Dubai, UAE-- Terming the circular economy as a critical pathway that builds a sustainable future by preserving natural resources, reducing waste, and promoting the conservation of resources at source, Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change & Environment, emphasized that it not only promotes environmental sustainability but also presents...
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to collaborate on speeding up sustainable development
New York, US--Saudi Arabia and Bahrain are looking to collaborate in order to speed up the sustainable development goals, aligning them with government programs under the 2030 Agenda. In this connection, discussion took place at a joint meeting between Amna bint Ahmed Al Romaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of...
Qatar and Iran agree to deepen ties in labor sector
Tehran, Iran-- Qatar and Iran have agreed to bolster ties in the labor sector with the aim of raising capacities, exchanging experiences, developing a consultation mechanism between the two countries, exchanging experiences in the field of vocational and technical training and training centers. In this connection, the Qatari-Iranian Joint Committee...
George Soros hands over control of his $25bn empire to son Alexander
Billionaire investor George Soros had handed over control of his US$25 billion empire to his younger son Alexander Soros - aka Alex. There were doubts in the market that George Soros, who is 92, will ever give up control in his lifetime, according to a report published in the Wall...
SCA to waive off registration fee for listing of green bonds, sukuk in local market
Abu Dhabi, UAE--The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) board of birectors has approved a proposal to exempt companies wishing to list their green or sustainability-linked bonds or sukuk in a local market from registration fees for the year 2023. The decision aims to highlight the actions taken by the UAE...
Dubai Land Department launches its strategic plan 2026
DUBAI, UAE : The Dubai Land Department (DLD) launched its new strategic plan and vision, shaping the features and landmarks of its directions until 2026. The new plan has been approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council...
UAE, Turkmenistan review enhancing bilateral relations
ASHGABAT, TURKMENISTAN - Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber has left the UAE on a working visit to Turkmenistan. Dr. Al Jaber headed a delegation comprising Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE); Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of...
Two-day inaugural RAK Energy Summit to begin on Oct 4
The inaugural RAK Energy Summit, to be held on October 4-5, will feature experts from the energy sector in the UAE and globally for discussions on the challenges and opportunities the world faces as it moves to cut carbon emissions.What did the G20 summit agree?
Meeting in person for the first time in two years, G20 leaders had climate change, the Covid pandemic, a tax deal and global economy worries on agenda.
