The event spotlighted perspectives from entrepreneurs and enabling organisations to effectively increase women’s participation in international trade
Geneva
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acquisition
Damac Group buys Swiss luxury jeweller De Grisogono SA
The purchase is part of the group’s strategy to expand into high-end fashion
acquisition
Swiss banking firm expands into MENASA ‘financial hub’ Dubai as it eyes regional growth
Dubai’s value as a financial centre, a strong client base, and the emirate’s similarity to Switzerland are among the reasons the Geneva-based bank acquired DIFC-based One swiss private wealth
Anwar Gargash
“No progress in human rights without women’s empowerment across all sectors,” UAE President’s Advisor tells United Nations
In a speech delivered to the UNHRC in Geneva, Dr Anwar Gargash showcased the UAE’s achievements in human rights, women empowerment, climate change, and regional security
coronavirus
Video: WHO says coronavirus pandemic is ‘accelerating’
More than 300,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported to the World Health Organization from almost every country in the world, the head of the UN health body told a news conference on Monday in Geneva.
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Rethinking everything
Brand View: Swiss bank Lombard Odier makes waves in the Middle East
diamonds
Dubai jeweller Mouawad acquires 51.38 carat Dynasty diamond
Emirati Swiss luxury firm Mouawad has acquired the largest and purest diamond offered for sale by Alrosa, the Russian mining company
Abu Dhabi
UAE backs UN talks between warring Yemen sides: minister
United Nations envoy to Yemen, Martin Griffiths, told the Security Council that ‘a political solution’ to end the war in Yemen was ‘available’ and that the warring sides would be invited to talks on September 6 in Geneva
Geneva
Always on time: Rolling out the blue carpet at SIHH
The best releases and news from last month’s SIHH exhibition