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  Bloomberg Verizon Communications Inc. is considering merger possibilities to reset the course of the company given the fast-changing structure of the industry, and would be open to talks with Comcast Corp., Walt Disney Co. or CBS Corp., said Chief Executive Officer Lowell McAdam. Verizon, the largest US wireless carrier, is seeking new sources of growth as the mobile-phone business ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State, ADNOC Group CEO and Chairman of the UAE’s National Media Council, on Wednesday shared details of ADNOC’s 2030 strategy, which will deliver smart growth and long-term value and profitability, with leading local and regional media. Dr Al Jaber was speaking at the third GCC Petroleum Media ...

  DUBAI / Emirates Business Imdaad, the GCC’s leading integrated facilities management (FM) company based in Dubai, recently entered into a three-year-agreement with Emarat, one of the largest suppliers of petroleum products in the UAE, to deliver innovative, sustainable, and integrated general waste collection services. The scope of the contract includes Emarat’s 47 stations, atrium building, head office, central workshop, ...

  Bloomberg Businesses in Singapore are bracing for higher costs in a country that’s already among the world’s most expensive to live in. From a 30 percent increase in water prices to higher diesel costs to a looming carbon tax, manufacturers are being forced to adjust their operations to remain competitive in an economy that’s only recently recovering from an ...

  BEIJING / AP Top diplomats from China and the European Union pledged closer cooperation on Wednesday at a time of global uncertainty, highlighting their common interests in peace and security and pushing a message of free trade and open engagement in contrast to fears that the US is turning inward under President Donald Trump. The statements came as China ...

  Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday launched the National Strategy for Empowering People with Disabilities, during his visit to Ministry of Community Development. The National Policy for Empowering People with Disabilities revolve around 6 pillars including health and rehabilitation, education, vocational rehabilitation ...

  DUBAI / Emirates Business Dubai Properties (DP), a leading Dubai-based real estate master developer and asset manager, on Tuesday announced the launch of sales of the third edition of the Arabella Townhouses (Arabella 3) in response to high customer demand. The launch of sale of Arabella 3 comes in the wake of an enthusiastic market response to Arabella 1 ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy, discussed ways to establish a new phase of economic and trade cooperation based on further exchange of investments and the development of partnerships in sectors of mutual interest with Kadri Veseli, President of the Parliament of the Republic of Kosovo. The talks were held at the ministry’s headquarters ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, on Tuesday opened ‘Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2017’ at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) which is regarded as the key barometer for the region’s property sector, Cityscape Abu Dhabi acts as a platform for developers, investors, real estate professionals ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business ADNOC Distribution announced the opening of Dalma Port marine service station located on Dalma Island in Abu Dhabi. The temporary facility is designed to meet the requirements of fishermen and boat owners on the island until an integrated marine service station is set up within Dalma Port. Located in the new Dalma Island Port, ...