February, 2024

• 1 February

  Dubai Trade platform surpasses 300-million transactions mark

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Trade, the leading trade facilitation hub in the UAE, has crossed 300 million transactions since the platform was established in 2003, eliminating approximately 617 million printed documents and saving 25,400 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions. The achievement comes on the back of a record-setting year in 2023, with Dubai Trade registering 32.6 million transactions compared to ...

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• 1 February

  Spain urges WTO meet in UAE to address deglobalisation

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Spain wants the upcoming 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Abu Dhabi this month to address the potential challenges of deglobalisation and its impacts on global supply chains, Xiana Mendez, the Spanish Minister of State for Trade, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). “The main challenges we may have to face ...

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• 1 February

  UAE aims to lead the world in government service excellence: Mohammed bin Rashid

  

  DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday reiterated that the UAE government’s core purpose is to raise the quality of life of the country’s people. He emphasised the importance of government entities evolving their services and adopting highly efficient business models focused on ...

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• 1 February

  AUS, Poland’s AGH University strengthen ties

  

  SHARJAH / WAM American University of Sharjah (AUS) has bolstered its global research and academic ties by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with AGH University of Krakow, Poland, affirming its commitment to fostering international collaboration in education and research initiatives. The agreement was signed by Dr Tod Laursen, Chancellor of AUS, and Professor Jerzy Lis, Rector of AGH University. Based ...

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• 1 February

  Ministry announces recipients of ‘National Grant Programme for Culture, Creativity’

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Culture has announced the grant recipients of the first cycle of the “National Grant Programme for Culture and Creativity,” which was launched in August 2023. The first cycle of the programme received a great deal of interest from the creative community and a large number of applications. This programme aims to strengthen the ...

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• 1 February

  UAE National Pavilion showcases over 150 defence products at ‘World Defence Show’

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE National Pavilion, organised by the Emirates Defence Companies Council (EDCC) with support from the UAE Ministry of Defence and Tawazun Council, will showcase innovative defence, aerospace, and security products and solutions at the second edition of the World Defence Show. The show will be held in Riyadh from February 4-8 and is organised by ...

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• 1 February

  Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs Advanced Technology Research Council board meeting

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC)’s board meeting. During the meeting, His Highness reviewed the council’s achievements in advancing research and development in the emirate and endorsed plans to expand capabilities to guide ...

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• 1 February

  UAE leaders congratulate newly sworn-in Malaysian King

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar on taking the constitutional oath as the King of Malaysia. 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 ...

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January, 2024

• 31 January

  LIGHT OF GOLD- By Kim il Tae Organized by Philip Shin

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Kim Il Tae is a contemporary artist from South Korea, renowned for using the purest gold as the main element in his artworks. LIGHT OF GOLD Exhibition by Artist Kin il Tae and Organized by Philip Shin. As the curator and organizer of numerous successful art exhibitions, Philip Shin has been a driving force in showcasing ...

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• 31 January

  Investopia, London Stock Exchange explore collaboration in fintech sector

  

  LONDON/ WAM Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, participated in the market close ceremony at the London Stock Exchange (LSE). He visited the LSE headquarters in the British capital to discuss partnership opportunities, exchange experiences, and promote investments in financial services and cutting-edge fintech. Julia Hogget, CEO of the London Stock Exchange, received him ...

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