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Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), together with its long-standing partner Borealis AG, on Friday listed their petrochemicals joint venture Borouge plc, on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), following the completion of Abu Dhabi’s largest-ever initial public offering (IPO) and the Middle East’s largest-ever petrochemicals listing. The IPO, which raised gross proceeds of more than ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa’s) awareness initiatives and programmes have supported energy and water conservation and educating society about the importance of protecting natural resources and reducing our carbon footprint. Dewa’s conservation activities have gained the support of its audiences with an increased turnout and positive impact. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of ...

  Dubai / WAM Al Jalila Foundation, a member of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, on Friday announced that it has been granted approval to receive charitable donations in cryptocurrencies, making it the first healthcare charity in the UAE to accept donations in digital money. Al Jalila Foundation also announced that it has partnered with a leading ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 231,286 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. ...

  Dubai / WAM flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced on Friday that it will resume operations to Abha in Saudi Arabia. Flights to Abha will commence on June 23 with a daily service, from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB). The carrier will start operations to 10 additional routes from June onwards and this includes flights to new destinations, Izmir ...

  Dubai / Gulf Time Emirates is on board with The World Environment Day 2022 theme — Only One Earth, with initiatives on board and on the ground that add up to making a big difference. The airline’s environmental strategy focuses on three areas: reducing emissions, consuming responsibly, and preserving wildlife and habitats. When it comes to inflight product and ...

  Dubai / WAM Two months after the curtain came down on Expo 2020 Dubai, the first World Expo held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (Measa) region is still celebrating its glorious success after receiving 29 Global Telly Awards across multiple categories for its spectacular Opening Ceremony. The Expo Dubai Explorer App also won a Gold Telly ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Sergio Mattarella of Italy on the occasion of his country’s Republic Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, sent similar messages to president Mattarella, as ...

  AJMAN / WAM Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) announced a remarkable growth of 45% in its e-commerce sector since the beginning of this year, reaffirming AFZ’s position as a global business hub with advanced solutions and state-of-the-art facilities. The announcement was made during AFZ’s attendance in the Seamless Middle East 2022 conference. The latest results can be attributed to the ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Port authorities around the world have a major role in supporting sustainable economic growth and delivering a greener future, according to experts and executives meeting in Abu Dhabi for the 7th Edition of Port Authorities Roundtable (PAR 2022). The major annual event brought together port authorities from territories as diverse as Antwerp, Barcelona, Busan, Guangzhou, ...