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WAM, Mexico media entities discuss ways to boost cooperation

  MEXICO CITY / WAM A delegation from the Emirates News Agency (WAM) has discussed ways to enhance media cooperation with a number of media entities in Mexico. The discussion took place during the delegation’s visit, led by Mohammed Jalal Al Rayssi, Director-General of WAM, to Mexico, at the end of a tour to Latin America, which included Brazil and ...

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Biden expects Russia to ‘move in’ on Ukraine; warns of sanctions

  Bloomberg President Joe Biden said he thinks Vladimir Putin doesn’t want a full-blown war but will “move in” on Ukraine after amassing 100,000 troops on its border, part of an extraordinarily blunt assessment of Russian intentions and the West’s likely response. “I’m not so sure he has — is certain — about what he’s going to do,” Biden said ...

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Barakah nuclear plant set to prevent more emissions

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi will prevent more carbon emissions than previously expected. This was announced during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, showcasing the essential role that nuclear energy plays in combating climate change and promoting sustainable development in the UAE and around the world. New data made ...

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Airport Show 2022 in Dubai to focus on ‘digital’ airports

  Dubai / WAM A diverse range of technologically advance and innovative products will be displayed at the Airport Show 2022 in Dubai. The 21st edition of the event will be held from May 17-19 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), according to a press release issued by the organisers on Wednesday. The world’s largest airport industry B2B platform, organised ...

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250-MW hydroelectric power plant in Hatta 35% complete

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has announced that the work progress at the Hatta hydroelectric power plant reached 35 percent by the end of December 2021. The plant’s production capacity is set to reach 250 megawatts (MW) with a storage capacity of 1,500 megawatt-hours and a lifespan of up to 80 years. This is the ...

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Abu Dhabi: Free parking for visitors of residential villas

  Abu Dhabi / WAM A new measure has eased issuing parking permits for visitors to sectors classified as ‘residential villa’ in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi announced that it has started implementing new amendments concerning the issuing of parking permits to visitors to residential ...

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Blinken to meet Lavrov as US sees Ukraine crisis at key point

  Bloomberg Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Geneva this week as the US ramps up its warnings that Moscow is prepared to attack Ukraine. Blinken will press Russia to immediately de-escalate tensions on the Russian border with Ukraine, where Moscow has massed more than 100,000 troops and equipment, according to a ...

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Ukraine court releases ex-president during treason investigation

  Bloomberg Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko was released on his own recognizance by a court during a treason investigation that has ratcheted up political tension as the country confronts Russian troops amassing on its eastern border. The decision by the Kyiv court followed Poroshenko’s return from abroad on Monday to face charges over allegations he facilitated coal deals last ...

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UK inflation surprises with jump to highest in 30 years

  Bloomberg Britain’s inflation rate surged unexpectedly to the highest since 1992, sharpening a squeeze on households and adding to pressure on the government and Bank of England to respond. Consumer prices surged 5.4% from a year ago in December, driven by a broad increase in the cost of food, restaurant meals and furniture, the Office for National Statistics said ...

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Apple, Google warn US senators that tech bills will harm privacy

  Bloomberg Apple Inc and Google warned US lawmakers that bipartisan antitrust legislation aimed at curbing the power of big technology companies will threaten the privacy and security of users. Escalating its opposition to the legislation, Apple sent a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin; panel’s ranking Republican, Chuck Grassley; Antitrust Subcommittee Chair Amy Klobuchar; and the subcommittee’s ...

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