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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a congratulatory cable to Maia Sandu, President of Moldova, on re-electing her for a second presidential term. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Experience Abu Dhabi, the destination brand of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi announces The Kayan Wellness Festival, presented by Burjeel Holdings and in partnership with Al Dar, Al Masaood Equipment Rental, and CFI. Kayan Wellness Festival is a three-day event in Abu Dhabi focusing on holistic wellness. Set to take place ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Abu Dhabi Art announces that House of Artisans will be conceiving and designing the Community Partners exhibition at Abu Dhabi Art this year under the theme of Crafts as a Language. Abu Dhabi Art is a platform that fosters community engagement through a wide array of initiatives including student exhibitions and awards, talks, and events ...

BAKU/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday welcomed His Eminence Dr Ahmed El-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar. The meeting, which took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, during His Highness’ working visit to the country to participate in the COP29 climate conference, discussed the relationship between the UAE and Al-Azhar and explored collaboration efforts to ...

DUBAI/WAM The UAE ranks third globally in the diamond trade after India and the United States, with a share of more than 15% of total international trade in this sector. Juma Al Kait, Assistant Undersecretary for International Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Economy, in statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the sixth edition of ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Adnoc Gas announced on Monday it expects to acquire Adnoc’s 60% stake in the Ruwais Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) plant in the second half of 2028 at cost. Adnoc Gas expects Adnoc to transfer its 60% share of the Ruwais LNG Project to the company at cost – estimated to be around $5 billion – in the second ...

BAKU/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived on Monday at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku on a working visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, during which he will participate in the COP29 climate conference. The conference is being hosted in the Azerbaijan capital from November 11 to 22 under the slogan ‘In Solidarity for ...

SHARJAH/WAM Al Qasimia University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kazakhstan’s Al-Farabi National University, aimed at strengthening academic ties and expanding collaborative research across various disciplines. This partnership is intended to promote the exchange of expertise, joint studies, and research initiatives between the two institutions. The MoU was signed at Al-Farabi National University’s campus in Almaty, Astana, with ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on Monday announced the full redemption and on-schedule repayment of a $700mn Sukuk. This marks a significant milestone in implementing its sustainable financing strategy and commitment to responsible financial management. The repayment of the Sukuk reflects DIFC’s financial strength and the result of robust financial policies that enhance the efficiency of the centre’s debt ...

BAKU/WAM Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, on Monday delivered his handover address as COP28 President on the first day of COP29 in Azerbaijan, concluding a landmark term defined by breakthrough progress across the climate agenda. During the speech, he called on all parties to “prove once again that we can unite, act and deliver” over ...