August, 2023

• 28 August

  Benefits of ‘Business Sectors Platform’ showcased in Dubai

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has hosted an awareness-raising session on the competitive advantages offered as part of the Business Sectors Platform, which was launched earlier this year to enhance the performance and efficiency of business groups and councils. The platform provides a comprehensive collection of ...

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• 28 August

  ZHO celebrates Emirati Women’s Day with various authorities

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) commemorated Emirati Women’s Day 2023 with a series of events hosted at its headquarters, featuring the involvement of various authorities. The initiatives aimed to further integrate people of determination into public life, culture, and sports. Each authority allocated a dedicated pavilion to showcase their contributions, with a primary ...

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• 28 August

  Sheikha Fatima reaffirms UAE leadership’s commitment to empowering women

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), on Monday, highlighted that Emirati Women’s Day is an important event for the people of the UAE, as it reflects the ...

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• 28 August

  UAE takes part in Arab Economic and Social Council meeting in Cairo

  

    CAIRO / WAM The UAE participated in the meeting of the Economic Committee of the Arab Economic and Social Council in preparation for the council’s 112th ministerial session scheduled to take place next Thursday. During the meeting, the UAE was represented by Ahmed bin Suleiman Al Malik, Head of the International Organisations Department at the Ministry of Economy. The ...

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• 28 August

  Pioneering women shaping future of finance in the UAE

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Finance (MoF) employs majority Emirati females, amounting to 60% of its total workforce, 57% of its leadership, and 81% of the youth. The ministry sets a remarkable model of Emirati women’s contribution to supporting infrastructure projects and sustainable development goals, and how women enrich sustainable development goals with their experiences, while working internationally ...

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• 28 August

  UAE, China sign pact to boost stature of Arabian horses

  

  BEIJING / WAM The Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese Arabian Horse Association, which aims to enhance their collaboration and share expertise in boosting the stature of Arabian horses. The MoU includes improving various services offered to breeders and owners according to the highest international quality standards and in line with ...

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• 28 August

  Teach your Teens Financial  Literacy for the New Academic Year and Beyond with Leap

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME As the new academic year begins, parents everywhere are gearing up to equip their teens with essential skills for a successful future. Financial literacy  forms the foundation of responsible money management. Leap is a revolutionary mobile app and prepaid Visa card designed to empower teenagers aged 6-18 with financial knowledge and cultivate lifelong good money habits ...

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• 28 August

  Get Back-To-School with fun & playful pieces by Cheekee Munkee

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Back-to-school shopping can be quite stressful for parents. The kids want to look cool, with the latest accessories, but you may not be ready to spend all your savings on items they’ll grow out of in a few months. Homegrown kidswear brand, Cheekee Munkee is here with new season must haves that keep both kids, and ...

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• 28 August

  Martians Prepares Kids for Back to School Season

  

  DUBAI / GULF TIME Making sure youngsters have the right nutrition, exercise, rest, and play is key to keeping any seasonal illness at bay, and it is not always an easy task. Everyday family life is busy, and parents have enough to think about without the worry of little ones becoming ill, or feeling a lack of energy, especially around ...

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• 28 August

  Stocks gain as traders assess interest rates, China support

  

  BLOOMBERG Stocks started the week on a positive note, tracking gains on Wall Street following cautious comments from central bankers at Jackson Hole. China’s support measures for its equities market helped lift sentiment. The rate-sensitive technology sector led the advance in Europe after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde at Jackson Hole  failed to ...

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