ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Under the patronage and presence of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistenc, the 30th edition of the Jewellery and Watches Show was launched at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition and Convention Center) ADNEC.(Jawhara Jewellery, the leading Emirati brand, participates for the first time in this exhibition through a ...
Read More »The Automated Rapid Transit (ART) project trial operation successfully performed in Abu Dhabi city
ABU DHABI / GULF TIME The trial operation of the Automated Rapid Transit (ART), a clean energy Tram with new trackless technology provided by NORINCO International, has been successfully performed in downtown Abu Dhabi since October 6, 2023. The first phase of this trial operation is expected to last about a month, with trains departing from Reem Mall at one-hour ...
Read More »M42 to address sustainability challenges at COP28
ABU DHABI/ WAM M42, a first-of-its-kind global tech-enabled healthcare company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, will participate in the 28th session of the Conference of Parties (COP28) as the summit’s Principal Health Partner. M42, which integrates G42 Healthcare’s unique medical and data-centric technologies with Mubadala Health’s world-class provision of care, will promote dialogue at the intersection of healthcare, technology and sustainability ...
Read More »Dubai marks start of 2023-2024 cruise season with first luxury liner docking at Mina Rashid
DUBAI/ WAM Dubai’s new cruise season marked its launch on 28th October 2023 with the arrival of the luxury liner Mein Schiff 2. The vessel docked at the Hamdan bin Mohammed Cruise Terminal at Mina Rashid, marking the start of yet another exciting period for cruise enthusiasts. Dubai, which attracts international visitors all year round with its incomparable hospitality and ...
Read More »Fujairah plans to attract half million visitors to archaeological sites
FUJAIRAH / WAM Fujairah plans to double the number of visitors to its archaeological sites within the emirate, aiming to reach half a million visitors. The emirate had recorded nearly 113,000 visits to its top seven archaeological sites in 2022. Al Bidya Mosque tops the list as the most visited archaeological site with some 88,740 visitors, followed by Fujairah Fort ...
Read More »ADX partners with HSBC to develop digital assets
ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and HSBC Bank Middle East Limited are working together in the first regional collaboration of its kind to develop digital fixed-income securities, paving the way for the introduction of a broader array of capital market use cases in the Middle East. The initiative leverages the investment product knowledge of ADX, the ...
Read More »AUS to co-host global conference of Youth as part of COP28
SHARJAH / WAM American University of Sharjah (AUS) is gearing up to co-host the Global Conference of Youth (COY18) on 26-28 November, as the eyes of the world turn to the UAE for the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP28). COY18, the largest youth conference on UN climate processes, equips young individuals for COP28 participation. It amplifies youth voices in ...
Read More »Bitcoin lifts crypto mood by retaking 17-month peak; SOL jumps
BLOOMBERG Bitcoin rose back to a more than 17-month high amid hopes the Federal Reserve is done with interest-rate hikes and expectations that a fresh source of demand is brewing in the exchange-traded fund industry. The largest digital token added 4% in the past 24 hours and traded at $35,840 in Singapore on Thursday. Some smaller coins climbed, including the ...
Read More »Stocks rally as Fed’s interest rate hikes seen near end
BLOOMBERG Stocks rallied as investors reacted to the possible peak of the Federal Reserve’s historic tightening campaign and processed the latest major company earnings. Rates-sensitive real estate stocks led the advance in Europe’s Stoxx 600 index, which is set for its longest winning streak since July. US equity futures pointed to an extension of Wednesday’s gains on Wall Street as ...
Read More »Sharjah to participate in World Travel Market London 2023
SHARJAH/ WAM Sharjah is gearing up for a significant presence at the 43rd edition of the World Travel Market (WTM) in London from 6-8 November. Sharjah will be represented by a coalition of 18 government and private entities in collaboration with the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), with a focus on showcasing the emirate’s accomplishments in aligning tourism ...
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