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BLOOMBERG Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the world’s largest lender by assets, reported profit grew just 0.03% in the third quarter as it was directed to dole out cheap loans to help shore up the struggling economy. The other big banks posted mixed results. Agricultural Bank of China Ltd said profit rose 7.76% in the period, while Bank ...

DUBAI/ GULF TIME Tata Group’s fine jewellery brand Mia by Tanishq has opened its first international store in Dubai, adding to its footprint of 120+ stores across India. Conveniently located in the heart of the city at BurJuman, the flagship boutique will house a stunning collection of trendy, popular and contemporary designs uniquely crafted in gold, diamond and coloured stones ...

DUBAI/ GULF TIME Danube Properties announced it is allocating real estate units at a value of AED 25 million in support of charity and humanitarian programs carried out by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI). Danube pledged to allocate real estate units over the next five years to support programs launched by MBRGI, the largest foundation of its ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended the opening ceremony of the 2023 Minifootball World Cup on Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Marjan Island, where he praised the power of sport in uniting peoples and fostering cultural exchange. “Sport transcends borders and languages, uniting people from all ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The latest Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed lecture, which was attended by H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination, explored how nature can provide inspiration to help humankind move to a new level in sustainability. Titled ‘A Sustainable Future Inspired by Nature’, the lecture was presented by renowned architect ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with Barbara Leaf, United States Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs, at a meeting in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah and Leaf discussed the current situation in the Middle East, the efforts of civil society in protecting civilians from the repercussions of ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received Minister Hadja Lahbib, Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade and the Federal Cultural Institutions of the Kingdom of Belgium. The meeting, which was held in Abu Dhabi, touched on the latest developments in the Middle East region and efforts to end ...

SHARJAH/ WAM H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Shees Rest Area. The Ruler of Sharjah affirmed that the primary objective of the emirate’s projects is to provide decent living, which is reflected in the income levels of UAE families. These projects also aim to improve the values and connections ...

SHARJAH/ WAM Imagine a city where clean energy powers every home and business. Where waste is diverted from landfills, and food is grown sustainably, where people can walk, bike, or take public transportation without worrying about traffic congestion! This is the vision of Sharjah Sustainable City, a pioneering community that is setting the standard for sustainable living. Their urban farms ...

DUBAI/ WAM Mubadala Health Dubai, a M42 company, has partnered with Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) as an Association Partner to encourage communities within Dubai to invest in their health through routine physical activity. Mubadala Health Dubai and its team of leading Sports Medicine and Orthopedic experts have curated a series of exciting activations at the three-floor Mubadala Health Dubai Gym, ...