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Anti-smoking battle under threat from ‘cancel culture’ and misinformation

September 17, 2024

Ramallah – Ma’an – In recent years, the world has witnessed a remarkable development in the spread of alternative products to traditional cigarettes, such as electronic cigarettes, heated tobacco, and nicotine pouches. These products have proven effec…

RTA air taxis will take off in Dubai in Q1 2026: official

September 17, 2024

DUBAI: Dubai is set to revolutionise urban transportation by introducing fully electric air taxis in the first quarter of 2026 as part of its Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) initiatives, a senior official revealed.

Powered by Joby Aviation, the first poi…

In the presence of the Minister of Trade and his Azerbaijani counterpart: The Iraqi-Azerbaijani Businessmen Forum kicks off in Baku

September 17, 2024

The Iraqi-Azerbaijani Businessmen Forum kicked off in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, today, Tuesday, in the presence of the Minister of Trade, Athir Dawood Al-Ghariri, and the Azerbaijani Minister of Economy, Mikail Jabbarov.

In a speech he delivered…

UAE banking sector’s liquid assets rise to AED800 billion by end of Q2-24

September 17, 2024

ABU DHABI: The liquid assets of the UAE’s banking sector exceeded AED800 billion by the end of Q2 2024, according to the latest statistics of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).

The value of liquid assets recorded AED801.52 billion at the end of Q2 …

DFSA, HKMA launch inaugural joint climate finance conference to promote sustainable investment

September 16, 2024

HONG KONG:The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) concluded their inaugural Joint Climate Finance Conference today (16th September).

The hybrid conference, which took place in Hong Kong, brought toget…

UAE launches its ambitious ‘Invest in the Emirates’ campaign

September 16, 2024

ABU DHABI:The UAE has launched its ambitious “Invest in the Emirates” campaign, extending a global invitation to the world’s top innovators, talents, and entrepreneurs to explore the unparalleled opportunities within the country’s dynamic business lan…

Meraas awards AED850 mln construction contract for Bvlgari Lighthouse on Jumeira Bay Island

September 16, 2024

DUBAI:Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded an AED850 million contract for construction work of the Bvlgari Lighthouse on Jumeira Bay Island to Dutco Construction Co LLC.

With marine works now completed on this section of Jumeira…