ABU DHABI / WAM Equestrian is an essential and pivotal sector in the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (Adihex), in which about 60 prominent companies and brands in the world of horses participated in its last edition (Adihex 2022). They showcased their latest products such as boxes, horseshoes, trailers, saddles, halters, horse bridles, nutritional supplements and fodder for ...
Read More »Dubai Airports, Enova partner to drive Emiratisation efforts
DUBAI / WAM Dubai Airports has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Enova, a joint venture between Majid Al Futtaim and Veolia, to enhance Emiratisation in Enova’s Facilities Management Services. The MoU supports the UAE cabinet’s objective of raising Emiratisation by two percent annually, with Dubai Airport committed to exceeding national Emiratisation targets through its strategic private sector partnerships. ...
Read More »Sharjah Islamic Bank wins Dubai Quality Gold award
SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has been awarded the 2023 Dubai Quality Gold Award. The accolade is organised by the Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. At a virtual ceremony attended by over 1,000 people, ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi’s G42, Mubadala announce launch of M42
ABU DHABI / WAM G42, an Abu Dhabi-based AI technology holding group, and Mubadala Investment Company on Monday announced the launch of M42, a first-of-its-kind, tech-enabled, integrated healthcare company created through the coming together of G42 Healthcare and Mubadala Health. M42 combines G42 Healthcare’s unique medical and data-centric technologies with Mubadala Health’s world-class patient services and state-of-the-art facilities to provide ...
Read More »First edition of ‘sustainability guide’ launched in Emirates
ABU DHABI / WAM The Sustainability Experts Network, part of the Year of Sustainability, has released a sustainability guide that will encourage the public to adopt more sustainable habits in their lives by offering practical advice, expert insights and helpful information to inspire collective action. The guide is available for the public to access on the UAE Year of Sustainability’s ...
Read More »UAE leaders wish Syrian president on National Day
ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Bashar al-Assad of the Arab Republic of Syria on his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour ...
Read More »Saif bin Zayed attends Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed lecture exploring leadership in digital age
ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, attended the latest Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed Ramadan lecture, which featured a talk titled ‘Learning to Lead and Win in the New World’. The lecture was presented by serial entrepreneur, bestselling author and performance coach Steve Cockram, who ...
Read More »Myanmar junta frees over 3,000 prisoners in New Year amnesty
BLOOMBERG Myanmar’s military rulers have announced the release of more than 3,000 prisoners as part of a holiday amnesty, a week after one of the deadliest air strikes carried out by the junta since it seized power. The State Administration Council (SAC) announced the move, which included the release of 98 foreigners, as part of the traditional New Year state ...
Read More »G-7 displays united front on China after Macron controversy
BLOOMBERG Top diplomats from Group of Seven (G-7) nations sought to project unity on China and other issues after French leader Emmanuel Macron stirred unease across the bloc with a conciliatory tone on a recent trip to Beijing. “The last day has only reinforced the convergence of views that we have on the approach to the most important issues of ...
Read More »UN calls for ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Sudan, as death toll mounts
NEW YORK / WAM Clashes intensified across Sudan on Monday, as top UN officials urged rival military factions to protect civilians and respect the country’s international obligations. “I strongly condemn the outbreak of fighting that is taking place in Sudan and appeal to the leaders of the Rapid Support Forces (RAF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) to immediately cease ...
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