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HONG KONG / WAM Asian shares were mixed on Tuesday after Wall Street retreated as surprisingly strong US manufacturing data cast doubts over how soon the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates, Associated Press (AP) reported. Hong Kong gained 2.2 percent to 16,906.15. The Shanghai Composite index edged 0.1 percent lower to 3,074.96. China real estate developer Vanke’s Hong Kong-listed ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The National Health Insurance Company – Daman, part of PureHealth has launched a new option for renewing Abu Dhabi Basic Plans for domestic workers via TAMM, Abu Dhabi’s unified digital government platform. In alignment with the digital transformation initiatives, this new process aims to streamline access to healthcare services for insurance renewals while elevating ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched its smart app on Apple Vision Pro glasses, becoming the first utility to provide its services through this technology that combines augmented and virtual reality. Dewa is making use of the various capabilities and features of Apple Vision Pro to enhance customer services. The move supports Dewa’s efforts to ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Anwar Gargash, the Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, held a meeting with Ambassador Uemura Tsukasa, the Special Envoy of the Government of Japan for the Middle East Peace. They discussed various regional and international matters of mutual interest, including ongoing developments in the region and the significance of efforts towards establishing security and stability ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination, attended the concluding lecture of this year’s Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed Ramadan series, titled The UAE’s Humanitarian Legacy. The lecture, which took place in the Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed venue at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), part of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, has inaugurated Saadiyat Marina & Ferry Terminal and Rabdan Marina, state-of-the-art facilities providing services and amenities for local mariners and boat owners. The inauguration enhances maritime connectivity and infrastructure ...

ABU DHABI / WAM In 2023, Louvre Abu Dhabi welcomed more than 1.2 million visitors, driven by a combination of factors including prominent exhibitions enhancing the museum’s permanent collection, increased visitation to the Children’s Museum, and unprecedented engagement with Louvre Abu Dhabi’s educational programs. Notably, various outdoor activities and activations held on the museum premises also played a significant role, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has expanded its US network and will offer increased capacity to the region with the introduction of a new service to Boston, Massachusetts. The carrier’s inaugural flight arrived on March 31, commencing the regular service that will see the airline operate four flights per week to ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE’s national carriers have witnessed significant growth in their destination network. By the end of the first quarter of 2024, they reached approximately 603 destinations worldwide, compared to 586 at the close of 2023. This 3 percent increase reflects the rebounding aviation sector and caters to the rising demand for travel. The UAE’s position as ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) expects the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to grow by 4.2 percent in 2024, rising to 5.2 percent in 2025, while maintaining its estimate for a 3.1 percent growth in 2023. In its quarterly economic review report for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2023, the Central Bank also ...