March, 2025

• 23 March

  Dubai chamber facilitates expansion of Emtelle into Indonesia

  

  DUBAI/WAM Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has successfully supported the expansion of Emtelle, a Dubai-based fibre optic solutions company, into Indonesia. The chamber’s representative office in Jakarta played a key role in facilitating the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Emtelle and PT Fajar Mitra Krida Abadi, an Indonesian company specialising in ...

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• 23 March

  UAE among nations with lowest tuberculosis rates

  

  DUBAI/WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has assured that the UAE continues to rank among the nations with the lowest tuberculosis rates, a testament to the country’s rigorous preventive programmes and strategic health policies. In a statement ahead of World Tuberculosis Day, the ministry attributed its success to a collaborative effort with national health authorities to curb the ...

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• 23 March

  Masdar invests AED30b in 2024, launches projects in 9 countries

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar has reinforced its leadership in the global clean energy sector by deploying close to AED30 billion in equity investments and securing more than AED16.5 billion of project financing across nine countries. These accomplishments reflect Masdar’s commitment to expanding its renewable energy portfolio while driving the global energy transformation. Since its establishment ...

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• 23 March

  DCT–Abu Dhabi to hold Ghaitah Al Ain 2025 on first day of Eid

  

  ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), Ghaitah Al Ain 2025 will take place on the first day of Eid for five days at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Al Ain (ADNEC Centre Al Ain). The outdoor event is expected to draw crowds of families and visitors from ...

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• 23 March

  Early Warnings for All initiative progresses toward its 2027 goal, says Dr Abdulla Al Mandous

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM Dr Abdulla Al Mandous, Director-General of the National Centre of Meteorology President of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), affirmed that this year’s World Meteorological Day theme, “Closing the Early Warning Gap Together,” reflects a growing global commitment to strengthening early warning capabilities—especially in the face of increasing extreme weather events and their devastating impact on lives and livelihoods. ...

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• 23 March

  UAE, India boost cultural ties through high-level meeting

  

  NEW DELHI/WAM In an effort to further deepen cultural ties between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of India, Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi co-chaired a high-level delegation meeting with K Nandini Singla, Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). The UAE delegation included Mubarak Al Nakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture; Ghanem Al Hajeri, ...

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• 23 March

  UAE leaders congratulate President of Pakistan on National Day

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Asif Ali Zardari of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 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 Sheikh ...

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• 21 March

  Emirates Islamic issues US$750 million Senior Unsecured Sukuk

  DUBAI/WAM Emirates Islamic has successfully issued a US$750 million Senior Unsecured Sukuk on 18th March 2025. The Sukuk attracted a very strong order book in excess of $1.6 billion, resulting in a 2.1 times oversubscription rate. The strong investor demand allowed the Bank to tighten the spread by 30 basis points from initial price thoughts to 95 basis points over ...

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• 21 March

  Ruler of Fujairah visits tomb of Sheikh Zayed

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, visited the tomb of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Their Highnesses recited Al-Fatiha for the soul of ...

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• 21 March

  Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed session explores coexistence in Islamic thought

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM As part of its ongoing commitment to fostering dialogue on topics relevant to the people of the UAE, Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed hosted its third Ramadan session titled ‘Coexistence in Islamic Thought’. The session was attended by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, alongside senior officials, scholars, and academics. ...

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