February, 2025

• 10 February

  Abu Dhabi’s business sector records significant growth

  

  ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Registration and Licensing Authority (ADRA), an arm of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) to develop and regulate the business sector, has revealed significant growth in business licences and compliance indicators in the emirate’s mainland and non-financial economic free zones during 2024. The number of new economic licences in ...

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• 10 February

  MoFA receives credentials copy from new Ambassador of Tuvalu

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Saif Abdulla Alshamisi, Assistant Undersecretary for Protocol Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), received a copy of the credentials of Dr Tauisi M Taupo, Ambassador of Tuvalu to the UAE. Alshamisi wished the new Ambassador of Tuvalu success in performing his duties and emphasised the UAE’s keenness to enhance the relations between the UAE ...

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• 10 February

  Hamdan Foundation students represent UAE at FLL international competition in Houston

  

  DUBAI / WAM Hamdan Centre for Giftedness and Innovation team secured first place in the national qualifiers of the First Lego League (FLL) competition, held at Raffles Hotel in Dubai. With this victory, the team has qualified to represent the UAE at the international championship, set to take place in Houston, USA, in April 2025. On this occasion, Dr Khalifa ...

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• 10 February

  DHCA, Al Jalila Foundation partner to advance medical education

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), the governing body of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) free zone, has announced a strategic partnership with Al Jalila Foundation, which leads the Giving mission of Dubai Health. This partnership aims to foster opportunities for collaborative research, knowledge exchange and new initiatives to advance regional healthcare services. As part of the agreement, ...

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• 10 February

  Second edition of Japan-Kyoto Trade Exhibition opens in Dubai

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, officially inaugurated the 2nd Edition of the Japan-Kyoto Trade Exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The prestigious event features over 120 Japanese companies and brands, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a strategic hub for Japanese trade and investment in the region. Dr Al ...

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• 10 February

  In collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, Lammah Al Bahr festival opens in Al Dhafra

  

  ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE A new family entertainment and heritage festival, Lammah Al Bahr (Gathering by the Sea) has opened at Al Dhafra’s Al Mugheirah Beach, located to the west of Abu Dhabi. Held in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), the festival is part of a slate of initiatives to enrich the quality of life ...

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• 10 February

  Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets board members of XRG

  

  ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met with the Board of Directors of XRG, the investment company focused on international gas, global chemicals and low-carbon energies. During the meeting, His Highness reviewed XRG’s investment opportunities and ...

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• 10 February

  Line Investments & Property Launch New LAKA Gift Card Powered by VISA

  

  ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Line Investments & Property SP LLC, the shopping mall division of Lulu International Holdings, today unveiled the LAKA Gift Card, a groundbreaking gifting solution now accessible across its 19 premier Line Investments malls in UAE. Developed in collaboration with regional fintech leaders Giftstarr and NymCard. The card is powered by VISA’s secure infrastructure. The LAKA ...

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• 9 February

  UAE President visits King of Bahrain at his residence in Abu Dhabi

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, at his residence in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, His Highness and His Majesty, along with those in attendance, engaged in cordial discussions reflecting the deep-rooted fraternal ties between the UAE and Bahrain and their ...

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• 9 February

  Presidents of UAE, Guinea-Bissau discuss bilateral relations, exchange honours

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Excellency Umaro Sissoco Embaló, President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.\ During their meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, the two leaders discussed cooperation, particularly in the areas of development, economy, trade, and investment, with a focus on advancing shared development priorities and ...

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