Abu Dhabi: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Culture of India, emphasised that the close relationship between India and the UAE extends far beyond traditional trade exchanges. It is deeply rooted in historical cultural bonds and a shared civilisational heritage connecting the two friendly nations over time. According to Emirates News Agency, during his participation in the “Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2025,” Shekhawat noted that the UAE today stands as India’s largest trading partner, highlighting the vital and influential role played by the Indian expatriate community in the UAE. With an estimated population of around five million, this community significantly contributes

Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) engaged in discussions with a high-level diplomatic delegation from the State of Kuwait, exploring avenues for enhancing economic and trade relations. The discussions focused on facilitating the exchange of trade missions and hosting joint business events, thereby fostering mutual investment cooperation across diverse sectors and strengthening partnerships between the two business communities. According to Emirates News Agency, Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, met with Khalid Abdulrahim Al-Zaabi, the Consul General of the State of Kuwait in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The meeting was attended by Mohammed Ahmed Amin

Abu Dhabi: EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) has announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Shuweihat 1 (S1) power project. The agreement marks a significant step in the company’s strategic effort to accelerate Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s energy transition. According to Emirates News Agency, the PPA will see S1, located in the Al Dhafra region, reconfigured from a cogeneration power and water desalination facility to a power plant only. This transformation will provide a flexible reserve supply to support the integration of renewable and clean energy sources. The facility, which has been operational since

Abu Dhabi: ENOC Group, a prominent integrated global energy player, has announced a robust performance for the year 2024, marking substantial progress across its strategic growth pillars. The company expanded its services to over 129 million customers through a network of more than 200 service stations in the UAE, while its operations extended across 60 countries globally. According to Emirates News Agency, this performance is a testament to ENOC Group’s dedication to a sustainable energy future, driven by operational efficiencies, digital technology adoption, and global reach expansion. The Group made notable strides in renewable energy solutions and cost reductions, reinforcing

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) 2025 is set to honour six historic Arab publishing houses, collectively contributing over 520 years of service to the Arab publishing industry. This recognition is part of the ‘Pioneers of Arabic Publishing’ initiative, which aims to bolster Arab culture, expand the publishing industry, promote Arabic literature, and encourage reading. According to Emirates News Agency, the 34th edition of the fair, held from 26th April to 5th May 2025, saw the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) highlight the significant contributions of Arab publishing houses to the enrichment of Arab cultural heritage.

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in partnership with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, has introduced the “Digital Wallet” as part of its digital services package. This initiative is aligned with the UAE’s strategy for a comprehensive digital transformation of government services. The “Digital Wallet” facilitates corporate customers in making payments for MoHRE’s services and settling fees and financial obligations instantly. By linking the Ministry with the bank, the wallet provides fully integrated financial services that enhance service efficiency and deliver added value to users. According to Emirates News Agency, Mohammed Saqr Al Nuaimi, Assistant Undersecretary for