Abu dhabi: From Myanmar to Afghanistan and through Albania, the active participation of the UAE Joint Operations Command and the UAE Search and Rescue Team in relief missions has stood out as a defining example of the country’s humanitarian, civilisational, and ethical commitment. Only hours after concluding their mission in Albania, teams from the Joint Operations Command and the UAE Search and Rescue teams departed today, following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to support relief efforts in Afghanistan. The teams immediately began field assessments in coordination with local authorities to boost rescue operations,

Abu dhabi: Adams Street Partners, LLC, a private markets investment management firm managing over $62 billion in assets, has announced the opening of its new office in Abu Dhabi, marking its first establishment in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This expansion signifies the firm’s commitment to strengthening its presence and partnerships in the Middle East. According to Emirates News Agency, the new office is located in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), a key financial district in the region. Adams Street’s local presence aims to bolster its long-standing relationships within the GCC, catering to the needs of its expanding

Cairo: As part of the global preparatory roadshow for the BRIDGE Summit 2025, the world’s largest event for media, content, and entertainment scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi from December 8-10, a delegation from BRIDGE led by Dr. Jamal Mohammed Al Kaabi made a significant visit to Cairo. The visit aimed at establishing connections and cooperation with leading Egyptian media institutions. According to Emirates News Agency, during the Cairo visit, the BRIDGE delegation conducted extensive meetings with the National Media Authority (NMA) and United Media Services (UMS). These meetings were centered around presenting BRIDGE’s vision of creating a global

Abu dhabi: RIQ, the AI-native reinsurance platform designed for the future of global risk transfer and a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with ADNOC to develop a preferred reinsurance partnership targeting an allocation of over $500 million in risk coverage within the coming decade. RIQ, launched earlier this year by IHC in partnership with BlackRock and Lunate, will be based in ADGM and will offer a comprehensive suite of reinsurance solutions. According to Emirates News Agency, RIQ will work closely with ADNOC under this agreement to structure capital-efficient coverage across complex operational,

Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the repeal of Ministerial Decision (MD) No. 265 of 2023, replacing it with Ministerial Decision No. (229) of 2025 on Qualifying Activities and Excluded Activities, which clarifies the scope of Qualifying Activities for Corporate Tax purposes in Free Zones. The updates expand the scope of Qualifying Commodity Trading to include industrial chemicals, Associated By-products of Qualifying Commodities, and environmental commodities and provide clarifications on Treasury and financing services for Related Parties. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoF has issued Ministerial Decision No. (230) of 2025 on the Specification of Recognised Price

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree on the formation of the Sharjah Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. According to Emirates News Agency, the decree stipulates that the Sharjah Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities shall be chaired by H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi. The council will include members such as Sheikha Jameela bint Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, who is the Chairperson of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, and Maryam Majid Saeed Al Shamsi, Director of

Dubai: Dubai Chambers, in collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the World Chambers Federation (WCF), has launched the Chamber Benchmarking Tool. This initiative enables chambers of commerce to access best practices and compare their performance against regional and global averages in operational excellence and seven core roles and responsibilities. According to Emirates News Agency, the Chamber Benchmarking Tool was introduced during Dubai Chambers’ participation in the 14th World Chambers Congress (WCC) held in Melbourne, Australia, from September 2-4. The event attracted over 1,200 chamber leaders and officials from more than 100 countries. Recognized as the premier global

Ajman: H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued an Emiri Resolution establishing the Board of Trustees for the International Charity Organisation in Ajman. This board will serve a renewable four-year term, effective from September 1. The initiative highlights Ajman’s dedication to advancing the humanitarian and development objectives of the organisation. According to Emirates News Agency, the Resolution appoints Sheikh Dr Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi as the Chair of the board, while Abdulrahman Ghanem Al Mutaiwee will take on the role of Vice Chairman. The board will comprise a total of