Education

MAKTABA organises an array of cultural and creative events and activities at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2024

MAKTABA organises an array of cultural and creative events and activities at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2024

Abu Dhabi, 01 May 2024: MAKTABA, the Library Management Department within the Culture Sector at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), is offering an educational and entertaining programme for visitors at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) 2024. The programme encompasses an array of morning and evening activities, workshops, discussions, cultural challenges, and much more.

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Business & Investments

International Port & Marine Development Conference to Spearhead Maritime Innovation and Collaboration

Unlocking Maritime Futures

International Port & Marine Development Conference to Spearhead Maritime Innovation and Collaboration

Key Industry Leaders to Gather in Jeddah for Pivotal Maritime Sector Event

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – In a transformative push for global maritime logistics, the International Port & Marine Development Conference, set for May 6-7, 2024, at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel, emerges as a pivotal arena for ground-breaking discussions. This year, the spotlight is on Saudi Arabia’s rapid ascension in global maritime rankings, reflecting its enhanced capabilities and extended global trade reach.

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Business & Investments

ECI Highlights Growth and Sustainability in Global Trade Finance at the Berne Union Spring Meeting in Oslo

ECI Highlights Growth and Sustainability in Global Trade Finance at the Berne Union Spring Meeting in Oslo

H.E. Raja Al Mazrouei: We are developing innovative solutions to support exports and global trade by employing big data and artificial intelligence

Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 29 April 2024:  

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s Federal export credit company, participated in the Berne Union Spring Meeting held in Oslo, Norway, from 23rd to 25th April, which explored the ECAs’ role in a rapidly changing global trade landscape and in fostering international trade. At the meeting, ECI highlighted the crucial role of strategic partnerships in mitigating risks and bolstering national economies.

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Business & Investments

ADQ prices inaugural USD 2.5 billion bond listed on the London Stock Exchange

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 2 May 2024: Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company PJSC (“ADQ”), an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, announced its inaugural USD 2.5 billion bond issuance on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) as part of a significant step in diversifying its funding sources and supporting its strategic growth agenda.

Leveraging favorable market conditions and continued investor appetite for high-quality, investment-grade bonds by emerging market issuers, the combined order book peaked at over USD 11 billion, reflecting an oversubscription of more than 4.4 times.

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Technologies

Snap Inc. launches an exclusive Advanced Partner Program to advance agency expertise on Snapchat

Snap Inc. launches an exclusive Advanced Partner Program to advance agency expertise on Snapchat

The comprehensive program aims to badge qualifying agencies as experts on Snapchat, offering them training on tools, products, solutions and access to to Snap’s proprietary research

Dubai, UAE – 1st May, 2024: Snap Inc. has announced the launch of its new Advanced Partner Program, providing select agencies access to a curated package of educational and business opportunities. Those part of the program will be awarded an exclusive badge granting access to personalized training and enablement sessions, as well as thought leadership research and insights. The program sets out to help agencies advance their expertise on Snapchat, and offers the chance to work closely with the Snap team to unlock innovative solutions that build stronger, full funnel campaigns to drive results.

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