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SHARJAH / WAM Following the resounding success of the inaugural edition of the world’s first International Bookseller Conference in Sharjah, the second annual edition has been announced by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) with a stronger, more holistic programme to showcase the learnings and experiences of global ecosystem stakeholders, upskill professionals, and uncover emerging commercial opportunities, particularly in the Arab ...

ABU DHABI / WAM With the close of Ramadan around the corner, Qasr Al Watan, also known as the Palace of the Nation, in Abu Dhabi is set to welcome visitors during Eid Al Fitr. Visitors will have unique cultural experience steeped in Arabian heritage and artistry at Qasr Al Watan, with its truly stunning architecture and interiors, engaging exhibitions ...

PRETORIA / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has led a delegation of UAE government officials and business leaders to South Africa to enhance trade and investment opportunities between the two countries, and promote development in key sectors such as logistics, food production, tourism and energy. During the visit, Dr Al Zeyoudi held ...

ABU DHABI / WAM M42, an Abu Dhabi-based tech-enabled healthcare company, on Wednesday announced that it has acquired Diaverum, a leading global renal care service provider, from Bridgepoint Group. Founded in 1991, Diaverum is currently the world’s third-largest provider of dialysis services, operating across 23 countries, with 440 clinics and over 13,000 employees. Diaverum is led by a highly experienced ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Airports issued on Wednesday its projected passenger figures in anticipation of an increase in traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) during Eid Al Fitr. During the period from April 15-23, Abu Dhabi Airports estimates over 500,000 passengers passing through Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), with over 2,800 flights serving 105 destinations in 57 ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, COP28 President-Designate, and UAE Governor of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB); and Jin Liqun, President of AIIB, signed the Host Member Agreement for establishing the AIIB’s Interim Operational Hub in the UAE on the Abu Dhabi Global Market, AIIB’s first overseas office. On ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, met on Wednesday at Qasr Al Watan Palace, Akylbek Japarov, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyzstan. At the beginning of the meeting, HH Sheikh Mansour welcomed the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan and his accompanying delegation, expressing UAE leadership’s interest in further strengthening the ...

DUBAI / WAM Following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs, has announced that 426 ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) announced that its board of directors and shareholders had authorised an additional $300 million for bond repurchases to be conducted through open market transactions. To date, DAE has repurchased approximately $1.13 billion of principal amount of its publicly traded bonds under the previous authorisations of $1.2 billion. DAE now has $370 million of ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Air Dispatch, part of dnata and the world’s leading supplier of centralised load control (CLC) services, has celebrated the production of its seven millionth loadsheet.  The milestone document was issued from the Prague facility, ensuring safe and efficient operations of a Titan Airways’ Airbus A330-300 P2F cargo flight which the airline operates on behalf of global ...