Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi slammed the "inefficacy" of international bodies to halt fighting between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas which has ravaged the Gaza Strip. Raisi's remarks came a day after the United Nations Security Council approved a much-delayed resolution demanding aid be allowed into the besieged Hamas-run territory "at...
Middle East companies moving towards cloud adoption
Adoption is driven by government initiatives, global cloud providers, and the need for agility and scalability in the region.UAE hosts seventh edition of Interpol’s strategic dialogue
Abu Dhabi, UAE--The UAE's Ministry of Interior and the Gulf Police Service hosted the seventh edition of the strategic dialogue focused on developing an efficient, multilateral framework for global police work. This dialogue serves as a global platform under INTERPOL's auspices, uniting regional police organizations and major intergovernmental bodies concerned...
GCC to establish partnerships with international organizations: Albudaiwi
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- The GCC countries are "actively engaging" with international and regional organizations in order to establish strategic partnerships that serve their interests. This was stated by the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi. He made the remarks during a meeting held between the GCC...
Did not hear any noise from global organizations on journalist Dugina’s death, says Russia
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Russia still has not heard any reaction from international organizations regarding the assassination of journalist Darya Dugina as well as other ‘atrocities’ committed against media representatives, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Sunday. "A year after the tragic death of Darya Dugina we have not heard...International Military Forum Army-2023 opens in Moscow
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - The international military-technical forum Army-2023 opens at the Patriot Congress and Exhibition Center here. About 1,500 prominent Russian companies of the military-industrial complex will present their products and 85 foreign companies and organizations from seven countries will also participate in the forum, TASS news agency reported. According...Dubai Customs processes over 14m transactions in first six months of 2023
DUBAI, UAE - Keeping pace with the UAE’s strong economic growth, Dubai Customs cleared 14 million customs transactions during the first six months of this year, a 10 percent surge from the 12.7 million transactions registered in the same period last year. The UAE economy is poised to experience further...GCC, API sign MoU to establish framework for cooperation
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Seeking to establish a broad framework for cooperation in several areas, the GCC and the Arab Planning Institute (API) have signed a a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The MoU was signed during a meeting between Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, GCC Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC),...
FANR highlights cybersecurity framework of Barakah nuclear plant in meeting
VIENNA, AUSTRIA - The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) is taking part in an international conference organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) here. In the five-day event, which will conclude on Friday, over 500 participants from 94 countries and seven international organizations are gathering to discuss effective...
UAE discusses global economic challenges in EBRD meeting
SAMARKAND, UZBEKISTAN - The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Finance (MoF), participated in the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) here on May 16-18. The meeting discussed global economic challenges and prospects for economic growth. The UAE delegation...Microsoft, G42 sign MoU
MoU will leverage core competencies of both the firms.
Industrial manufacturers need to be proactive amidst rising rates, skilled labor crunch and fewer subsidies
Organizations that decide not to or are unable to act will continue to find themselves patching together reactive solutions to problems. If 2023 is a year of slowdown, instead of battening down the hatches, firms should use the opportunity to move toward smarter manufacturing, he adds.DEWA to enhance ties with foreign firms at GITEX Global 2022
MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer received Consul-General of Canada to Dubai and the Northern Emirates Jean-Philippe Linteau at GITEX Global 2022.
‘Firms in UAE resist employee demands for hike in salary’
Several firms in the UAE have received requests from employees to adjust compensation packages in line with the inflation in the country, a global consulting firm has said.
UAE participates in G20 Finance Track’s Infrastructure meeting
UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) participated in G20 Finance Track’s fourth and last Infrastructure Working Group (IWG) meeting for 2022 on September 15 and 16.
UAE’s TDRA becomes member of global body EFQM
UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has announced that it has become a member of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM).
