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SHARJAH / WAM The emirate of Sharjah is gearing up to host the first-ever Gulf-Iraq Business Forum on September 26 and 27, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. This landmark event is an initiative of the Federation of GCC Chambers and is being organised in partnership ...

ABU DHABI / gulf time UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan penned a tribute to the women of the country, as the UAE marked Emirati Women’s Day on August 28. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed said on X platform, formerly known as Twitter, “To my dear mother, sisters, wife, and daughters… to all Emirati women, you inspire ...

ABU DHABI / WAM PureHealth has signed an agreement to acquire Circle Health Group, the UK’s largest independent operators of hospitals, in a deal valued at AED4.41 billion. Circle Health Group joins a roster of world-class healthcare providers that make up PureHealth companies, including Seha — Abu Dhabi Health Services Company; Daman — Nation Health Insurance Co; PureLab — which ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) and 19th edition of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) is gearing up to check in to Hilton Abu Dhabi  Yas Island for three days of discussion, debate and dealmaking at the region’s leading tourism and hospitality summit, taking place from September 25-27. As the Middle East and Africa’s hospitality industry ...

ABU DHABI / WAM e& capital on Monday announced its participation in the Series A financing round for Ikigai Labs, a pioneering firm harnessing the power of generative AI for tabular data. Ikigai Labs has secured  $25 million in this round, with contributions from e& capital, Premji Invest, and Foundation Capital. The funding will advance Ikigai Lab’s vision of transforming ...

SHARJAH / WAM H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the appointment of 200 employees at the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) of various specialisations, in addition to approving 20 jobs in the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA) in Sharjah, the Central Region and the Eastern Region. His Highness ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Education and Human Resources Council (EHRC), delivered a message extending his blessings to students, teachers and all workers in the educational sector as they return to schools for the commencement of the new academic year 2023/2024. HH Sheikh Abdullah stated, “Our ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), since its inception in 2009, has been placing great importance to empower Emiratis in the nuclear regulatory sector in order to deliver the UAE’s vision in developing its peaceful nuclear energy program and ensure its sustainability. This empowerment was given the same importance among Emirati women supporting the government’s ...

ABU DHABI / wam The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) marked Emirati Women’s Day by organising events and activities based on this year’s theme “We Collaborate for Tomorrow,” which was chosen by HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has hosted an awareness-raising session on the competitive advantages offered as part of the Business Sectors Platform, which was launched earlier this year to enhance the performance and efficiency of business groups and councils. The platform provides a comprehensive collection of ...