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Dubai / WAM Emirati citizens accounted for nearly one-third of the total number of employees of Expo 2020 Dubai, which was due to the many initiatives aimed at empowering Emirati citizens and improving their overall skills as part of the country’s overall Emiratisation efforts. Emirati citizens comprised some 30 percent of all employees of Expo 2020 Dubai, with 248 working ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) supports its Ramadan programmes in 64 countries by allocating an additional budget to enlarge its scope of beneficiaries worldwide. Upon the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the ERC, the ERC has implemented Ramadan Iftar, Zakat Al ...

DUBAI / WAM The Vision Pavilion, celebrating the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will continue to delight and enthral as part of the legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai. The pavilion – one of the undeniable highlights of more than 200 pavilions across Expo ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has reinforced its global stature by achieving significant successes, most notably by advancing its healthcare system. The UAE and the world celebrate the annual World Health Day on April 7, held this year under the theme, “Our Planet, Our Health,” to highlight the many related issues affecting humanity. Under this framework, the World Health ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced a new service to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, starting from May 5. Abu Dhabi travellers will now be able to fly direct to Jaipur International Airport at competitive prices, the airline company said on Thursday. Jaipur or the Pink city, is the capital ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden), Saudi Arabia’s national mining company, signed an agreement to extend their exploration of potential collaboration on technology in the aluminium value chain. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, EGA’s Vice Chairman, and Musabbeh Al Kaabi, EGA Board member, witnessed the signing in Dubai by Abdulnasser bin Kalban, ...

Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (Adib), a leading Islamic financial institution, announced it would be postponing one monthly installment for its personal finance customers at no fees or extra charges. The postponement aims to provide the banks customers with cash flow relief during the Holy Month of Ramadan, which is known to be a month of ...

  Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Agthia Group PJSC, one of the region’s leading food and beverage companies, held its 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually on Thursday. At the AGM, the shareholders approved the Board of Directors’ proposal for a cash dividend of 8.25%, equivalent to 8.25fils per share, in line with the group’s semi-annual dividend policy. Total dividends ...

  ABU DHABI / Gulf Time Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (Adib), a leading Islamic financial institution, announced it would be postponing one monthly installment for its personal finance customers at no fees or extra charges. The postponement aims to provide the banks customers with cash flow relief during the Holy Month of Ramadan, which is known to be a month ...

  DUBAI / WAM Emirates announced it will ramp up its global operations with the restart of services to four destinations, including Bali, London Stansted, Rio de Janeiro, and Buenos Aires. The airline has also announced it will boost services to Nigeria, Mauritius and Singapore to serve market demand. In line with the easing of travel restrictions worldwide, Emirates continues ...