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DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, yesterday visited the eighth edition of the ‘Dubai Active, Dubai Active Industry, and Dubai Muscle Show’ at Expo City Dubai. Held in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, the three-day event, which is the Middle East’s leading fitness and ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, opened the RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO) Conference 2024 on Friday with a keynote address during which he emphasised the importance of embracing technological innovation to secure Ras Al Khaimah’s position as a global hub for blockchain and digital assets. ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) on Friday announced that it has forged a strategic partnership with ADNEC Group to power ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi entirely with renewable and clean energy, making it the first and largest event venue in the Middle East to utilise clean energy. The landmark partnership sets a benchmark for the decarbonisation of the ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Landmarks across Abu Dhabi illuminated on Thursday, October 24, in support of World Polio Day, an annual moment that aims to galvanise momentum towards global efforts to eradicate the disease. Buildings and structures across the UAE capital were lit in blue and purple to raise awareness of polio ­– a preventable and debilitating disease – and to reaffirm ...

BEIRUT/WAM On Friday, 25th October, a UAE aid ship carrying 2,000 tonnes of urgent relief to the brotherly Lebanese people arrived at Beirut Port, as part of the ‘UAE Stands with Lebanon’ campaign which was launched at the beginning of October. The ship is part of the UAE’s continuous humanitarian support to Lebanon during the ongoing crisis, following the directives ...

BEIJING/WAM China’s central bank on Friday conducted a 700-billion-yuan (about US$98.5 billion) medium-term lending facility (MLF) operation to maintain reasonable and ample liquidity in the banking system. According to Xinhua news agency, the MLF operation has a one-year maturity with an interest rate of 2 percent, unchanged from the rate of the previous operation conducted last month. After the operation, ...

WASHINGTON/WAM The World Bank Group announced on Thursday the “Gender Strategy 2030” aimed at boosting economic opportunities for more women. The targets, unveiled at a flagship event during the 2024 World Bank Group Annual Meetings, will focus on use of broadband, social protection, and access to capital. These efforts will contribute to one of the three pillars of the Gender ...

GULF TIME Lucibel.le, specializing in LED technology for cosmetics and beauty, will unveil its latest innovation at the Beautyworld Middle East trade show, taking place from October 28 to 30, 2024. The French brand will exhibit at the Dubai World Trade Center, at the French Pavilion, Hall 2, Stand G24. A disruptive technology for skincare professionals… This year, continuing to ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan on the occasion of his country’s Republic 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 Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy ...

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Forsan Central Mall proudly announces the opening of its “Innovation Tank Hub,” a unique platform dedicated to nurturing innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Scheduled for October 24th to 27th, 2024, this four-day event transforms Forsan Central Mall into a vibrant space for artisans, academics, and entrepreneurs to showcase their talents, network, and engage in interactive learning. This initiative ...