Media IN RAS AL KHAIMAH, 24th July, 2019 (WAM) The Chairman of Ras al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mohamed Ali Musabbeh Al Nuaimi, and Ambassador of Slovenia to UAE, Oto Pungartnik, have discussed means of fostering economic ties. The meeting highlighted the opportunities for cooperation between the private …
Read More »”WeWork” to launch its first UAE location at Abu Dhabi’s Hub71
Media IN ABU DHABI, 24th July 2019 (WAM) WeWork, a global company offering shared workspaces for tech firms, announced on Wednesday the launch of its first location in the United Arab Emirates. WeWork was founded in 2010 to create flexible, innovative and attractive work spaces that help people and businesses …
Read More »Sharjah Islamic Bank’s net profit increased by 3 percent in H1 of 2019
Media IN SHARJAH, 24th July, 2019 (WAM) The Sharjah Islamic Bank’s, SIB, net profit rose to AED290.5 million in the first half of 2019 compared to AED283 million achieved during the same period last year, an increase of three percent. The bank’s total assets reached AED44.3 billion at the end …
Read More »ECI inks strategic agreement with 3 Chinese financial institutions
Media IN DUBAI, 24th July, 2019 (WAM) Etihad Credit Insurance, ECI, the UAE federal credit insurance company, has signed three strategic Memoranda of Understanding, MoUs, with China Export and Credit Insurance Corporation, SINOSURE, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, ICBC, and the Bank of China aimed at boosting trade, …
Read More »UAE jumps 11 positions to become 36th in Global Innovation Index 2019
Media IN ABU DHABI, 24th July, 2019 (WAM) UAE has maintained its high ranking in this year’s Global Innovation Index (GII). Results – marked against performance in human capital and research, infrastructure, creative outputs, and institutions – were presented in the Indian capital of New Delhi in front of leading …
Read More »DFM closed in Green Zone on Wednesday
Media IN Dubai 24th-07-2019 The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) hit record highs on Wednesday on the back of the rising blue-chip stock. The DFM’s general index jumped 23.21 points, or 0.82%, finishing today’s trading session at 2,855.74 points, its highest level since August 2018. Trading volume stood at 299.563 million …
Read More »ADX gained 5,357.01 points on Wednesday
Media IN Abu Dhabi 24th-07-2019 The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) closed Wednesday’s trading session on a positive note, backed by Aldar Properties’ stock. The ADX’s general index went up 13.15 points, or 0.25%, to 5,357.01 points. Trading volume amounted to 104.810 million shares exchanged at a turnover of AED …
Read More »ADGM partners with Beijing Municipal Bureau to accelerate investment and fintech activities
Media IN ABU DHABI, 24th July, 2019 (WAM) Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Beijing Municipal Bureau of Local Financial Regulation (the Bureau) have announced that they entered an important cooperation to accelerate investment and financial development between Beijing and Abu Dhabi as part of the “UAE-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” …
Read More »DLD signs MoU with Property Finder to launch Dubai’s 1st official sales and rental ‘Mo’ asher’
Media IN DUBAI, 24th July, 2019 (WAM) Dubai Land Department, DLD, and Property Finder signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 22nd July for the launch of Dubai’s first official sales and rental price index. This collaboration will create an index called ‘Mo’asher,’ which translates to index in Arabic. The first …
Read More »Mubadala inks agreement to explore Petrochemical opportunities in Indonesia
Media IN ABU DHABI, 24th July, 2019 (WAM) Mubadala, OMV and petrochemical leaders PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk and PT Chandra Asri Perkasa signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities for collaboration in the petrochemical sector in Indonesia. The agreement was signed by Musabbeh Al Kaabi, CEO of Petroleum …
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