July, 2023

• 14 July

  Tadweer to raise recycling awareness at Liwa Date Festival 2023

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Tadweer (Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company) has been announced as an official sponsor for the Liwa Date Festival 2023, one of Abu Dhabi’s most significant heritage events. The festival, which will run July 17-30, will feature the latest agricultural practices and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise on the best ways to produce the highest ...

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• 14 July

  UAE leaders congratulate President of France on National Day

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Emmanuel Macron of the Republic of France, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness ...

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• 14 July

  DLD signs pact with Dubai Development Authority

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Dubai Development Authority have recently entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation and coordination between the two organisations. The primary goal of this agreement is to align their efforts towards realising Dubai’s vision and strategy and promote the public interest. By expanding the range of collaborative initiatives, both ...

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• 14 July

  DCD launches Abu Dhabi Family Wellbeing Strategy

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Community Development (DCD) has launched the Abu Dhabi Family Wellbeing Strategy — which has been approved by HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, during the council’s meeting. The Family Wellbeing Strategy consists of a wide-ranging plan that ...

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• 14 July

  Abu Dhabi Municipality bolsters service quality with new initiative

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi City Municipality is organising the ‘Tawasul’ initiative in collaboration with Al Wahda Mall and Al Mushrif Mall. The initiative, coordinated by the City Municipality Centre, aims to inform the community about the projects and services provided by Abu Dhabi City Municipality while gathering feedback and requirements from the public to enhance service quality. The ...

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• 14 July

  Sharjah Taxi transports over 2.7mn passengers in H1 2023

  

  SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Taxi has transported over 2.7 million passengers during the first half of 2023, averaging 15,000 passengers per day. The company transported more than 102,000 passengers during the Eid al-Adha holiday period, a 20% increase over the previous year. The number of taxi users at Sharjah International Airport also reached a record high during Eid, with a ...

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• 14 July

  Bank earnings cap one week of almost ‘everything rally’

  

  BLOOMBERG It’s been a week when almost everything rallied — from emerging markets to global bonds and the S&P 500 — all buoyed by faith that the Federal Reserve is finally winning the fight against inflation. While trading was subdued as second-quarter earnings started to roll in, the week is ending with blockbuster gains across asset classes. The first batch ...

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• 14 July

  Retail investors turn to Japan stocks after missing out on rally

  

  BLOOMBERG Signs are emerging that Japanese retail investors are getting on the equity bandwagon after having largely missed out on a historic rally. Their buying could help Japanese stocks regain some of the upward momentum that was lost over the past two weeks due to a stronger yen and concerns the Bank of Japan will tweak policy later this month. ...

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• 14 July

  Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs Abu Dhabi Executive Council meeting

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired a meeting of the council in which he approved the Abu Dhabi Family Wellbeing Strategy, the Public Nurseries Project, and the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Strategy. The council reviewed progress made ...

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• 13 July

  Qasr Al Watan opens its doors to students for educational tour

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Qasr Al Watan opened its doors to 60 students from the Rabdan Academy for an educational tour. The tour is part of the academy’s ‘Jahzeen Ya Watan’ summer camp, which aims to empower future leaders by enriching their knowledge and soft skills. The students explored various zones within the palace, uncovering the rich tapestry of Emirati ...

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