efforts to transform, expand financial sector, says mayor

  

  SHANGHAI / WAM Shanghai is set to double efforts to open up and accelerate the growth of its financial sector through various measures. In a statement, Gong Zheng, Mayor of Shanghai, affirmed that Shanghai will play a better role as a pioneer for the steady expansion of institutional opening-up in the financial sector in the New Year. Relying on key ...

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• 28 January

  Europe moves into a new world after a crippling energy crisis

  

  BLOOMBERG This month, a cold front swept across much of Europe and giant tankers that carry fuel through the Red Sea were rerouted to avoid escalating violence. That should have pushed gas prices higher. Instead, they just kept falling. Even if it’s a step too far to give Europe the all-clear, it’s a strong sign that the worst of the ...

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