Environment & Energy | Thursday 7 September, 2023 10:52 am

UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28 highlights Africa's role in global climate action

With COP28 just around the corner in November, Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28, is ramping up her global climate advocacy. This week, Al Mubarak is actively participating in Africa Climate Week. Her primary objective is to accelerate action on the...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 7 September, 2023 10:41 am

Mariam Almheiri meets Deputy President of Kenya to build momentum for sustainable food systems

Mariam Bint Mohammed Almheiri, the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment and COP28 Food Systems Lead, said the “UAE will stand shoulder to shoulder with Africa to ensure that countries across the continent can secure the investment needed to build sustainable food systems and combat...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 7 September, 2023 10:40 am

Federal Tax Authority promotes tax awareness among school and university students

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched a new series of events, including a set of specialised educational workshops, to promote tax awareness among school and university students as part of its comprehensive awareness campaign for this key sector. The events are scheduled to coincide...

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Business & Money | Thursday 7 September, 2023 10:36 am

Dubai Business Women Council launches Industry Insight initiative

The Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) is making waves once again by introducing its groundbreaking initiative, "Industry Insight". This initiative marks a remarkable stride forward in bolstering support for female entrepreneurs and businesswomen across the emirate.With a resolute goal to address...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 7 September, 2023 10:35 am

Technology Innovation Institute introduces 'Falcon 180B' open LLM

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in the UAE launched "Falcon 180B", an advanced iteration of its flagship large language model (LLM), marking a new milestone in its generative AI technologiesThe launch strengthens the UAE's dominance in AI, offering Falcon 180B as an open-access model for...

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Government | Thursday 7 September, 2023 10:33 am

Sharjah Economic Development Department discusses Cooperation with Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology

Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) received a delegation from the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) to enhance mutual work, cooperation, and communication between the two parties.The meeting was attended by Sultan Abdullah bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, SEDD Chairman, and a...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 7 September, 2023 10:28 am

Saudi Aramco sets October’s official selling price of Arab crude

Saudi Aramco announced its October official selling price (OSP) to North America for its flagship Arab Light crude at $7.45 per barrel above the Argus Sour Crude Index (ASCI).   For buyers in North West Europe and the Europe-Mediterranean, the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 7 September, 2023 10:00 am

Tawuniya names Othman Alkassabi as CEO

The board of The Company for Cooperative Insurance (Tawuniya) approved, on Sept. 3, appointing Othman Alkassabi as CEO, according to a Tadawul filing.  The decision is effective as of today, Sept. 6.  The top executive holds a Master's degree in...

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Business & Money | Thursday 7 September, 2023 9:55 am

Sharjah Chamber of Commerce, Iraq Embassy discuss preparations to host 1st Gulf-Iraqi Business Forum

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Embassy of Iraq in the UAE have discussed the ongoing preparations to host the 1st edition of the Gulf-Iraqi Business Forum. Scheduled to take place from 26-27 September, the event will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh...

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Government | Thursday 7 September, 2023 9:53 am

Crown Prince, Putin reaffirm efforts to stabilize global energy markets

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin reviewed the bilateral relations between the two countries and opportunities to develop them in various fields, during a phone call on Sept. 6. They also discussed key areas of common interest including the BRICS summit, the ...

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