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Tecom group begins trading on Dubai Financial Market

Dubai / WAM Tecom group announced that it has been successfully listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on Tuesday, beginning its first day of trading under the ticker symbol “TECOM”. Tecom group has successfully raised approximately AED1.7 billion through an initial public offering (IPO). The final offer price of the global offering was AED2.67 per ordinary share, and the ...

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ADU partners with UK’s university in teaching, research

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi University (ADU) announced a new partnership with the University of Reading, one of the United Kingdom’s (UK) top 30 universities and a world leader in research and teaching in agriculture, food science and climate change. The university’s work on climate change has been recently honoured with a Queen’s Anniversary Prize, the highest national ...

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Emirates SkyCargo takes delivery of new freighter

  Dubai / WAM Emirates SkyCargo, a leader in the global airfreight industry, took delivery of its latest Boeing 777-F to boost its fleet capacity and cater to the phenomenal growth in the industry. Emirates’ freight division has seen significant increase in cargo loads across its products, including pharma and fresh produce. In 2021-22, annual tonnage carried crossed 2.1 million, ...

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18th Liwa Date Festival kicks off on July 16

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, the 18th Liwa Date festival will be held from July 16-24 in Liwa, Al Dhafra Region. During a press conference held virtually on Tuesday, the Cultural Programmes and Heritage Festivals Committee-Abu Dhabi announced the details ...

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Jewels of Emirates Show records more than 5,000 visitors

  Sharjah / WAM The 3rd edition of the Jewels of Emirates Show, organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), has concluded on a high note after four days of fantastic show, attracting over 5,000 visitors from across the UAE. The event has brought together some 20 designers and around ...

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UAE launches online Haj permit on Al Hosn app

  DUBAI / WAM Al Hosn National Health System, which is affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), has launched an online Hajj permit service on Al Hosn App in cooperation with the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments. The service aims to facilitate Hajj procedures, save pilgrims’ times and efforts and enhance their confidence in the ...

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Abu Dhabi enters deal to accelerate digital shift in manufacturing sector

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (Added) on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with GE Digital to accelerate the digital transformation of the emirate’s manufacturing sector by leveraging innovative solutions to strengthen the UAE’s position as a global hub for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0). The agreement was signed by Sameh ...

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Dubai to set up committee to monitor trading of petroleum products

  DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, chaired the 71st meeting held virtually, with the participation of Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy. The meeting was attended by Ahmed Buti Al Muhairbi, Secretary-General of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy; ...

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PAN Emirates opens its second store in Fujairah

  Fujairah / Gulf Time PAN Emirates Home Furnishings, the leading indoor, patio, and outdoor furniture brand in the region opens its newest store as the biggest standalone store in Fujairah as part of Pan Emirates’ expansion strategy to extend its reach and strengthen its presence in the region. The opening in Fujairah is meaningful as it is Pan Emirates’ ...

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Dnata, Banyan Tree grow partnership

  DUBAI / Gulf Time dnata Representation Services, part of the dnata Travel group, is growing its partnership with the Banyan Tree group across Thailand as the country emerges as one of the most popular international travel destinations from the GCC countries this year. dnata representation services has acted as exclusive sales representative in the Middle East for the Banyan ...

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