UAE President meets with heads of delegations at COP28

DUBAI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday met individually with Santiago Peña, President of the Republic of Paraguay; Dr Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; and Ding Xuexiang, Special Envoy of the President of the People’s Republic of China, on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change ...

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Euro drops, stocks gain as ECB rate cut expectations build

BLOOMBERG The euro retreated and stocks climbed as decelerating European inflation added fuel to broader rate-cut expectations that have spurred a global rally in assets this month. The currency was trading 0.4% weaker versus the dollar after the pace of price growth in the region cooled more than expected. Ten-year bund yields were slightly lower after slipping as much as ...

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Rand falls victim to South Africa’s ‘noise’ in dismal November

BLOOMBERG November has been good to South Africa’s rand for the past five years. This time is different. South Africa’s currency is on track for an 0.3% decline against the dollar this month, one of only four emerging-market peers to weaken. MSCI’s developing nation currency index is set for a 2.9% November gain. That’s in contrast to the rand’s performance ...

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Dubai Welcomes a New Sparkling Addition: Eviqe DiamondsTM Launches a Certified Cutting-Edge Lab-Grown Diamond Production Facility.

DUBAI/ GULF TIME Dubai, known for its unsurpassed luxury and innovation, is now home to a groundbreaking UAE certified lab-grown diamond company that is set to redefine the luxury jewelry industry. PlasmabilityTM, Crossworks Manufacturing, a member of the HRA Group, Dubai Holding (SJM Group) and Bond have entered into a strategic partnership establishing Eviqe Diamonds, a technologically advanced pioneer in ...

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Tawasul Transport Drives Green Innovation by Launching First Hydrogen-Powered Taxi in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI/ GULF TIME The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is set for its first green-hydrogen-powered smart taxi experience. Tawasul Transport, a leading transport company, is collaborating with ADNOC, the Integrated Transport Center (ITC) and Al Futtaim Motors, to create this trailblazing sustainable urban mobility initiative. Tawasul Transport, together with Al Futtaim Motors, will provide the operational data, including kilometers driven, ...

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UAE President receives President of Cooperative Republic of Guyana

DUBAI/ WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday received Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, to discuss the prospects of enhancing cooperation between the two nations in various fields. During the meeting, His Highness welcomed Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who is visiting the country to participate in the Conference ...

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Mohammed bin Rashid pardons 1,249 prisoners ahead of 52nd UAE Union Day

DUBAI/ WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has ordered the release of 1,249 prisoners of different nationalities from Dubai’s correctional and punitive establishments, ahead of the 52nd Union Day. Chancellor Essam Issa Al-Humaidan, Attorney General of Dubai, said that His Highness ...

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Abu Dhabi launches the low-carbon hydrogen policy

ABU DHABI/ WAM The Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs (SCFEA), the authority responsible for setting the public policies and approving the governing strategies of the financial, investment, economic, petroleum, and natural resources affairs in Abu Dhabi, launched today a new policy framework for low-carbon hydrogen in the Emirate. The low-carbon hydrogen policy outlines key principles that define the ...

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Etihad Airways to fly its Airbus A380 to New York in April 2024

ABU DHABI/ WAM Etihad Airways announced it will start flying its A380 double-decker to New York JFK from 22nd April 2024. The introduction of the A380 marks a significant enhancement to Etihad’s capacity in the crucial US market, connecting to the broader GCC and Indian subcontinent. It will further attract an increased number of visitors to sample the attractions of ...

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