GLAND, Switzerland, The United Arab Emirates is chairing the Extraordinary Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, which started on Monday and will continue until 30th October in the Swiss city of Glan…
Day: October 25, 2021
Etihad Credit Insurance receives AA- rating from Fitch Ratings for third consecutive year
DUBAI, Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), commended the ECI for receiving the Insurance Financial Strength (IFS) Rating and an Issuer Default Ratin…
MoE, LinkedIn to enhance UAE’s attractiveness as destination for global talent in strategic sectors
ABU DHABI, The Ministry of Economy (MoE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the leading global online professional platform LinkedIn, to support the objectives of the UAE’s national strategy to attract and retain the best global talent…
Estonia presents ‘world’s most advanced digital society’ at Expo 2020 Dubai: Commissioner-General
DUBAI, ‘Digital, Smart, & Sustainable’ are the three hallmarks that shape the concept of ‘e-lifestyle’ presented by the Estonian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, according to the Commissioner-General of Estonia at the world’s greatest show.”Est…
Maktoum bin Mohammed heads to Riyadh to lead UAE delegation to ‘The Middle East Green Initiative Summit’
DUBAI, H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, has left the country to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia leading the UAE delegation to participate in ”The Middle East Green I…
Shakhbout bin Nahyan receives Tanzanian Minister of Energy
ABU DHABI, Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of State, received on Sunday January Makamba, Minister of Energy of Tanzania, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Abu Dhabi.Durin…
Dubai takes lead with strategy, roadmap to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
DUBAI, Dubai Future Council on Energy has conducted an in-depth study on how the Emirate of Dubai can achieve carbon neutrality (Net-Zero Emissions) by 2050.This is in line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Ma…
Dubai Digital Transformation Steering Committee explores emirate’s digital aspirations in inaugural meeting
DUBAI, The Dubai Digital Transformation Steering Committee has held its inaugural meeting to explore the emirate’s digital aspirations, chart a path for the period ahead, outline prospects for cooperation, set priorities, and rally efforts to implement…
UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, an integrated approach to sustainable development: Mariam Almheiri
DUBAI, With only a few days left until the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), 197 world leaders, along with tens of thousands of negotiators, government representatives, businesses, and citizens, are gearing up to participate in the 13 days of …
UAE calls for stability in Sudan, emphasises support for people
ABU DHABI, The UAE has emphasised that it is closely following the recent developments in Sudan, calling for calm and avoiding escalation.It is keen to see stability as soon as possible in a manner that achieves the interests and aspirations of the Sud…
OPEC daily basket price stands at $83.42 a barrel Friday
VIENNA, The price of OPEC basket of thirteen crudes stood at US$83.42 a barrel on Friday, 22nd October, compared with US$83.36 the previous day, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations.The OPEC Reference Basket of Crudes is made up of the following:…
DFSA introduces regulatory framework for Investment Tokens
DUBAI, The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has today launched its regulatory framework for Investment Tokens. The framework reflects the proposals outlined in Consultation Paper 138 issued in March 2021, and forms the first phase of the DFSA’…