UAE and Angolan Presidents discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Excellency João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola. During the meeting at Qasr Al Bateen in Abu Dhabi, His Highness welcomed the visit of the President of Angola, who congratulated His Highness on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan […]
BREAKING: UAE President directs monthly allowance of 50% of basic salary for imams, muezzins
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the provision of a monthly financial allowance equivalent to 50 percent of the basic salary for all mosque staff, including imams and muezzins working under the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE). Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of GAIAE, said that […]
RTA expands Traffic Incident Management in collaboration with Dubai Police
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in coordination with Dubai Police General HQ, announces the expansion of the Traffic Incident Management Unit project. By the end of 2024, four additional main road corridors will be integrated into the project, which will increase the coverage from 13 to 17 traffic corridors and streets. The expansion extends […]
UAE-US non-oil trade surges to $31.4bn in 2023, says report
The volume of non-oil trade between UAE and the United States hit $31.4 billion in 2023, and is expected to continue growing at the same pace this year, reported Wam citing a top US official. The exports to the UAE reached $24.8 billion last year, exceeding 2022 exports of $20.8 billion, by 19%, stated Danny […]
UAE welcomes 13th group of wounded Palestinian children, cancer patients
The 13th group of wounded Palestinian children and cancer patients arrived in the UAE on early Saturday in response to the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to provide medical treatment for 1,000 wounded children, and 1,000 cancer patients from the Gaza Strip, in the UAE’s hospitals. The initiative is […]
Mohammed bin Rashid mandates incorporation of ‘Nakheel and Meydan’ into Dubai Holding Group under leadership of Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Nakheel and Meydan will join forces with Dubai Holding in an effort to sustain and advance growth through a unified and integrated vision that builds on gains, spurs efforts and boosts Dubai’s global competitiveness. Nakheel […]
UAE President, World Central Kitchen CEO discuss boosting humanitarian aid to Gaza
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with Erin Gore, Chief Executive Officer of World Central Kitchen (WCK), a US nonprofit organisation that specialises in providing food to people impacted by humanitarian crises. During the meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, both sides explored ways to strengthen collaboration between […]
Dubai Chamber of Commerce collaborates with Amazon to strengthen ecommerce capabilities among local business community
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has collaborated with Amazon to host an online workshop aimed at developing the ecommerce capabilities of the local business community and enabling companies to increase their sales through digital channels. Attracting 141 participants from companies operating across diverse sectors, […]
2.52 million new loans and credit cards in 2023: DG of Al Etihad Credit Bureau
The number of bank loans and credit cards issued by banks and financial institutions operating in the country increased by 3% during 2023 to reach 2.52 million contracts (loans and credit cards), compared to 2.44 million contracts in 2022, according to Marwan Ahmed Lutfi, Director General of Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB). In statements to […]
ADIO expands Abu Dhabi’s trade links with Western Australia
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed a collaboration Letter of Intent with Western Australia’s (WA) Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation to accelerate growth across shared areas of economic interest. The collaboration is part of a series of strategic ADIO initiatives to drive greater private sector opportunities through strengthened relations with Australia. […]