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EU backs push to ban most Russia oil over Putin’s war

Bloomberg European Union leaders agreed to pursue a partial ban on Russian oil, paving the way for a sixth package of sanctions to punish Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin, for the invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions would forbid the purchase of crude oil and petroleum products from Russia delivered to member states by sea but include a temporary exemption ...

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DFM’s international roadshow to attract more investors to Dubai

Dubai / WAM The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) will organise its annual 2022 International Investors Roadshow on June 9-10, in collaboration with HSBC. The roadshow will connect senior executives of leading issuers of equities, sukuk and bonds on Dubai capital markets with numerous leading investment institutions globally. The resumption of DFM’s annual international investors roadshows in London, initiated in 2007 ...

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Mubadala Health, Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority ink deal

  ABU DHABI / WAM Mubadala Health on Monday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) to provide world-class expertise from across its extensive network of healthcare entities in service of families across the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The partnership will see both entities collaborate on various initiatives designed to ...

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Khalifa Fund hosts int’l outreach training workshop in Zanzibar

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) officially held its inaugural international capacity building services with a three-day training programme in Zanzibar. The training programme was attended by Dr Islam Seif Salim, Permeant Secretary, Ministry of Trade and Industrial Development, and commenced with a welcoming speech by Khalifa Abdul Rahman Al Marzouqi, UAE Ambassador to Tanzania. ...

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Sun-starved Sweden turns to solar to fill power void

  Bloomberg Sweden, known for its long dark winters with barely any daylight, is seeing a solar power boom. Harnessing whatever sunshine the country gets is emerging as the quickest solution to fill part of the void left by two closed nuclear reactors in southern Sweden, where the biggest cities and industries are located. With shortages piling up in the ...

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China’s Xi exalts Hong Kong’s next chief on national security

Bloomberg Chinese President Xi Jinping praised Hong Kong’s next leader for defending national security and upholding stability at their first meeting since John Lee was selected as chief executive earlier this month. The leader of the world’s second largest economy told Lee that the central government had “full confidence” in him, according to the official Xinhua News Agency. Xi also ...

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UAE allocates $10b to support investments in Egypt, Jordan

Abu Dhabi / WAM The United Arab Emirates, the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have announced an Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Growth in Abu Dhabi on Sunday to unlock new industrial opportunities and enhance sustainable economic growth in the three countries, across 5 sectors. His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime ...

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Hamdan bin Mohammed opens AED2bn Dubai-Al Ain project

  Dubai / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has officially opened the Dubai-Al Ain Road Improvement Project built at a cost of AED2 billion. Undertaken as part of Dubai’s master transport plan, the project affirms Dubai’s efforts to accelerate its economic development with major projects. ...

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UAE leads in launching a new industrial era in Mena region

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The United Arab Emirates is launching a new industrial era based on advanced technology, employing resources and capabilities, strengthening international and regional partnerships, and pushing efforts to build an advanced and competitive Middle Eastern industrial fortress, through the signing of the “Industrial partnership for Sustainable Economic Growth” with Egypt and Jordan. This strategic partnership between ...

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Irthi fosters cultural exchange between Sharjah, Milan

  Sharjah / WAM Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, an affiliate of Nama Women Advancement, is creating compelling, immersive experiences for the global design community as it highlights the refined beauty and contemporary aesthetics of Emirati craft traditions at the upcoming Milan Design Week from June 7-12. Irthi will also leave a firm imprint on the international design scene in Milan ...

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