Dubai: Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health, has partnered with AmCham Dubai, The American Business Council in Dubai, to launch the ‘Revive and Thrive’ returnship programme, designed to help women re-enter the workforce after cancer treatment. According to Emirates News Agency, the innovative initiative has already achieved success, with nine members of Al Jalila Foundation’s Majlis Al Amal successfully placed in returnship roles with reputable organisations across various sectors. Majlis Al Amal, meaning Hope Lounge in Arabic, is Al Jalila Foundation’s unique cancer drop-in centre and the first of its kind community dedicated to the wellbeing of

Dubai: DP World Trade Finance has mobilised over US$1 billion in working capital for businesses across emerging markets, helping to close the global trade finance gap and keep goods moving through some of the world’s most challenging economic environments. This milestone was achieved through a combination of DP World’s own lending operations and partnerships with more than 32 financial institutions globally, including J.P. Morgan, Standard Bank, NedBank, and more. Their financing solutions, delivered alongside DP World’s logistics capabilities, have helped reduce risk and improve access to capital for underserved businesses of all sizes, thus lowering barriers to international trade. According

Abu dhabi: Space42 today announced the signing of a US$695.5 million Export Credit Agency (ECA)-backed financing facility to fund the development of its next-generation geostationary satellites, Al Yah 4 and Al Yah 5. The financing represents a pivotal step in Space42’s strategy to establish critical connectivity capabilities across multiple orbits. According to Emirates News Agency, the facility was arranged by Cr©dit Agricole CIB, Santander CIB, Societe Generale, and Natixis, and is backed by Bpifrance Assurance Export. This demonstrates the company’s continued appeal to leading international banks and will fund the satellites scheduled for launch in 2027 and 2028. The facility

Abu dhabi: Umm Al Emarat Park, in partnership with Tadweer Group, has launched the six-month “Cap Your Way to Sustainability” campaign, encouraging community members to donate used bottle caps. This initiative highlights how small, consistent actions can lead to meaningful environmental change. According to Emirates News Agency, the Park will serve as a central drop-off point for the campaign, along with multiple other locations including Umm Al Emarat Park main gate, Tot³ restaurant Saadiyat Island, Al Raha Beach C2 Tower, and three mobile collection boxes managed by Tadweer across schools and community events in Abu Dhabi and the Western Region.

Abu dhabi: Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer at Etihad Airways, unveiled the airline’s ambitious plans for 2025, aiming to carry approximately 21.5 million passengers by the end of the year, more than double the number recorded in 2022. According to Emirates News Agency, Neves said the growth is underpinned by a major fleet expansion, with 18 new aircraft expected to be delivered before the year ends. Two aircraft have already joined the fleet, with 16 more scheduled for delivery in the coming months. Having transported more than 10 million passengers during the first half of the year, the airline is

Ajman: H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, today received Martina Strong, Ambassador of the United States of America to the UAE, at the Ruler’s Court. The meeting marked the end of Ambassador Strong’s tenure in the UAE. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Ammar emphasized the strong bilateral relations between the UAE and the United States. He highlighted the mutual efforts to further develop these relations to serve the shared interests of both nations and benefit their peoples. H.H. Sheikh Ammar commended the ambassador’s role in enhancing cooperation

Abu dhabi: Tadweer Group has launched its inaugural EcoRun, a first-of-its-kind sustainable sporting experience, organised in conjunction with Plastic-Free July. Taking place on Sunday, 27th July at Yas Mall, the fully indoors run will be entirely free of single-use plastics, supporting broader efforts to raise awareness of plastic pollution and promote positive environmental practices. According to Emirates News Agency, EcoRun marks Tadweer Group’s first-ever sustainable sports event dedicated to promoting the elimination of single-use plastics, with a focus on engaging the community in shaping a more sustainable future. Abdulwahed Juma, Executive Director of Communications and Awareness at Tadweer Group, said,

Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in collaboration with the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), announced the closure of 77 social media accounts for violations during the first half of this year. This decisive action followed investigations revealing these accounts were operating unofficially and without the necessary licence from the Ministry to conduct domestic worker recruitment activities, marking a clear breach of legal regulations. According to Emirates News Agency, MoHRE is urging employers, as well as Emirati and resident families, to engage solely with licenced and approved domestic worker recruitment agencies. The Ministry emphasized