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ABU DHABI/WAM TRENDS Research & Advisory has participated in the first UAE-China Think Tanks Forum in Beijing, organised by the UAE Embassy in China. The Centre expressed its appreciation for this initiative, which reflects the growing recognition of think tanks in today’s world and highlights the deep historical, cultural, and economic ties between the UAE and China. During his speech ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President To Lam of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al ...

DUBAI/WAM DP World has completed the acquisition of Cargo Services Far East Ltd – a global supply chain provider headquartered in Hong Kong. The acquisition process is officially complete, with plans for full integration over the next few months. The combined team will put together all required resources to ensure a smooth integration process, prioritising operational continuity and delivering to ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced today the listing of Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar Green Bonds, with a total amount of US$1,000,000,000 in two tranches starting Tuesday 3rd September 2024. As per the pricing terms, the issue size of the first Green Bonds tranche is $500,000,000 with a fixed interest rate of 4.875 ...

DUBAI/WAM The Emirates Institute of Finance has announced the launch of Cohort 3 of the “Ethraa” programme, set to begin in September 2024 and conclude by year-end. The announcement was made during a ceremony held at the institute’s campus in Dubai. This phase of the programme is designed to train over 500 Emirati Talents who were recruited during the third ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Silal, the UAE’s leading food and technology company, has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Al Bakrawe Holding, a leading regional importer, exporter and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables based out of the UAE. The acquisition makes Silal one of the UAE’s largest and most innovative suppliers of fresh produce. Al Bakrawe’s global ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) today announced the launch of the “NBF Emerging Business Unit” to provide personalised service and the support needed for businesses to achieve their aspirations. Customers of the new unit will have a dedicated relationship manager who will build a deep understanding of their business needs, and from that craft the optimal banking ...

DUBAI/WAM Emirates has introduced a new A380 livery to raise awareness of the Emirates Airline Foundation’s humanitarian work, which has transformed the lives of thousands of children worldwide. The livery’s design is inspired by the Emirates Airline Foundation’s logo, featuring children’s artwork with pastel stars in light green, warm orange, baby blue, and soft pink across the fuselage. It carries ...

DUBAI/WAM Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a referral partnership with Zand, the UAE’s first digital bank, aimed at enhancing and expanding financial services for fintechs and startups in the region. The partnership leverages Network’s expertise in card processing to support Zand’s objective of being a digital economic accelerator ...

ABU DHABIWAM Al Seer Marine, a frontrunner in various maritime sectors and a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), has revealed a new brand identity that captures its vision to solidify its position as an undisputed leader in the maritime industry. Since its inception in 2003, Al Seer Marine has reinforced its reputation as a maritime powerhouse, establishing a robust ...