The President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has appointed a new governor of the UAE Central Bank.
Abdulhamid Saeed has more than 35 years of experience in banking and finance, having held board positions with Mubadala Investment Company, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company, Emirates Investment Authority, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Sky News Arabia.
He gained his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Arizona, USA.
UAE condemns Israeli Knesset move to annex West Bank
The UAE has strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset’s preliminary approval of two bills seeking to impose Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank and legalize control over a settlement.
UAE breaks ground on world’s largest solar and battery project
The UAE has started construction on the world’s largest renewable energy project integrating solar power and battery storage, capable of delivering one gigawatt of clean energy around the clock.
AED 500 million endowment to support Arab Reading Challenge
In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sobha Realty has pledged AED 500 million for an endowment to support the Arab Reading Challenge.
Sharjah to enforce new lane rules for bikes, trucks and buses
Starting November 1, Sharjah Police will enforce new lane rules for motorcycles, heavy vehicles and buses to improve road safety across the emirate.
