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Sheikh Mohamed a beacon of hope: Maldives president

Abu Dhabi / WAM The President of the Maldives has congratulated His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the new President of the UAE, saying HH Sheikh Mohamed is a beacon of hope. In an exclusive interview with the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Maldives, said,”His Highness Sheikh Mohamed’s strong statesmanship and his ...

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Julphar’s net sales rise 156% to hit AED418.6m in Q1 2022

  Ras Al Khaimah / WAM Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar) reported on Tuesday its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, announcing AED418.6 million in net sales in Q1 2022, a 156% increase from Q1 2021. Growth was driven by an increase in sales attributed to the strategic acquisition of Planet Pharmacies and a 37% organic growth from ...

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UAE announces new requirements for Hajj

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) and the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE) announced the requirements for the Hajj in the 1443 AH season. The two authorities also expressed their appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s leadership, government and people. The conditions come as a response to the Hajj restrictions announced ...

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Arada builds foundation for long-term growth with award of credit ratings

  Sharjah / WAM Moody’s Investor Services and Fitch Ratings have assigned Arada first-time credit ratings, which provide a strong foundation for the UAE developer to cement its long-term growth. The successful award of the ratings, just five years since the company’s inception in early 2017, make Arada one of the youngest corporates in the UAE to apply for and ...

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FNC, Russian delegation discuss cooperation

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Parliamentary Friendship Committee with European Parliaments of the Federal National Council (FNC), led by Sarah Mohammed Falkinaz, met with Arsen Kanokov, Head of the Russian Federation Council’s Friendship Committee with the FNC, and his delegation. The meeting was attended by Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi, Dr. Ali Al Nuaimi, Dr. Hawaa Al Dhahak Al Mansouri, ...

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dnata boosts Erbil operations with $17m investment

  Erbil / WAM dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has announced a significant expansion of its operations in Erbil, Iraq. The company opened a new, advanced cool chain facility and a bus maintenance facility for its state-of-the-art bussing fleets at Erbil International Airport (EBL), which together represent a total investment of $3.5 million. dnata has also ...

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UAE spent AED40b in development projects under late Sheikh Khalifa

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE has accomplished many achievements under the rule of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, including being ranked among the top 10 globally in 20 key indicators of global competitiveness related to the energy and infrastructure sector for the year 2021, according to reports issued by a number of major international institutions ...

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People of determination benefit with support of UAE’s leadership

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE has established a national approach to transform challenges into opportunities and achieve growth and qualitative achievements in all areas. People of determination are progressing with the support and care of the UAE’s leadership towards successes and achievements, benefitting from an ideal and inclusive environment that ensures stability and motivates them to play a prominent ...

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Airport Show to showcase solutions shaping aviation industry’s future

  DUBAI / WAM The 21st edition of the annual Airport Show hosted by Dubai, the world’s largest annual airport event, starting May 17-19, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is set to be the driving force for the global aviation industry to emerge even stronger after the Covid-19 pandemic and will showcase the latest solutions from around the ...

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Condolences continue to pour in for Sheikh Khalifa

Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan continues to accept condolences from heads of state, government leaders, and delegates from nations around the world over the death of late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received condolences, at Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi, from His Royal ...

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