Hanoi: The State Bank of Vietnam plans to guide credit growth across the banking system to around 15 percent in 2026, with flexibility to adjust in line with macroeconomic conditions, inflation trends and financial system safety. In a statement on cre…
Khorfakkan: H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), conducted a review visit to Al Rayaheen Retreat in Khorfakkan as part of Shurooq’s ongoing oversight of its heritage hosp…
Beijing: China’s foreign trade expanded 3.8 percent year-on-year in yuan terms in 2025, official data showed on Wednesday. Last year, the country’s foreign trade value hit 45.47 trillion yuan (about US$6.48 trillion), marking the ninth consecutive yea…
Abu dhabi: Seven leading Korean companies in the nuclear energy sector are participating in the Korean pavilion at the World Future Energy Summit, an event held as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Jinsil Kim, Assistant Manager at the Internation…
Sharjah: Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (RUWAD), part of the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), has successfully concluded the second edition of the RUWAD Festival after five days of engaging activities under the t…
Abu dhabi: The Advisory Committee of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) concluded its first meeting of 2026, held over two days on 12th and 13th January in Abu Dhabi, chaired by Hamid Al Zaabi, President of MENAFAT…
Dubai: Creators HQ, the pioneering content creator hub in the UAE and the Middle East, has partnered with 500 Global, a leading Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm, to launch the Creators Ventures Accelerator. This initiative, part of the second…
Abu dhabi: Under the patronage of Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, the third official edition of the School Games was launched on January 12, 2026, bringing together students across the UAE’s public and private schools. A total of 7,096…
Dubai: The F©d©ration Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) has announced Dubai as the permanent opening destination of a new global beach volleyball championship, the ‘Beach World Series’, which will launch for the first time from Dubai in November 202…
Abu dhabi: Abu Dhabi is witnessing strong community turnout and growing interest in the Cyber Run and Ride 2026, scheduled for 17th and 18th January, reflecting increased engagement with initiatives that combine sport, healthy lifestyles and cybersecu…
Dubai: The Dubai International Marine Club has announced the opening of registration for the ‘Dubai Marine Sports Day 2026’ event, scheduled over three days from 16th to 18th January at the waterfront in the Jebel Ali area.
According to Emirates New…
Abu dhabi: The record-breaking Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup concluded its seventh edition, drawing over 3,500 young athletes from across the region and internationally. The event, held at Zayed Sports City over three days, showcased young talent in w…
