Iraq Bulletin

Month : February 2024

PR Newswire

NABR Files Expanded Petition Challenging the Listing of Long-Tailed Macaques by the IUCN

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Working with recognized, independent scientists, the National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR) filed an expanded petition today with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) challenging the designation of the long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) as “endangered” or “vulnerable” under IUCN listing criteria. On October 12, 2023, the......
Travel

Impressive 32% growth in GCC travelers to Barbados in 2023

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Dubai-based dnata has announced a strategic collaboration with Visit Barbados, with the goal of enticing more travelers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region to the Caribbean island. Official figures from the tourism authority of Barbados have revealed a substantial 32 percent increase in the number of travelers from the GCC region during 2023, compared to......
PR Newswire

FAB achieves record 2023 with USD 4.5 billion net profit, proposes 50% payout – USD 2.1bn cash dividend

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ABU DHABI, UAE, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) delivered record full year 2023 and fourth quarter results, consolidating a three-year journey of disciplined acceleration in business momentum, demonstrating remarkable growth and profitability as a MENA banking powerhouse. FAB’s Board proposed a total cash dividend of USD 2.1bn......
ACCESS Newswire

U.S. Polo Assn. Celebrates the United States Winter Polo Season as Official Sponsor of the USPA National Polo Center (NPC)

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WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESSWIRE / February 1, 2024 / U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), celebrates this season as the official sponsor of the new USPA National Polo Center (NPC), with exclusive naming rights to Field One as the U.S. Polo......
Luxury

Rare uncut emerald dazzles at Sharjah show

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The 53rd edition of the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show, unveiled its treasures on January 31st in Sharjah. This prestigious event, a collaboration between Expo Centre Sharjah and the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has become a beacon for luxury connoisseurs worldwide, showcasing an unrivaled collection of fine watches, diamonds, gold, and......
Business

Stocks fluctuate as Fed holds rates steady

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The U.S. stock market exhibited fluctuations as the Federal Reserve opted to hold key interest rates steady within the range of 5.25% to 5.50%. This decision came alongside a statement emphasizing that despite some progress, inflation remained at elevated levels. Prior to the Federal Reserve’s announcement, the stock market had already shown......