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ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Ministry of Finance today announced the implementation of transformational projects that support the country’s efforts to transition towards the future and enhance its competitiveness, in line with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision and the UAE’s efforts to become the global hub for the new economy over the next ten years. These projects are unique in ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has supported VinFast Trading and Production Joint Stock Company (VinFast), a pioneering manufacturer of electric vehicles, in establishing its regional headquarters in Dubai. The move marks a significant milestone in the Vietnamese company’s global expansion strategy and reflects the chamber’s vital role in contributing ...

SHARJAH/WAM The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) is participating in the Beijing International Book Fair 2024 in a bid to support Emirati publishers in exploring the trends of the Chinese publishing market and understanding the aspirations of readers in this ancient country. Taking place from the 19th to 23rd June, the event attracts more than 2,600 exhibitors from 100 countries annually ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, and Astha Biotech, a UAE-based investment and development company, today signed a lease agreement for a new facility in KEZAD Al Ain. The agreement will witness the launch of the first UAE company focused on the production of microalgae ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak (The Mother of the Nation), Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), received a group of UAE female ambassadors abroad. The meeting was held in the presence of H.H. Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan bin Mohammed ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM In the presence of H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, and Chairman of the Emirates Foundation, Emirates Foundation, in partnership with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), has signed a number of strategic agreements with partners to launch the “Financial Wellbeing and Sustainability ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with senior officials of Emirates Airline and Group at the Union House in Dubai. The meeting was held in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Deputy ...

ABU DHABI / AD Media Office Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) has announced an extension of the admission deadline for its Pre-Service Early Years and Primary Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) and Pre-Secondary PGD programmes until June 23. The programmes offer newly graduated educators who have yet to begin their careers in education an invaluable opportunity to enhance their practical pedagogical ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) on Wednesday announced the listing of bonds issued by the Abu Dhabi government worth $5 billion. The exchange said in a circular on Wednesday that the listing will be in three tranches, starting on Friday, June 21.According to the pricing terms list, the first tranche will be for bonds worth ...

MADRID / WAM The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA), organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), organised an academic conference on the significant influence of “Arabian Nights” in Spain, in collaboration with the Casa Árabe foundation in Madrid, bringing together academic speakers and Arabic ...