HONG KONG / WAM Sheikh Saoud Ali Almualla, UAE Consul-General in Hong Kong, has underscored the exceptional and flourishing ties between the UAE and Hong Kong, spanning economic, trade, and cultural realms. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Almualla emphasised the substantial development in the UAE and Hong Kong relations in recent years. Trade volume reached a ...
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Adnoc Gas signs 10-year LNG supply pact with GAIL India
ABU DHABI / WAM Adnoc Gas plc on Tuesday announced a 10-year agreement to supply 0.5 million metric tons per annum (mmtpa) of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) to GAIL India Limited, India’s leading natural gas company. This agreement underscores Adnoc Gas’ growing global presence, particularly in the Asian LNG market and further reinforces the relationship between the UAE and India. ...
Read More »Schneider Electric, Charge&Go by e& to boost EV infra in UAE
DUBAI / WAM Schneider Electric, an energy management and automation company, has signed an agreement with ChargeGo by e to drive the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the UAE. The collaboration aims to deliver on an increasing demand for sustainable transportation in the UAE and will cover the deployment of EV charging solutions. Schneider Electric and e&’s ...
Read More »Etihad boosts frequencies to key destinations across MidEast, India
ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is meeting customer demand by adding more flights to key destinations across the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. The latest increase means the airline now offers almost 27 percent per cent more weekly departures than last summer. The airline is increasing flights to Jeddah and ...
Read More »Added reports growth in business sector in Abu Dhabi during 2023
ABU DHABI / ad media office Abu Dhabi’s Business Activity Report for 2023, issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (Added), has reported annual growth of major indicators. The Business Activity Report for 2023 emphasises the business ecosystem’s attractiveness and its ability to attract quality investments, as well as businesses’ commitment to comply with local and international legislation, ...
Read More »FANR discusses Barakah regulatory plan; progress of research programme
ABU DHABI / WAM The Board of Management of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has held its first meeting for the year 2024, where it reviewed the latest progress of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, FANR’s Financial Statement for 2023 as well as an update on its Research and Development Programme. The Board of Management was briefed on ...
Read More »Mohammed bin Rashid tours 49th edition of Arab Health
DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai on Tuesday toured the 49th edition of Arab Health, the largest healthcare exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region. During the tour, His Highness said that a comprehensive medical system and collaboration between local and ...
Read More »WOW Resorts Inaugurates AED 4.8 Billion JW Marriott Residences & JW Marriott Al Marjan Island Resort in Ras Al Khaimah
RAS AL KHAIMAH / GULF TIME Following the announcement of their strategic collaboration with Marriott International in November 2023, WOW Resorts, a premium resort and residential developer, unveiled the JW Marriott Residences & JW Marriott Al Marjan Island Resort, on Al Marjan Island, one of the Northern Emirate’s premium tourism, business and investment destination. Al Marjan Island will be the ...
Read More »The Elite Cars launches the highly anticipated JETOUR T2 in the UAE
DUBAI/ GULF TIME The Elite Cars, the exclusive distributor of Jetour in the UAE, launched the JETOUR T2 model on January 27. The fast-growing global automotive brand is known for bringing a “Safe, Comfortable, Intelligent, and Robust” Travel+ lifestyle to individuals. The launch in the UAE marks a historic milestone as the new model’s first-ever global introduction. It underscores the ...
Read More »13th Sharjah Light Festival to see 12 iconic art and culture landmarks illuminated
SHARJAH / WAM The highly anticipated 13th Sharjah Light Festival (SLF) is set to take place from February 7-18. This prominent event, organised by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), promises to adorn Sharjah’s most iconic cultural and natural landmarks with mesmerising artistic displays conceived by globally renowned artists. Held under the patronage of HH Dr Sheikh Sultan ...
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