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Nasdaq Dubai, AIX agree to establish operational linkages

10 Jul 2019

WAM – Nasdaq Dubai and Astana International Exchange, AIX, in Kazakhstan have signed an agreement to establish a close operational relationship between the central securities depositories, CSDs, of both markets.

Hamed Ali, Chief Executive of Nasdaq Dubai, said, "As Kazakhstan’s dynamic companies increasingly look abroad for investment, Nasdaq Dubai can provide them with access to a large pool of international and regional investors. Our agreement with AIX promotes cross-border... Read More

Mohammed bin Rashid receives credentials of Russian ambassador

08 Jul 2019

WAM -- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on 7th July, 2019 received the credentials of several foreign ambassadors to the UAE at the Palace of the Nation in Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Mohammed welcomed the Ambassadors and wished them good luck in performing their missions for the common benefit of the UAE and their respective countries, as well as enhancing friendship and cooperation ties between the people of the UAE and of... Read More

UAE named partner country of Moscow Global Forum

08 Jul 2019

WAM – The UAE has been named as the partner country of Moscow Global Forum ‘City for Education’ set to take place in conjunction with Aqdar World Summit from the 29th August until 1st September 2019 in Russia.

The organising committee of Aqdar World Summit announced the agenda of the summit themed ‘Global Empowerment of Communities: Experiences and Lessons Learned’, at a press conference in Moscow.

The press conference was headed by Maadhad Hareb Mughair Al Khaili, UAE... Read More

Halal menu for first Emirati astronaut's space mission is revealed

08 Jul 2019

In just over two months, the UAE’s first astronaut will be launched into space.

Hazza Al Mansouri’s journey to the International Space Station will be gruelling and the surroundings unfamiliar, but the Emirati will not be without the comforts of home.

Space Food Laboratory, a Russian company that produces astronaut food for mass consumption on Earth, will prepare traditional dishes for the duration of Mr Al Mansouri’s journey.

Gucci unveils its first high jewellery collection

08 Jul 2019

Having given us all an obsession for kangaroo lined slippers, pre-dirtied trainers and artfully mismatched clothes, Gucci's creative director Alessandro Michele has now just upped the ante. He's opened the brand's first boutique in the world's most exclusive jewellery address, Place Vendome in Paris.

As the man who turned geek into chic, Michele has now set his sights on the... Read More

Mix, match and stack: Bvlgari debuts a collection of new signature bangles

07 Jul 2019

This spring, Bvlgari infuses its joyful and bold spirit into a new range of bracelets. Known for breaking the conventions of jewelry design, the Roman Maison set the bar for creative and cutting-edge jewels. With its fresh bangle assortment, now Bvlgari invites women everywhere to play by their own rules, too, and express their personal style through their very own stack.

Launching across the BVLGARI BVLGARI, B.zero1 and Viper collections, the new bangles boast slim, easy-to-wear... Read More

Louvre Abu Dhabi announces major exhibitions for new season

04 Jul 2019

Louvre Abu Dhabi’s 2019-2020 season will launch in September and will include four exhibitions to explore how the arts have channelled and acted as a witness to society throughout history.

It will be accompanied by live performances, world-renowned installations, music, poetry and family events.

Commenting on the new season, Manuel Rabaté, Director of Louvre Abu Dhabi, said: "This upcoming season entitled 'Changing Societies' represents our boldest and most extensive programme... Read More

Nasdaq Dubai, Samruk-Kazyna sign MoU

04 Jul 2019

WAM – Nasdaq Dubai and Samruk-Kazyna JSC today signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to promote international awareness of investment opportunities in Kazakhstan and explore market access.

Samruk-Kazyna JSC, Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund, and Nasdaq Dubai, the region’s international financial exchange, will also work together to promote Islamic capital markets products and solutions and enhance the financial markets overall in both countries.

Commenting on the MoU... Read More

Emirati-Russian Consultation Committee discusses consular cooperation in Abu Dhabi

04 Jul 2019

WAM – The second meeting of the Emirati-Russian Consultation Committee was held today, to discuss ways of reinforcing consular cooperation between the UAE and Russia.

The committee meeting was headed by Badr Al Awadhi, Director of Consular Affairs Administration at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Volynkin Ivan, Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

The meeting’s agenda included... Read More

UAE denies ownership of weapons found in Libya

03 Jul 2019

WAM - The International Security Cooperation Department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation affirms the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to the UN Security Council Resolutions 1970 and 1973 on sanctions and arms embargo, denying the ownership of weapons found in Libya and reiterating the UAE’s commitment to fully cooperate with UN experts.

The UAE also urges all parties to de-escalate tensions and to re-engage in the UN’s political process.