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ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) reinforced its position as the region’s leading Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) marketplace with the listing of the Boreas Solactive Quantum Computing UCITS ETF — the 17th ETF on ADX and the second to be listed this year. As the region’s first thematic ETF, it tracks the Solactive Developed Quantum Computing Index, offering investors ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE has dispatched an urgent relief aircraft carrying 96 tonnes of medical supplies to Botswana following the declaration of a public health emergency due to shortages of essential medical supplies. The urgent aid comes as part of the UAE’s global humanitarian initiatives aimed at ensuring early recovery and stability. The UAE aid included a package of medicines ...

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Development Council held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The meeting reviewed proposed government policies and regulatory decisions across various segments of public service in the UAE. The meeting agenda included reviewing ...

NAIROBI / WAM DP World has signed an agreement with Kenya’s Electronic Citizen Solutions (eCitizen) to roll out its advanced digital customs platform, CARGOES Customs, through the government’s flagship services portal. An long-term agreement was recently signed in Nairobi, offering importers, exporters and authorized customs agents one of the most advanced systems in the world for managing customs declarations. Mahmood ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has joined forces with NVIDIA, the world leader in accelerated computing and AI, to launch the Middle East’s first Joint Lab dedicated to both artificial intelligence and robotics. This landmark collaboration establishes a first-of-its-kind hub in the region for ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Development Council held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The meeting reviewed proposed government policies and regulatory decisions across various segments of public service in the UAE. The meeting agenda ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Fitch Ratings has upgraded Union Insurance Company (P.J.S.C.)’s Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating to ‘BBB+’ from ‘BBB’ with stable outlook. The upgrade reflects Union’s improved financial performance following the Board and Management actions to improve profitability of the underwriting book. The rating also reflects the insurer’s strong capitalisation, good company profile and strong reinsurance protection. In H1 2025, ...

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Dave’s Hot Chicken, the cult-favorite LA-born brand known for its Nashville-style hot chicken, has officially landed in Abu Dhabi with the grand opening of its newest branch at Marina Mall. This highly anticipated launch marks the brand’s debut in the capital, bringing its bold flavors and signature heat to one of the UAE’s most vibrant culinary hubs. ...

UAE/GULF TIME Splash Fashions announces an exclusive partnership with iconic Maya Diab, the celebrated Lebanese artist and regional style icon, who joins the brand as its fashion ambassador and the new face of Splash. This collaboration brings together Maya Diab’s creative energy and fearless approach to style with Splash’s signature vision of contemporary fashion, marking the start of an exciting ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA) signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) today, first with the Office of the Auditor General of the Republic of Seychelles, and the second with the Office of the Auditor General of the Republic of Uganda. According to a press release issued today, the two MoUs aim to strengthen the exchange of institutional expertise ...