December, 2023

• 20 December

  UAE leaders congratulate Emir of Kuwait on assuming power

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, on the occasion of assuming power in the State of Kuwait. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the ...

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• 20 December

  Revival of winter travel turns jet fuel into oil’s bright spot

  

  BLOOMBERG Soaring demand for travel this winter is boosting refiners’ margins for making jet fuel in Asia, providing a bright spot for the oil market even as the outlook for other transport fuels weakens. The post-pandemic recovery of air travel is gaining pace in China and India, while the US is expecting to see record travel demand during the holiday ...

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• 20 December

  Tennessee-based FedEx profit falls below expectations on drop in air, truck cargo

  

  BLOOMBERG FedEx Corp reported profit below analyst expectations as cost cuts weren’t enough to make up for volume declines at the air-freight unit amid a lingering cargo recession. The company lowered its sales forecast for the fiscal year ending on May 31. Adjusted earnings were $3.99 a share, the Memphis, Tennessee-based company said in a statement. Analysts had expected $4.19. ...

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• 20 December

  Humaid Al Nuaimi issues Emiri Decree transitioning Ajman University to non-profit institution

  

  AJMAN/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Emiri Decree No.14 of 2023, transitioning Ajman University from a for-profit entity to a non-profit institution. This Decree aims at enhancing the University’s academic and research mission, ensuring its financial independence, and providing educational opportunities to students worldwide. According to the Decree, ...

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• 20 December

  UAE sends plane carrying 1,640 household power generators to Ukraine

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM The United Arab Emirates has dispatched an aid plane carrying 100 tons of power generators to assist civilians affected by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, aiming to help them cope with harsh winter conditions. The aid includes 1,640 household power generators, each with a capacity ranging from 3.5 kW to 8 kW, designed to provide electricity to ...

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• 20 December

  UAE-built desalination plants in Egyptian Rafah pump water to Palestinians in Gaza

  

  RAFAH/ WAM The United Arab Emirates’ “Gallant Knight 3” humanitarian operation has successfully completed the pumping of desalinated water to Palestinians in Rafah, within the Gaza Strip. The water is being pumped from UAE-built desalination plants in Egyptian Rafah through a newly installed 900-metre pipeline. The Palestinian Water Authority in Rafah then takes over the water distribution within the Gaza ...

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• 20 December

  UAE leaders congratulate Emir of Kuwait on assuming power

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, on the occasion of assuming power in the State of Kuwait. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and ...

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• 20 December

  ADIB, Aldar Properties close AED 1 billion sustainability linked financing deal

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has arranged an AED 1 billion sustainable bilateral facility for Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar). The financing takes Aldar’s total ESG financing facilities to AED 4.8 billion as the company transitions towards sustainable financing for its projects and investments. The transaction underscores both entities’ commitment to supporting environmentally beneficial projects aligned with the ...

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• 20 December

  Ministry of Culture honours winners of 17th edition of Al Burda Award in presence of Abdullah bin Zayed

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM In the presence of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture, on Tuesday, honoured 24 winners of the 17th edition of Al Burda Award. The award ceremony, held at Louvre Abu Dhabi, celebrated Islamic arts highlighting the exceptional talents that have enriched the legacy ...

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• 20 December

  Apple pause on holiday watch sales shows legal bind it faces

  BLOOMBERG Apple Inc’s plan to halt online sales of its smartwatch before Christmas to comply with a regulator’s order shows that it’s in a legal jam. The company has known for almost two months that a ban imposed by the International Trade Commission (ITC) would take effect from December 25 unless it persuaded the Biden administration to intervene — or ...

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