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Korea to introduce new IPO review criteria for tech companies

SEOUL, 5th January, 2026 (WAM) — The Korea Exchange (KRX), the main bourse operator of the Republic of Korea, on Monday introduced new review criteria for initial public offerings (IPOs) targeting companies operating in core technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI). The KRX said it has completed amendments to its listing regulation enforcement rules as part […]

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Dubai Police review final preparations for 2026 New Year’s Eve celebrations

DUBAI, 29th December, 2025 (WAM) — Major General Hareb Al Shamsi, Acting Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, has chaired a high-level coordination meeting to finalise security and organisational preparations for the upcoming 2026 New Year’s Eve celebrations. The meeting, attended by directors of general departments, police stations, and specialised field teams, focused on ensuring the highest […]

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UAE, Japan review bilateral ties, explore ways to boost cooperation in energy, industry, trade

TOKYO, 17th December, 2025 (WAM) — Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, ADNOC Managing Director & Group CEO, and Foreign Minister’s Special Envoy to Japan, paid an official visit to Tokyo on 16-17 December 2025. During the visit, he held a series of bilateral meetings with senior Japanese government officials, […]

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GCC Secretary-General, Foreign Minister of China boost cooperation, review free trade negotiations

RIYADH, 14th December, 2025 (WAM) — Jasem Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), met today in Riyadh with Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China. According to a statement from the GCC General Secretariat, the meeting focused on enhancing […]

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Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Jury to convene in Cairo, Rome to review nominations from 76 countries

CAIRO, 9th December, 2025 (WAM) — The judging committee of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity is holding in-person meetings this week in Cairo and Rome to review nominations submitted from more than 76 countries worldwide, ahead of selecting the honouree for the award’s seventh edition in 2026. As part of the programme, members of […]

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Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council organises strategic retreat to review comprehensive plan for service excellence

ABU DHABI, 9th July, 2025 (WAM) – The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) organised a dedicated strategic retreat to review the Abu Dhabi Quality Policy and Strategy, a pioneering step towards realising the emirate’s vision of positioning Abu Dhabi as the Capital of Quality. The event was attended by representatives of government entities […]