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ABU DHABI / WAM Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Secretary-General of UAE Media Council, has participated in the 26th Meeting of GCC Information Ministers. The meeting was held virtually under the chairmanship of Dr Abdullah Nasser Al Harasi, Minister of Information of the Sultanate of Oman, who is the current session’s president. Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council ...

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE), the World Food Programme (WFP), and the Food Tech Valley signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen innovation in food systems and agriculture. The MoU was signed during the UAE year of sustainability and as part of the ministry’s preparations for the Conference of the Parties COP28 hosted in ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi City Municipality, in partnership with the City Municipality Centre, has initiated a campaign aimed at enhancing public awareness and understanding of the rules governing the use of temporary outdoor seating areas and adjacent pavements near commercial establishments, including shops, eateries, cafes, and other service venues. The campaign seeks to inform the public about ...

BLOOMBERG Indonesia’s central bank will probably leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged, as policymakers look set to act to support the rupiah only when volatility from global uncertainties become excessive. Thirty of the 31 economists surveyed by Bloomberg expect Bank Indonesia to keep its seven-day reverse repurchase rate at 5.75% for a ninth straight meeting. That is in line with ...

BLOOMBERG Rising Treasury yields and weak earnings news sapped appetite for stocks as traders tracked an intensifying diplomatic push to contain the war. Yields on 10-year US government bonds gained for a fourth day, closer to reaching 5% for the first time since 2007. The relentless advance in yields reflects expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates at ...

BLOOMBERG London has recaptured its crown as Europe’s largest stock market from Paris, lifted by surging crude oil prices. The combined market capitalisation of primary listings in London — excluding ETFs and ADRs — is now $2,888.4 billion versus Paris’s $2,887.5 billion, according to an index compiled by Bloomberg. London had lost its status as Europe’s biggest stock market last ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Thursday from Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Norway. They discussed the humanitarian crisis faced by civilians in the Gaza Strip, emphasising the priority of ensuring their full protection in line with international humanitarian law. They also underscored the importance of enhancing diplomatic initiatives to ...

DUBAI/WAM The world’s leading cybersecurity experts have convened at GITEX GLOBAL 2023 to address the urgent challenges of cybercrime, projected to cause $10.5 trillion in annual damages by 2025. Ransomware, crypto crime and risks associated with Generative AI are some of the key threats that CISOs and security professionals need to tackle in the digital era. Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti, Head ...

GULF TIME The brand launch event for OMODA and JAECOO was splendidly held at the Doha, Qatar Geneva Auto Show in the first week of this month, garnering widespread attention from the global media. At the event, OMODA showcased its star models, OMODA C5 and OMODA E5, heralding a new age of future driving experiences and green technology. JAECOO, making ...

DUBAI / WAM The Department of Community Development (DCD) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Accenture to enhance the well-being of its citizens and residents. The MoU, signed at GITEX Global 2023, marks the beginning of a collaborative effort in which Accenture will leverage its cutting-edge AI solutions and global expertise in social development to introduce an all-encompassing service ...