ABU DHABI/WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), issued Decree No (6) of 2024 regarding the issuance of a policy to protect soil from degradation in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The decree stipulates that EAD, in coordination with the concerned entities, will follow ...
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ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Visa, a world leader in digital payments, on Thursday announced a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ADGM Academy (ADGM Academy), the educational arm of ADGM. Under the framework of the MoU, Visa and ADGM Academy will collaborate to foster innovation, education, and professional development within the UAE’s financial sector, aligning with the national strategy, “We the ...
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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has endorsed the Board of Directors for XRG, a transformative international energy investment company. Launched by ADNOC in November 2024 with an enterprise value exceeding $80 billion (AED290 billion), XRG will prioritise strategic investments that capitalise on the transformation of global energy systems, enable sustainable economic growth, and ...
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AL AIN/WAM The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has achieved a significant milestone in the QS World University Rankings for Sustainability 2025, securing the top position nationally, 58th in Asia, and 343rd globally. This remarkable advancement, with a 51-spot improvement compared to last year, underscores the university’s commitment to sustainable development and its growing academic leadership. Zaki Nusseibeh, Chancellor of ...
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DUBAI/WAM Nasdaq Dubai welcomed the listing of three Sukuk issuances from the Republic of Indonesia amounting to $2.75 billion, as part of Indonesia’s $45 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme. This marks the fourth time in 2024 that the republic has accessed the US dollar debt capital market, establishing it as the only Asian sovereign to do so successfully. This achievement ...
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ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has donated 10,000 trees in support of the “Regreening our Mosques” initiative. The initiative, launched by the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (GAIAEZ), in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, coincides with the ...
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ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Since the launch of the region’s first Personalised Precision Medicine Programme for Oncology in October 2022, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), together with strategic partners, has offered tailored treatment plans to 256 Emirati cancer patients in Abu Dhabi and personalised prevention plans. As part of the programme, a select group of cancer patients ...
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ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) have successfully concluded negotiations aimed at reaching a comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to enhance bilateral trade in goods between the UAE and the five members of the EAEU bloc, which comprise Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia. Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for ...
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ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA) hosted a panel discussion titled ‘The crucial role of governance in mitigating financial fraud’ during the ‘Risk 4.0’ forum. The discussion session explored several topics, including corporate governance frameworks, and regulatory landscape. Moderated by journalist Georgia Tolley, the panel discussion brought together influential speakers from key industries who enriched the discussion, including ...
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DUBAI/WAM A recent specialised report reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions from the healthcare sector by 20 percent by 2030 through the implementation of several energy-saving measures, recycling programmes, and waste reduction initiatives. In its latest report, The Planet Will See You Now, Arthur D Little (ADL) has presented critical insights into the growing environmental challenges and opportunities ...
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