UAE’s Humanitarian Approach Extends from Myanmar to Afghanistan

Abu dhabi: From Myanmar to Afghanistan and through Albania, the active participation of the UAE Joint Operations Command and the UAE Search and Rescue Team in relief missions has stood out as a defining example of the country’s humanitarian, civilisational, and ethical commitment. Only hours after concluding their mission in Albania, teams from the Joint … Read more

Adams Street Partners Expands with New Office in Abu Dhabi

Abu dhabi: Adams Street Partners, LLC, a private markets investment management firm managing over $62 billion in assets, has announced the opening of its new office in Abu Dhabi, marking its first establishment in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This expansion signifies the firm’s commitment to strengthening its presence and partnerships in the Middle … Read more

BRIDGE Delegation Engages Egyptian Media Leaders Ahead of 2025 Summit

Cairo: As part of the global preparatory roadshow for the BRIDGE Summit 2025, the world’s largest event for media, content, and entertainment scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi from December 8-10, a delegation from BRIDGE led by Dr. Jamal Mohammed Al Kaabi made a significant visit to Cairo. The visit aimed at establishing connections … Read more

ADNOC and RIQ Forge $500 Million AI-Powered Reinsurance Collaboration to Anchor Global Risk Hub

Abu dhabi: RIQ, the AI-native reinsurance platform designed for the future of global risk transfer and a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with ADNOC to develop a preferred reinsurance partnership targeting an allocation of over $500 million in risk coverage within the coming decade. RIQ, launched earlier … Read more

MoF Issues New Decisions on Qualifying and Excluded Activities in Free Zones

Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the repeal of Ministerial Decision (MD) No. 265 of 2023, replacing it with Ministerial Decision No. (229) of 2025 on Qualifying Activities and Excluded Activities, which clarifies the scope of Qualifying Activities for Corporate Tax purposes in Free Zones. The updates expand the scope of Qualifying Commodity … Read more

Sharjah Ruler Forms Council for Disability Rights

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree on the formation of the Sharjah Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. According to Emirates News Agency, the decree stipulates that the Sharjah Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities … Read more

Dubai Chambers and ICC Unveil Chamber Benchmarking Tool to Enhance Global Performance

Dubai: Dubai Chambers, in collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the World Chambers Federation (WCF), has launched the Chamber Benchmarking Tool. This initiative enables chambers of commerce to access best practices and compare their performance against regional and global averages in operational excellence and seven core roles and responsibilities. According to Emirates … Read more

Humaid Bin Rashid Issues Emiri Resolution to Form Board of Trustees for International Charity Organisation in Ajman

Ajman: H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued an Emiri Resolution establishing the Board of Trustees for the International Charity Organisation in Ajman. This board will serve a renewable four-year term, effective from September 1. The initiative highlights Ajman’s dedication to advancing the humanitarian and development … Read more