DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, hailed the strong performance of the emirate’s economy in the first half of 2023. With a growth of 3.2 percent in H1 2023, compared to the same period last year, the economy’s total value has reached AED223.8 billion. “The economic ...
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October, 2023
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16 October
Goldman sees India government curbing investment
BLOOMBERG India’s government will probably scale back on its investment spending in the coming years as it curbs its budget deficit, said Goldman Sachs Group Inc, giving the private sector scope to pick up the slack. With the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi planning to reduce the fiscal shortfall by about 1.5 percentage points over the next two years, ...
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16 October
India demands e-scooter makers return $60m aid for using China parts
BLOOMBERG When India decided to make a concerted push to green the world’s biggest two-wheeler market, a slew of electric scooter startups emerged almost overnight. Now, many are falling out of favor for sourcing parts from China instead of locally. The government is demanding that six companies — including Hero Electric Vehicles Pvt, once India’s top e-scooter maker — return ...
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16 October
Sharjah Museums Authority extends its ‘Sharjah Air Station’ exhibition
SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) will be extending its ongoing exhibition titled “Sharjah Air Station: A Historical Glimpse of the First Landing” at Al Mahatta Museum. The exhibition initially launched last year to celebrate Emirates Civil Aviation Day and the anniversary of the landing of the first aircraft ‘Hanno’ at Al Mahatta in Sharjah on October 5, 1932, ...
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14 October
Award-winning India Palace Restaurant Breaks Barriers with Braille Menus: A Vision of Inclusivity
DUBAI/ GULF TIME India Palace chain of restaurants, founded in 1997, takes pride in showcasing a 400-year-old gourmet experience along with the grandeur and tradition of palaces from the Mughal dynasty era to the people in the UAE. India Palace in association with the Zayed Higher Organization (ZHO has unveiled its latest initiative – the introduction of Braille menus at ...
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14 October
Mohammed bin Rashid directs provision of AED50 million in humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people
DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has directed the provision of AED50 million in humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people, through Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI). The aid comes as part of the UAE’s policy to provide urgent relief and assistance to ...
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14 October
Abdullah bin Zayed, FM of Indonesia review regional developments, efforts to protect civilians
ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Retno Marsudi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, discussed the latest developments in the Middle East region, and ways to protect civilians and provide safe corridors to deliver humanitarian aid. This came in a phone call between the two top diplomats, during which they also reviewed ...
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14 October
UAE President receives President of Timor-Leste
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday received José Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, who is on a working visit to the UAE at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, His Highness the President extended a warm welcome to President Ramos-Horta, expressing his wishes for a successful visit aimed at ...
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14 October
Abdullah bin Zayed, Borrell review regional situation, de-escalation efforts
ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed the latest developments of the situation between Gaza and Israel, efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region, and the protection of civilians during a phone call with Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The UAE top diplomat ...
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13 October
Saqr Ghobash meets India’s Lok Sabha Speaker
NEW DELHI/WAM Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the UAE Federal National Council (FNC), met with Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, on the sidelines of the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20), which is hosted and organised by the Indian parliament, in cooperation with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). During the meeting, Birla welcomed Ghobash and lauded his efforts to foster the ...
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