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ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has reinforced its commitment to the Chinese market with the signing of a memorandum of understanding with China’s SF Airlines. As per the MoU, both carriers will start operating flights via their respective fleets to the other carrier’s hub in April, which will enable the UAE’s ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM A delegation from Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez) has concluded its visit to Russia with participation in multiple business events where they engaged with entrepreneurs across a range of industries, from construction and manufacturing to information technology and fast-moving consumer goods trading. Rakez Group CEO Ramy Jallad said, “Rakez has been a favoured business ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a phone call from Charles Michel, President of the European Council, discussing various aspects of relations between the UAE and the countries of the European Union, and ways of strengthening and supporting them for the benefit of both sides. During the call, His Highness and ...

SHARJAH / WAM Arada is investing in a major new research and development (R&D) facility in Sharjah, bringing a new form of sustainable water treatment to the UAE, and the wider Middle East, for the first time. The joint venture agreement with Hungarian water tech firm Biopolus, Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP), and a leading global provider of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the “Mother of the Nation”, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), has issued directives to set the theme for this year’s Emirati Women’s Day, celebrated on August 28, as “We Collaborate for ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced that it has listed MBME Group PLC, which operates the region’s largest online utility and government services payment platforms. The Group, the first fintech company to list on ADX, made its trading debut on the Growth Market under the trading symbol MBME. This achievement enables MBME Group to expand ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Equestrian is an essential and pivotal sector in the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (Adihex), in which about 60 prominent companies and brands in the world of horses participated in its last edition (Adihex 2022). They showcased their latest products such as boxes, horseshoes, trailers, saddles, halters, horse bridles, nutritional supplements and fodder for ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Airports has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Enova, a joint venture between Majid Al Futtaim and Veolia, to enhance Emiratisation in Enova’s Facilities Management Services. The MoU supports the UAE cabinet’s objective of raising Emiratisation by two percent annually, with Dubai Airport committed to exceeding national Emiratisation targets through its strategic private sector partnerships. ...

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has been awarded the 2023 Dubai Quality Gold Award. The accolade is organised by the Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. At a virtual ceremony attended by over 1,000 people, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Sustainability Experts Network, part of the Year of Sustainability, has released a sustainability guide that will encourage the public to adopt more sustainable habits in their lives by offering practical advice, expert insights and helpful information to inspire collective action. The guide is available for the public to access on the UAE Year of Sustainability’s ...