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dnata invests $100mn in its green operations

DUBAI / WAM dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced that it would invest $100 million in green operations in the next two years to further enhance environmental efficiency across its global network. The company’s ongoing investment in infrastructure, equipment and process improvement will support it to achieve its strategic objectives and reduce its carbon footprint by ...

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UAE announces ‘ScaleUp Export’ initiative for SMEs

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Economy, in collaboration with UPS, a global logistics and shipping company, launched ‘ScaleUp Export’ initiative under the Entrepreneurial Nation, which was launched by the ministry in November 2021. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, said that the UAE, based on the vision of its wise leadership and in line with ...

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ALC event to explore usage of Arabic language in France

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), is set to host an event alongside the Institut du Monde Arabe (Arab World Institute) in Paris to examine the use and translation of Arabic in France. The ‘Translation’ event on 3rd July at ...

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Moro Hub, PhishRod partner to launch ‘Waee’ platform

  Dubai / WAM Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital Dewa, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has partnered with PhishRod, a global cyber security awareness solution provider to launch ‘Waee’, the region’s first cloud-based, managed cyber security awareness and phishing incident response platform. The partnership entails PhishRod solution to be hosted in the state-of-the-art data ...

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dnata to invest $100 million in green operations

  Dubai / Gulf Time dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced that it would invest US$ 100 million in green operations in the next two years to further enhance environmental efficiency across its global network. The company’s ongoing investment in infrastructure, equipment and process improvement will support it to achieve its strategic objectives and reduce its ...

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Adnoc L&S buys three more liquefied natural gas vessels

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Adnoc Logistics & Services (Adnoc L&S), the shipping and maritime logistics arm of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) and the region’s largest shipping and logistics company, announced on Thursday its decision to purchase three additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels. Adnoc L&S is the region’s largest shipping and integrated logistics company and the ...

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AFZ reports strong growth of 45% in its e-commerce sector

  Ajman / WAM Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) announced a remarkable growth of 45 percent 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 ...

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Seha implements new AI tech at 11 centres

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) has implemented artificial intelligence (AI) at 11 of its healthcare centres for significantly faster reading and interpretation of retinal images. In line with Seha’s commitment to enhancing patient outcomes through the latest innovations, the new service will largely benefit Seha’s diabetic patients and facilitate early detection and intervention of ...

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UAE to chair UN’s commitee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE will chair the Committee on The Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (Copuos). With 100 member states, Copous is one of the largest UN committees and plays a major role in governing the exploration and use of space for the benefit of all humanity. Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education ...

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UAE, Kyrgyzstan set up new era of economic cooperation

  KYRGYZSTAN / WAM Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, said the UAE and Kyrgyzstan are establishing a new era of economic cooperation led by their private sectors, which will double the value of their trade. In an interview with WAM, while heading an Emirati economic and commercial delegation visiting the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, Al Marri noted that ...

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