The Bahrain based investment firm GFH is distributing a 6.2 per cent cash dividend for 2023, a period in which profit totalled $105.22 million from total income of $369.5 million. (The dividend works out to Dh0.06 a share.) The GFH stock – listed on four GCE exchanges, including DFM and ADX – has been on…
Iraq, Jordan, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates condemned the attack. Qatar condemned the attack on Iran’s consulate in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Monday, describing it as “a flagrant violation of international law.” “It also considers the attack a flagrant violation of international agreements and conventions and diplomatic norms that criminalise attacks…
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan today explored ways to enhance the deep-rooted relations between their countries to advance the aspirations of their peoples towards development and prosperity. They also reviewed a range of regional and international…
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued directives to establish the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority, to further promote sustainable practices across sectors, preserve biodiversity, and expand natural reserves and green spaces in the emirate. The…
The UAE Cabinet approved an amendment to the executive regulations of the federal law governing citizenship and passports. Among the key revisions, the Emirati passport’s validity period has been extended from 5 to 10 years for individuals aged 21 and above. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and…
The UAE has welcomed the UN Security Council resolution which called for a ceasefire in Sudan during Ramadan, in light of the continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed hope that this step would lead towards ending the crisis between the Sudanese parties, preventing further suffering…
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a market in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, which has resulted several deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence…
India, Qatar and Turkey have been declared the guests of honour at the 2024 World Government Summit set to take place in Dubai from February 12-14. The summit, held under the theme of “Shaping Future Governments,” will also host more than 25 government and state heads. The high-level delegations of the three guest countries will…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has completed its energy conservation project’s first and second phases. As part of this project, they installed 19,968 energy-saving LED bulbs in metro stations and facilities. This initiative has saved approximately 16.7 million kilowatts of energy within two years, which amounts to Dh7.6 million. Additionally, it has reduced the carbon…
The UAE SWAT Challenge 2024 registration is now open. The competition is set to kick off on February 3 at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah, and the public can secure their free tickets by visiting the “Dubai Platinum List” website. This year’s challenge will showcase world-class tactical teams competing in five main challenges: The…
