CAPE TOWN, During a recent field visit to South Africa, NAMA Women Advancement (NAMA) reviewed the achievements and challenges of its “Stimulating Equal Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs” flagship programme, launched in the country in partnership w…
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Dubai to host BuildingSMART International’s first branch in MEA region
DUBAI, Dubai will be home to the first branch of BuildingSMART International in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.The organisation’s UAE chapter, is hosted by Dubai Municipality, which aims to promote and support digital transformation in the UAE…
WFP, IFRC join forces to strengthen response to anticipated climate shocks in MENA
DUBAI, The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have signed a regional Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support joint advocacy, capacity development, and resource …
ICBA appoints new Emirati Director-General
DUBAI, Dr. Tarifa Ajeif Al Zaabi has been appointed as the new Director-General of the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), becoming the first Emirati to hold the position since ICBA’s foundation in 1999.Dr. Tarifa Ajeif Al Zaabi join…
UAE announces 889 new COVID-19 cases, 816 recoveries, 1 death in last 24 hours
ABU DHABI, The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 226,920 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue ex…
SEHA’s telemedicine services provide boost to Abu Dhabi’s medical tourism industry
ABU DHABI, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the UAE’s largest healthcare network, has seen its extensive telemedicine services become primary communication channels for overseas patients seeking specialised medical care in Abu Dhabi.Abu Dhabi’…
UAE calls for accelerated international counter-terrorism efforts
NEW YORK, During a United Nations Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts, the United Arab Emirates called for the international community to redouble its efforts to eliminate all terrorist group…
Abu Dhabi Money Laundering Court convicts Asim Abdul Rahman Ghafoor for money laundering
ABU DHABI, The Abu Dhabi Money Laundering and Tax Evasion Court has convicted Asim Abdul Rahman Ghafoor, a US citizen, of committing money laundering crimes linked to a US-based tax evasion operation. The court ruled in his presence to revoke the previ…
ADNIC reports H1 2022 net profit of AED186.9 million
ABU DHABI, Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) has reported its financial results for the six-month period ended 30th June 2022, recording a net profit of AED186.9 million.Commenting on ADNIC’s performance, Sheikh Mohamed bin Saif Al-Nahyan, C…
EWEC, ADDED sign MoU to boost sustainability best practices across industrial sector
ABU DHABI, The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving sustainability best practices and encouraging the adoption of …
14 promising UAE businesses selected to pitch on Beban for investment opportunities
MANAMA, Beban, Bahrain’s first entrepreneurship-themed reality show produced by Hope Ventures, the investment arm of Hope Fund, has selected 14 promising businesses from the United Arab Emirates to advance to pitch their business for equity investment …
OPEC daily basket price stood at $100.92 a barrel Tuesday
VIENNA, The price of OPEC basket of thirteen crudes stood at US$100.92 a barrel on Tuesday, compared with US$100.78 the previous day, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations.The OPEC Reference Basket of Crudes (ORB) is made up of the following: Saha…