Talks to strengthen trade and commercial ties between Sharjah and the UK have been held in London. The forum attracted more than 200 British investors and business leaders to explore investment opportunities in the emirate. They focused on enhancing cooperation in several crucial sectors including travel, transport, logistics and healthcare. Over 7,500 UK companies are currently active in the UAE, with Sharjah hosting more than 380 of them.
DoH awards research projects over AED19 million to transform AD healthcare
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), in partnership with the Authority of Social Contribution - Ma’an, has awarded over AED19 million in grants to support advancements in groundbreaking fields such as cell and gene therapies, precision medicine, and advanced cancer treatments.
UAE, Italy sign MoU to combat financial, economic crimes
The UAE General Secretariat of the National Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organisations Committee (GS-NAMLCFTC) and the Italian Guardia di Finanza on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a strategic partnership in the fight against the emerging financial crime threats.
Putin says there is no time to sign new Ukraine gas transit deal this year
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday there was no time left this year to sign a new Ukrainian gas transit deal, and laid the blame firmly on Ukraine for refusing to extend the agreement that brings gas to Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Austria.
New tax programme for government employees
Dubai Finance (DOF) and PwC Academy, the talent and skills development arm of PwC Middle East, have announced a strategic partnership to introduce a new Tax Professional Certificate aimed at tax professionals working within Dubai’s government entities.
Brazil says workers at BYD construction site victims of human trafficking
Chinese workers found at a construction site for a factory owned by China's electric vehicle producer BYD in Brazil's Bahia state are victims of human trafficking, Brazilian labor authorities said on Thursday.
