November, 2023

• 20 November

  Inaugural Manar Abu Dhabi light art exhibition launches

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Light art exhibition Manar Abu Dhabi opened to the public, showcasing compelling light artworks installed across various islands, mangroves, and natural vistas in the capital. A key pillar of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi’s (DCT Abu Dhabi) Public Art Abu Dhabi initiative, Manar’s inaugural edition is held under the theme “Grounding Light”, ...

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• 20 November

  Workshop on nursing, midwifery research organised

  

  DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), in collaboration with the College of Nursing and Midwifery at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, has organised a three-day workshop targeting participants in the National Mentorship Programme for Nursing and Midwifery Research. Hosted by MoHAP’s National Committee for Nursing and Midwifery in Dubai, the event aimed ...

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• 20 November

  Inaugural COP28 Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum to begin on November 30

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The inaugural COP28 Business Philanthropy Climate Forum, hosted by the COP28 Presidency, will begin on November 30 at Expo City Dubai. The forum, taking place from December 1-2 alongside the World Climate Action Summit, will convene over 1000 global Heads of State, government, business CEOs, philanthropists and heads of NGOs seeking to accelerate and showcase progress ...

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• 20 November

  Alef Education, Abu Dhabi’s NCE to promote artificial intelligence-driven innovation

  

  DUBAI / WAM Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, and New Century Education (NCE), a non-traditional and progressive school operator based in Abu Dhabi, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to reshape the education sector in the UAE by leveraging big data and artificial intelligence (AI). This partnership highlights Alef Education and NCE’s commitment to deliver ...

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• 20 November

  UAE is a key player in global financial landscape: Tuttle

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM John Tuttle, Vice Chairman of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and President of the NYSE Institute, said the UAE has solidified its stature as a key player in the global financial landscape, through launching economic projects and initiatives that have made it an ideal partner for the NYSE in exploring new markets. In his statements, ...

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• 20 November

  Abdullah bin Zayed, Brazilian FM discuss strategic partnership, preparations for COP28 over phone

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during a telephone conversation with Mauro Vieira, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the friendly relations, cooperation avenues, and joint work within the framework of the strategic partnership between the two countries. The two sides also discussed the prospects for ...

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• 20 November

  Nikkei 225 drops after briefly touching fresh 33-year high

  

  BLOOMBERG Japanese stocks fell after the Nikkei 225 Stock Average’s short-lived pop to a fresh 33-year high. Automakers including Mazda Motor Corp led the decline on the stronger yen. The Nikkei rose as much as 0.8% on Monday to the highest since March 1990, before reversing course and declining 0.6% to 33,388.03 at the market close in Tokyo. Exporters led ...

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• 20 November

  Greenback extends decline, US equity futures steady

  

  BLOOMBERG The dollar extended a decline, with a gauge of greenback strength hitting its lowest level since August, amid speculation the Federal Reserve is nearing the end of its rate-hike cycle. Traders are currently pricing in about a 30% chance of a first Fed rate cut in March following cool inflation data last week. Investors are awaiting publication on Tuesday ...

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• 20 November

  Ahmed bin Mohammed honours UAE’s champion athletes who excelled in Asian Games and Asian Para Games

  

  DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of the UAE National Olympic Committee (NOC), today honoured UAE’s champion athletes who secured 31 medals in the Asian Games and Asian Para Games, both of which concluded last month in Hangzhou, China. The ceremony, organised by the NOC, took place at Emirates ...

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• 20 November

  RAK Ruler issues judicial fees law in Emirate’s courts

  

  RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has issued law No.16 of 2023 regarding the judicial fees in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The law includes 11 chapters in 39 articles, to which was attached a table of all judicial fees levied by the courts and the ...

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