NEW YORK, US – Minister of State Noura Al Kaabi led the United Arab Emirates’ delegation to the 68th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The priority theme for CSW68 is “Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and...
DP World spends US$6bn
It invested the money to be a big supply chain player.
Kuwait seeks support in its bid for UN Human Rights Council seat
New York, US-- Kuwait has exhorted UN member states to back its bid for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council for 2024-2026. The appeal was made at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly by the country's Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Highlighting Kuwait's...
UAE and Iraq to deepen economic, cultural, energy cooperation
Baghdad, Iraq-- The UAE and Iraq have held discussions to boost economic, investment, educational, cultural, agricultural, food, technological, and energy cooperation. The discussions were held in the tenth session of the UAE-Iraq Joint Committee in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, co-chaired by Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, UAE Minister of State, and...
ADX profits vault to $11.70bn
It posted gains in one week on the back of company results.
Morocco’s women football team to make history in World Cup debut
When Morocco's women take on two-times former champions Germany in Melbourne they will be the first Arab team to play at a Women's World Cup, months after the men's historic run to the semi-finals in Qatar. The country is still buzzing from what their men did at the Qatar World...
UAE and France to deepen partnership in several sectors
Dubai, UAE-- The UAE and France have reiterated their commitment to widening cooperation in important fields and sectors. The resolve was renewed at the 15th session of the UAE-France Strategic Dialogue held in Paris. The two countries discussed the status of the strategic bilateral investment partnerships, which were signed in...
Saudi Arabia and Algeria sign agreement to boost ties
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia--Saudi Arabia and Algeria have agreed to expand bilateral relations, boosting ties in all areas. In this regard, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad Ahmed Attaf have signed an agreement to establish the...
Tunisia swears in new parliament with truncated powers
Tunisia inaugurated a new parliament largely stripped of its powers, after a vote that saw a paltry turnout amid boycotts following President Kais Saied's July 2021 power grab. The new assembly held its first session at the legislature's traditional home in Bardo, a suburb of the capital Tunis.
UAE takes part in G20’s first Health Working Group meeting
NEW DELHI, INDIA - The UAE participated in G20'S first health working group session held in India from January 18 -20. The aim of the meeting was to discuss the priorities for the health track within G20 under the Indian presidency this year. The Indian G20 presidency said that it...Sharjah Consultative Council reviews districts and villages department’s work
SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC), in its seventh session, held as part of the fourth regular session of the tenth legislative term discussed the policy of the Districts and Villages Affairs Department (DVAD). The SCC meeting, at its headquarters in Sharjah, was chaired by Ali Mehd Al...
UAE launches corporate tax public awareness program
ABU DHABI, UAE - UAE's Ministry of Finance (MoF) has launched a Corporate Tax Public Awareness Program following the issuance of the Federal Decree-Law on Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. The launch of the program was announced during a media briefing held Thursday by the ministry to raise public awareness...SCC approves proposals on Council’s establishment law
SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) approved several proposals submitted by the council's members on the Consultative Council establishment law. The session was chaired by Ali Mehd Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Council, as part of SCC's work for the fourth ordinary session of the 10th legislative term...Kuwait puts off first parliament session until mid-October
Kuwait City, Kuwait— Kuwait has decided to postpone the convening of the first parliament session after elections to Oct. 18, according to media reports. The news agency KUNA said in a statement: “The National Assembly’s first regular session of the 17th legislative term is adjourned until Oct. 18, head of...
Sharjah to host International Jewelry Designers Forum
Expo Centre Sharjah has said that it will host the International Jewelry Designers Forum on October 7.Saudi Arabia hosts annual joint meetings of Arab financial institutions
The meetings are taking place under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Saudi ruler King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.Arab Parliament for the Child to hold a session remotely
Ayman Othman Al Barout, Secretary-General of Arab Parliament for the Child (APC), has announced the third session of the Parliament will be held remotely in February.
SCC’s committee endorses Sharjah Free Zones policy draft
The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) has approved its recommendations on the policy of the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority (SPCFZA).
