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ABU DHABI/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received ambassadors and representatives participating in the 18th Forum of UAE Ambassadors and Representatives of Missions Abroad, organised annually by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Also present was His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, which took place at ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched the second phase of its comprehensive campaign to raise business sectors’ awareness of corporate tax and provide continuous knowledge support to taxpayers. The campaign aims to ensure a seamless implementation of the Corporate Tax Law which entered into effect in June and applies to financial years that began on or ...

DUBAI / WAM Dhai Dubai, the first-ever Emirati-led light art festival, is in full swing at Expo City Dubai until February 4. Organised by Expo City Dubai, in partnership with AGB Creative and Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, the event has created a buzz within UAE’s art circles and garnered attention from local and international media, focusing on Emirati artists’ ...

DUBAI / WAM The latest laboratory technologies from around the world are being unveiled this week at Medlab Middle East. The annual medical laboratory exhibition unites exhibitors and visitors from more than 180 countries, presenting cutting-edge industry innovations and pioneering medical laboratory products and services. Research from Open PR suggests that the global medical laboratory market is projected to experience ...

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) announced, during its participation in the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC 2024) currently held in Dubai, the details of the recently published document — “Scope of Practice and Core Competencies for General Dentistry and Specialisation — Second Edition”. The document details the scope of practice for general dentistry ...

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Government Excellence Programme (DGEP) and the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) offering scholarships to support government employees to continue reinforcing Dubai’s reputation for excellence in government. The signing of the MoU coincides with the Dubai Government Excellence Programme’s 2024 assessment cycle, which follows the launch of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group announced today that Maqta Gateway, its digital arm and enabler of cutting-edge trade digitalisation solutions, has acquired a 60 percent equity stake in Dubai Technologies, a trade and transportation solutions’ developer headquartered in Dubai. The total purchase consideration for the 60 percent shareholding amounts to AED28 million. The company’s FY2023 financial performance recorded ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator of Abu Dhabi’s five commercial airports, has announced the appointment of Elena Sorlini as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Sorlini transitions into the role permanently after serving in an interim capacity since June 2023. Since joining Abu Dhabi Airports, Sorlini has overseen the successful opening of Abu Dhabi International ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity ceremony recognising the 2024 honourees of the award’s fifth edition. The award ceremony, held at the Founder’s Memorial under the theme “Tales of Light”, was ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has revoked the licence of Smart and Secure Insurance Agent (Smart and Secure), an insurance agent operating in the UAE, and struck its name off the Register, pursuant to Article 20 of the Resolution No 08 of 2011 concerning the Regulation of Insurance Agents Business. The CBUAE has imposed ...