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DUBAI/ WAM Dr Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), affirmed that the UAE economic growth is projected to lead Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in 2025, primarily driven by the non-oil sector. In statements to Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of a conference organised by the Dubai ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines are set to work towards a collaboration for the benefit of their customers after signing a memorandum of understanding for a potential agreement. The MoU reflects a dedication to exploring an enhanced working relationship, where the airlines plan to implement a broad collaboration including a codeshare, reciprocal loyalty programmes, cargo transport, maintenance, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has recently appointed the United Arab Emirates as a member to the Eighth Term of its Commission on the Safety Standards (CSS). Sara Al Saadi, Director of Nuclear Safety Department at the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), the UAE’s nuclear regulator, will represent the country in the committee. Comprising ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Under the patronage of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with follow-up by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and supervision by Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President and Chairman of Sheikh Zayed Festival’s Higher ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) is participating in the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2024, which will be held from November 4 to 7 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). This event is considered one of the most influential events in the energy sector globally. This year’s conference will explore the ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched its Event Licensing Manual, a guide that streamlines and standardises the event licensing process across the emirate, supporting further growth in the sector. Available online, the Event Licensing Manual offers an extensive overview of the Abu Dhabi Events Licensing System (ELS) and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM  Alef Education Holding has announced its financial results for the period ending on September 30 2024. It marks Alef Education’s second set of results since its successful IPO in June 2024. Alef Education reported an 8 percent increase in adjusted profit before tax to AED379 million, driven by a solid revenue foundation from long-term contracts and ...

DUBAI/WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Decree No. (62) of 2024 on the Board of Directors of the Dubai Electronic Security Center, chaired by Awad Hader Al Muhairi. As per the Decree, Tamim Mohammed Al Muhairi will serve as Vice ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) on Thursday announced that Emirates Airline, Amazon, Careem, and GEMS Education have joined forces under the Gig Economy Sandbox initiative to help develop regulations that enable the development of the gig economy. The announcement was made during an event in Emirates Towers, attended by Sandbox Dubai partners and officials from local regulatory bodies ...

ABU DHABI / WAM PureHealth Holding on Thursday announced its financial results for the nine-month period ending on September 30 2024. PureHealth recorded a 56% year-on-year increase in revenue to AED19 billion, while EBITDA grew by 26% YoY to AED3.1 billion, achieving a 16.5% margin. Net profit increased by 13% YoY, reaching AED1.4 billion. Hamad Al Hammadi, Chairman of PureHealth, ...