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DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of five judges newly appointed to the Dubai Courts. During the ceremony that took place at Emirates Towers in Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed wished the newly appointed members of the judiciary ...

DUBAI/ WAM DP World is bolstering trade and logistics connectivity in Southeast Asia through a series of strategic investments that expand its presence and enhance supply chain management across the region. Last week, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman and CEO, toured the region, signing a significant partnership agreement in Malaysia and opening two new facilities in the ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM S&P Global Ratings, the global credit rating agency, confirmed that the total assets of the global Islamic finance sector continue on a path of rapid growth, pointing to the sector’s accelerated growth in the UAE last year due to the strong performance of the non-oil economy. The agency added, in a recent report titled “Islamic Finance 2024-2025: ...

RIYADH/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in the six-party Arab Ministerial meeting alongside US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken. The meeting also included His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) celebrated International Girls in ICT Day. This annual event is part of the International Telecommunication Union’s initiatives. This year’s theme, “Leadership,”aims to inspire and empower women to take on influential and prominent roles and serve as role models in the ICT sector. TDRA hosted its celebration at its ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the launch of an open call to participate in the ‘Narratives of Belonging’ exhibition, which aims to celebrate professional Emirati artists and their achievements, discover talent in all fields of arts and culture, and support and motivate them to continue their creative passion and expand the scope of ...

DUBAI / WAM Emirates Islamic has launched Fractional Sukuk, an innovative new product catering to investors. The exclusive offering grants customers access to international Sukuk markets with a minimum investment as low as $25,000. The international Sukuk market typically requires a minimum investment of $200,000, posing a challenge for retail investors seeking exposure to Sukuk markets. Investors interested in accessing ...

DUBAI/ WAM The Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI) honoured the winners of the fourth cycle of Pitch@Gov, organised in partnership with the Mohammed bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF). The two projects are Rashid Al Zaabi’s “Katateeb” project on family values in the Internet age challenge and Aminata Ndiaye’s “Takkul” project on sustainability in digital transformation. “Katateeb” is ...

ABU DHABI / WAM CABSAT 2024, the Middle East’s flagship event for content, broadcast, satellite, media, and entertainment, will be held from May 21 to 23 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. CABSAT 2024 will provide participants with the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in global media, entertainment, and technology industries, especially during this year’s Content Congress and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has initiated a transformative fiscal policy with the introduction of a federal corporate tax, aiming to cement its economic future’s resilience and prosperity. This strategic policy shift, outlined in Federal Decree-Law No. (47) of 2022, aligns with international tax standards and best practices, further solidifying the UAE’s stature as a competitive global financial and ...