Abu dhabi: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) announced that tropical cyclone ‘Shakhti’, currently situated in the Arabian Sea, is not expected to affect the UAE and is projected to weaken into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours. According to Emirates News Agency, the NCM stated that the cyclone is currently centered in … Read more
Abu dhabi: Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, and Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based global investment management firm with over US$110 billion in assets under management, today announced a strategic partnership to invest in logistics assets across the Gulf Cooperation Council region (GCC). According to Emirates News Agency, under the partnership, Blackstone, which is the … Read more
Abu dhabi: Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Under-Secretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), recently engaged in discussions with Bence Tuzson, Hungarian Justice Minister, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting focused on enhancing judicial and legal cooperation between the two entities. According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions revolved around sharing expertise in judicial development, digital … Read more
Al-ain: TRENDS Research and Advisory, through its Al-Ain Office, hosted a workshop titled ‘How to be Creative with AI’ for students and graduates of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). The workshop aimed to introduce participants to the latest AI tools and enhance their creative thinking, research, and practical skills. According to Emirates News Agency, … Read more
Abu dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the completion of a set of proposed legislative amendments to embed the updated excise tax policy into the national legislation, in alignment with the GCC’s adoption of a tiered volumetric model for excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). According to Emirates News Agency, the amendments … Read more
Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today offered his condolences on the passing of the mother of Mohammed Ali Afsan Al Mansouri, during a visit to the condolence majlis in Abu Dhabi. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness extended his heartfelt sympathies to the family of the departed, praying … Read more
Dominican republic: Luis Abinader, President of the Dominican Republic, underscored the significance of the World Governments Summit (WGS) as a critical platform for enhancing the partnership between Latin America and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The summit aims to strengthen the bridge between these regions, focusing on innovation, trade, and good governance to create more … Read more
Abu dhabi: The first Legislative Parliamentary Forum, organised by the Federal National Council (FNC), will begin tomorrow in Abu Dhabi. The forum aims to bring together representatives of the legislative councils of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, along with local authorities, legal and judicial bodies, academic institutions, and chief executives of artificial intelligence from … Read more