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ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) shareholders, during the Annual General Assembly (AGM), discussed and approved all agenda items, including the election of board of directors for a new term and the distribution of a cash dividend of 83 fils per share or 83 percent of capital, representing a total payout of AED3.030 billion equivalent to 50 percent of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), in collaboration with the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA), organised the second edition of the Emirati Publishers Forum at the Louvre Abu Dhabi as part of the centre’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the local publishing industry and support Emirati publishers. The forum, which was attended by Dr Ali bin Tamim, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Embassy in Japan, with support from the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), organised an Iftar initiative at Fukuoka Mosque, Al Noor Islamic Centre, in Fukuoka Prefecture. As part of the initiative, Emirati dates were distributed to those fasting. The initiative, a collaboration between the embassy and the ERC, will continue throughout Ramadan, welcoming members of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Mubadala Investment Company and Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC on Monday announced that their joint venture, which was launched in 2023, has reached a significant milestone, building an approximate $1 billion portfolio in global credit opportunities. This achievement marks a key step toward the partnership’s goal of deploying up to $2.5 billion by 2028, underscoring its strong ...

DUBAI / WAM The Erada Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation in Dubai announced that it has been accredited by the Arab Board of Health Specialisations as a leading training centre for the Psychiatry Fellowship – Addiction Treatment. This makes Erada the first centre in the UAE and the wider Gulf region to receive this recognition in the field of addiction ...

DUBAI / WAM Dr Mohammed Salim Al Olama, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health and Prevention, stressed that Emirati doctors are the backbone of the healthcare system, dedicating their expertise and efforts to safeguarding community health and enhancing patients’ quality of life. In a statement on Emirati Doctor’s Day, observed annually on March 11, he said, “Today, we honour the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group and its strategic client Metal Park announced the launch of the first phase of Metal Park’s state-of-the-art Storage Hub in KEZAD. The Storage Hub will offer world-class storage solutions and support services for businesses in the region. Located in KEZAD Free Zone, the Metal Park Storage Hub is ...

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Member of the Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs (SCFEA), has chaired the board meeting of ADQ, an active sovereign investor driving growth and prosperity for Abu Dhabi, in his capacity as Chairman of the Board of Directors of ADQ. His ...

AL AIN / WAM HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received a delegation from the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) to review ongoing academic and research development projects and initiatives in Al Ain. The discussion covered the university’s latest programmes, which aim to foster innovation and advance knowledge within the higher education ...