Abu Dhabi development fund's global spending tops $59bnAbu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) achieved remarkable results in 2023, with its operational activities witnessing a significant increase with cumulative spending surpassing AED216 billion ($59 billion). These funds played a crucial role in supporting the economic and social development in More… |
Bahrain tops MENA in financial freedom third year in a rowBahrain has ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in trade, investment, and financial freedom for the third consecutive year according to the 2024 Index of Economic Freedom, an annual guide published by The Heritage Foundation, Washington's leading think tank. Wit More… |
World wastes billions of meals daily, says reportOur world witnessed the squandering of an astonishing 1.05 billion tonnes of food -- that’s roughly one-fifth (19%) of all food available to consumers in 2022, says a new report. This wastefulness extends beyond our kitchens and dining tables. More… |
Manchester City-Etihad Airways kick start football initiative in IndiaManchester City and global partner Etihad Airways have announced a brand-new community football initiative in cities across India. The project will be launched in April in three cities from the airline’s network: New Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru, with more locations to follow. Th More… |
DRIFTx: Abu Dhabi event to bring together global mobility leadersThe Department of Municipalities and Transport – Abu Dhabi (DMT) will be the exclusive host partner of DRIFTx, an international platform and event for smart, autonomous, and sustainable urban mobility across air, land, and sea, that will take place from April 25-26 at Yas Marina, Abu Dhab More… |
Azizi makes huge AED600m donation to Mother’s EndowmentAzizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has donated AED600 million ($163.39 million) to the newly established Mother’s Endowment under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI). At a special event held on Mon More… |
Chris Tucker, Andrew Schulz to raise a laugh at Abu Dhabi Comedy WeekAmerican stand-up comedians will take to the stage at Etihad Arena – Yas Island in May as part of the highly anticipated Abu Dhabi Comedy Week that will present an array of shows hosted by Live Nation from May 18-26. While American stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster Andrew S More… |
World Art Dubai returning to DWTC in MayMarking a decade of artistic excellence, World Art Dubai (WAD), the region’s largest contemporary art fair, is poised to present its most ambitious edition, in partnership with Dubai Culture, at Dubai World Trade Centre from May 2-5 2024. WAD is poised to amplify its numbers, sho More… |
Ten researchers receive grant for projects on UAE cultureThe Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Zayed National Museum have selected 10 recipients for the AED1 million ($272,294) Zayed National Museum Research Fund that supports research in the culture and history of the UAE. Ten researchers, who were sele More… |
RAK Properties AGM approves strategic govt stakeRAK Properties, Ras Al Khaimah’s pioneering publicly listed property developer, approved an increase in its capital by AED920 million ($250 million) and bolstered government stake, at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently. The shareholders approved the significant capita More… |