São Paulo – A growing number of international franchise brands are choosing the United Arab Emirates as a strategic hub for regional and global expansion, according to Ali Mohamed Al Marzooqi, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Emirates Franchise Association. His remarks were published on Friday (5) by state news agency WAM. Al Marzooqi said this trend is supported by the UAE’s dynamic, investor-friendly business environment, advanced infrastructure, and diversified economy, with key sectors including industry, tourism, education, healthcare, retail, and hospitality. According to him, the Emirates Franchise Association is committed to…
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Russia says it could produce as much as 500 tonnes of mined gold this year, a figure that would make it the world’s largest producer and far exceed estimates from independent industry observers. Natural Resources Minister Alexander Kozlov told state-run news agency Tass this week that Russia would mine between 480 and 500 tonnes of gold in 2025 and that output last year may also have been about 480 tonnes. The figures surprised industry analysts and executives because Russia has not released official gold production data since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The estimate is roughly 50% higher than the…
Nova Contemporary celebrates its tenth anniversary with Tracing, a solo exhibition by Kawita Vatanajyankur that also marks a decade of collaboration between the gallery and one of Thailand’s most internationally recognised artists. Bringing together key video-performance works from across her career, the show traces recurring themes of labour, authority and the pressures of capitalist systems through the artist’s physically demanding practice. Newer works use artificial intelligence to examine family history, loss and remembrance. Presented alongside her major solo exhibition at Yuz Museum Shanghai, Tracing offers a compelling overview of an artist who keeps using the body as both subject and…
From June 9 – 12, the Nuclear Threat Initiative Global Biological Policy and Programs (NTI | bio) will join global leaders and policymakers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at the fourth Global Health Security Conference (GHS 2026). At a time of growing biological risks, ongoing outbreaks, and shrinking public health resources, GHS 2026 presents an important opportunity to advance practical, collaborative approaches that strengthen health security worldwide. NTI | bio experts will host, moderate, and participate in a number of sessions. Among the highlights, NTI | bio and our partners will preview findings from the forthcoming Africa Health Security (AHS) Index. Our team will also convene a timely discussion on the need for stronger health-security partnerships amid dwindling resources. NTI | bio has worked…
The divestment follows the University’s commitment to reaching net zero by 2038Amika Piplapure for Varsity The University of Cambridge is beginning to divest from UK banks which fund the fossil fuel industry, having moved £135 million already, according to Bloomberg. The figure includes the movement of cash and investments from major banks and other financial institutions, as part of the University’s campaign for academic institutions to invest in an environmentally conscious manner. Sources that spoke to the publication said the money would be moved to European asset managers, with a larger focus on sustainability. One such example is Amundi, which…
The biotech industry has navigated the uncertain macroeconomic environment effectively so far this year. Upbeat first-quarter results, new drug approvals and positive clinical and pipeline developments have continued to drive momentum despite ongoing pricing pressures and regulatory headwinds. With demand for innovative therapies remaining resilient regardless of economic conditions, the biotechnology industry is well-positioned to sustain investor interest and growth opportunities in the future.The recent pickup in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity after a period of slowdown, driven by an evolving industry landscape and increasing focus on AI-driven drug discovery, has supported sector momentum. Large pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are…
As a boy growing up in Hong Kong, Victor Ngai attended a primary school near the now-closed Kai Tak Airport, where he watched airplanes arrive and depart. The experience inspired him to become an airline pilot, and on Saturday, things will come full circle when Ngai, now a first officer, pilots Delta’s inaugural flight from Los Angeles to Hong Kong. “It’s quite a journey,” he said of his career so far. “I’ve always dreamt of going back and being able to fly into Hong Kong.” Ngai moved with his family to Utah when he was in fifth grade. He finished…
Indonesia is seeking to deepen trade and investment cooperation with sub-Saharan African countries as it works to diversify export destinations and strengthen economic resilience amid global uncertainties.Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri stated this on Friday at a trade forum in Jakarta attended by diplomats from several African countries, including South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Ethiopia.She described Africa as a strategic long-term partner and an emerging growth market with significant potential for economic cooperation.According to her, stronger economic engagement with African countries would help promote shared prosperity and improve resilience against external economic shocks.Data from the country’s trade…
Deborah Rotenberg joined Greenberg Traurig as a shareholder in its health care & FDA practice in Sacramento, the firm announced Friday.Rotenberg advises providers including clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, laboratories, drug manufacturers, and individual practitioners on compliance, licensure, and reimbursement matters. She counsels clients on health care mergers and acquisitions, helping them navigate licensure, enrollment, and transactional issues in California’s health care sector, the firm said.She joins from Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld.This story was produced by Bloomberg Law Automation. Source link
Giuseppe Saba, CEO and Board Member of Dubai Humanitarian, said, “As Ebola cases continue to spread, Dubai Humanitarian is supporting its members and the international humanitarian community in responding swiftly to this crisis by facilitating the transport of life-saving aid. We stand ready to continue this air bridge in collaboration with our members, with support from Dubai Humanitarian’s Global Humanitarian Impact Fund and Dubai Royal Air Wing.” Source link