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TOKYO / WAM US Treasury yields pushed to a near four-week peak on Wednesday, lifting their Asia-Pacific counterparts and the dollar while pressuring equities, as data sowed new doubts about the timing and extent of Federal Reserve rate cuts, Reuters reported. Crude oil rose for a fourth day to reach a four-week high. Benchmark US 10-year yields ticked up as ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra Region Municipality has achieved a place in the Guinness World Records with the tallest landmark sign for the Liwa board. The landmark is officially recognised as the world’s largest sign with a height of 221 metres and a weight of 49 tonnes. Situated 197 metres above sea level on a ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Eshraq Investments announced the launch of its refreshed corporate strategy. Over five years, with acquisitions expected to be executed as early as 2024, Eshraq will build direct private equity capabilities and exposure, while transitioning legacy portfolio assets. Under the refreshed strategy, Eshraq intends to control its destiny by focusing on directly held private equity investments, complemented ...

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has called on all pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for Hajj to take the flu jab and receive all necessary vaccinations. MoHAP advised to take all required basic doses at least 15 days before travelling to ensure the vaccine’s effectiveness and provide sufficient immunity for prevention. Pilgrims are also urged ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) signed a pivotal collaborative agreement with the Technology Innovation Institute, to build 3D maps of the nation’s natural resources, a crucial step towards supporting sustainable development and the discovery of mineral resources and renewables such as geothermal energy. The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a global scientific research centre ...

SEOUL / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with a number of Emirati students studying at Korean universities and institutes as part of his state visit to the Republic of Korea. During the meeting in Seoul, His Highness heard from students about their academic specialisations and progress, engaging in friendly conversation. He encouraged them ...

SEOUL/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with two business delegations comprising major Korean companies and entrepreneurs as part of his state visit to the Republic of Korea. His Highness engaged in conversation with the Korean delegations about the growth of their companies and listened to them discuss the various industries in which they ...

SEOUL/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with His Excellency President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea and First Lady Kim Keon-hee, who welcomed His Highness and expressed their pleasure at meeting him and H.H. Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairperson of the Presidential Court for National Projects, ...

SEOUL/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived today in Seoul on a two-day state visit to the Republic of Korea. This visit follows an invitation from His Excellency Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea. As His Highness the President’s aircraft entered Korean airspace, it was escorted by military aircraft in a gesture ...

SEOUL /WAM Today saw the conclusion of the UAE-Korea Business and Investment Forum, held in Seoul, Korea, on the sidelines of the official visit of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Republic of Korea, heading a high-level UAE delegation. In the presence of Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, ...