ABU DHABI, The Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs (MFNCA) has launched the Research Competition of the 11th edition of the Political Awareness Forum for University Students in collaboration with United Arab Emirates University (UAEU…
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Dubai launches Sukuk Al Waqf endowment initiative to promote humanitarian contributions
DUBAI, The Mohammed bin Rashid Global Centre for Endowment Consultancy (MBRGCEC) today announced the launch of Sukuk Al Waqf, an innovative Shariah-compliant charitable endowment initiative that offers individuals and companies the opportunity to suppo…
Gargash meets international officials on Yemen
DUBAI, Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, has met with David Gressly, United Nations Resident Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen, and Tim Lenderking, US Special Envoy for Yemen.The meeting, which was also attended by Reem bint …
ADNOC L&S expands its shipping fleet with acquisition of two new-build LNG vessels
ABU DHABI, ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S), the shipping and maritime logistics arm of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), announced today the signing of a Ship Building Contract for the construction of two 175,000 cubic metre LNG vessel…
OPEC daily basket price stands at $100.08 a barrel Monday
VIENNA, The price of OPEC basket of thirteen crudes stood at US$100.08 a barrel on Monday, compared with US$101.06 the previous Friday, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations.The OPEC Reference Basket of Crudes is made up of the following: Saharan …
AED, SAR account for 25% of inter-Arab payments: AMF Director-General tells WAM
ABU DHABI, Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al Hamidy, Director-General Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF), has said that the Buna Payment Platform is the first Arab regional payment system that complies with unive…
ADQ, Chimera Investments partner to launch UAE’s first SPAC on ADX
ABU DHABI, ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, and Chimera Investments, an Abu Dhabi-based private investment firm managing a diversified portfolio of listed and unlisted equities on both local and international markets, announced t…
Abu Dhabi Chamber keen to expand economic cooperation with Rwanda
ABU DHABI, The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) and the Embassy of Rwanda in Abu Dhabi have discussed trade cooperation and economic partnerships between businesses in both countries.This came during the visit of the Ambassador of Rwa…
Emirates Islamic Bank introduces Emarati Business Account
DUBAI, Emirates Islamic Bank has launched the ‘Emarati Business Account’ initiative, designed specifically to support the UAE’s national companies.The new account builds on the bank’s ongoing commitment towards supporting the UAE’s SME sector, which re…
Azizi Developments contributes AED10 million to 1 Billion Meals initiative
DUBAI, Azizi Developments have announced a contribution of AED10 million in support of the 1 Billion Meals initiative, the largest in the region to feed underprivileged and vulnerable groups, including children, refugees, displaced people and those aff…
SEHA’s new targeted therapy heals 3-year-old boy’s rare neurological disease
ABU DHABI, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) has used a new genetic therapy to successfully treat a three-year-old Emirati boy suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).With the child facing difficulties with standing and walking, the par…
UAE calls on UN Security Council to facilitate closure of COVID-19 vaccination gap
NEW YORK, The United Arab Emirates has called for continued commitment from the United Nations Security Council to close the stark COVID-19 vaccination gap around the world.Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Technology, delivere…