The 12th edition of the World Governments Summit will take place in Dubai from 11 to 13 February 2025, under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’. Record international participation, the largest …
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Estonia is showcasing its achievement of 100% digital government services, highlighting its innovative approach to governance. This aligns with the UAE’s ambitious Zero Government Bureaucracy (ZGB) Programme, which seeks to …
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Diplomacy Lab Hosts Fireside Chat with UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner at Davos 2025
The Diplomacy Lab initiative, hosted a fireside chat with Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), during the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2025. The session, titled …
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ADCB included in FTSE4Good Index Series reflecting strong progress on ESG commitments
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (‘ADCB’) has been added to the FTSE4Good Index Series reflecting its strong progress on sustainability, further enhancing the Bank’s visibility among ESG-focused investment funds. Inclusion in …
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ADIB Capital Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC and regulated by the DFSA, has launched ADIB European Logistics Fund I, a Sharia-compliant investment vehicle designed …
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Supreme Legislation Committee Raises Awareness of ‘The Applicable Law for Electronic Arbitration’
by RachelThe General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC) held an informative talk titled ‘The Applicable Law for Electronic Arbitration’. Delivered by Dr. Faisal Hassan …
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to introduce a new tax at the start of 2025, and is considering options for incentives to support innovative businesses advancing the economy. …
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Bloomberg Intelligence Report Reveals Growing Sustainable Finance Market in the MENA Region
by RachelA new report by Bloomberg Intelligence reveals the UAE banks’ growing position as a potential leader in sustainable finance, partially driven by an AED 1 trillion ($270 billion) commitment by …
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Sustainable Square Unveils ‘2023 State of ESG in the GCC Report’
by RachelA report by ESG advisory firm Sustainable Square has provided critical insights into the evolving sustainability landscape across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) over the last six years – it …
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Water is the foundation of our planet’s ecosystem, yet nearly one-third of the global population faces water scarcity. Climate change is exacerbating this crisis, intensifying droughts and shifting rainfall patterns …