The UAE's dedication to combating money laundering and terrorism financing continues to strengthen its position as a regional and global leader, according to Suliman Aljabrin, Executive Secretary of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF)
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‘Autoterminal Khalifa Port’ records 30% surge in vehicle volumes in H1 2024
AD Ports Group recorded a 30% surge in vehicle volumes through Autoterminal Khalifa Port in the first half of 2024, as it built new yard capacity in record time to accommodate a rise in automotive trade.
Ruwad’ discusses investments development in Sharjah
The Project Financing Committee of the Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (Ruwad) convened its 29th meeting, chaired by Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Chairman of the Committee and Chairman of the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD).
Mohammed bin Rashid approves AED10 billion expansion plan for Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today approved an AED10 billion expansion plan for the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai.
ADFD launches first live radio programme about sustainability in UAE
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has launched the first live radio programme about sustainability in the UAE, titled "Sustainable Awareness," coinciding with the country's initiative to continue making 2024 a "Year of Sustainability''.
UAE hosts region’s first APG annual meeting, forum Sunday
The UAE National Committee for Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organisations (NAMLCFTC) will host the 2024 Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) Annual Meeting and Technical Assistance and Training Forum starting from the 22nd September in Abu Dhabi.
UAE, Eurasian Economic Commission to advance trade collaboration
Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has held talks with Andrey Slepnev, Minister in charge of Trade for the Eurasian Economic Commission, in Moscow to discuss expanding trade and investment opportunities between the UAE and the Eurasian bloc, which includes Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan.
VERSES, Analog announce smart city initiative in Abu Dhabi
VERSES AI Inc., a cognitive computing company specialising in next generation intelligent systems, announceD the first in a series of joint smart city projects with Analog, an edge computing company focused on seamlessly connecting people, places and things using smart sensors and mixed reality devices, to simulate taxi fleet management in Abu Dhabi.
100 foreign nationalities invested in Sharjah H1 2024
Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director-General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, said that the Fourth Industrial Revolution brings both significant challenges and vast opportunities to various economic sectors, including real estate.
SEDD showcases services at Sharjah Investment Forum
The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) is taking part in the seventh Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2024), organised by the Sharjah FDI Office, "Invest in Sharjah."