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Expo 2020 Dubai’s guests say #ThanksToExpo as visits surge to 20.8mn

  DUBAI / WAM Expo 2020 Dubai visitors are saying #ThanksToExpo, with visit numbers soaring to 20,819,155, after crossing the 20-million threshold earlier this week. From Expo 2020 Dubai’s crown jewel, Al Wasl dome, to water feature Surreal, the stellar entertainment line-up and fascinating pavilions of the 192 participating countries, visitors have been moved by how the largest global gathering ...

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flydubai to operate flights to select destinations from DWC

  Dubai / Gulf Time flydubai announced on Tuesday that it will operate flights to select destinations from Dubai World Central (DWC) in order to provide more travel options to passengers during the northern runway refurbishment project announced by Dubai Airports. The rehabilitation project is scheduled to take place from May 9 to June 22. flydubai will operate flights to ...

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UAE attained prominent stature in global energy scene: Kempe

  ABU DHABI / WAM Frederick Kempe, President and CEO of the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan organisation based in Washington, said the UAE has successfully attained a prominent stature in the global energy scene, due to its economic policy based on creating a balance between adopting environmental standards to address climate change and leveraging various energy sources. In his statement ...

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ADFD-funded 5 colleges open in Jordan

  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) participated in the inauguration of five colleges in Jordan, which were built with an ADFD funding of AED80.3 million. The initiative is part of the Jordanian Public Universities Development Programme that includes the implementation of 27 projects in the education sector at a total value of AED466 million to ...

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Sudan celebrates its National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai

  DUBAI / WAM Sudan celebrated its National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai through showcasing its rich culture, innovative solutions to global challenges and the opportunities presented to young people to build a promising future. Following the flag-raising ceremonies of both nations, Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth, welcomed Dr. Graham Abdelgadir, Sudan’s Minister of Culture ...

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Not just superpowers but every nation requires a place in world

  Dubai / WAM It is not just superpowers but all countries in the world require a place in the global order; and countries such as Canada and the UAE have a key role in the global arena, the Head of State of Canada told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). “It’s very important to recognise that countries like Canada and ...

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Adnoc, German firms to deepen collaboration in clean hydrogen

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) announced on Monday that it has signed new memorandum of understanding (MoU) and joint study agreements (JSA) with counterparts in Germany in order to accelerate and deepen collaboration in clean hydrogen. The agreements were announced during the visit of Dr Robert Habeck, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and ...

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ADFD finances AED2bn worth of water projects

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Water projects prominently figure in developmental initiatives of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD). Estimated at AED2 billion, these initiatives collectively benefited 18 countries while also powering other sectors such as agriculture, industry and energy. The emphasis on water reflects ADFD’s commitment to the world to support efforts to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, ...

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Adib elects new board of directors

  ABU DHABI / WAM Shareholders of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (Adib) have elected a new board of directors at the annual general meeting. They also approved the distribution of cash dividends of 31.1155 fils per share, which represents 48.5 percent of the bank’s net profit for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. During the meeting, Adib general assembly ...

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Mubadala Petroleum achieves Pegaga gas flow in Malaysia

  ABU DHABI / WAM Mubadala Petroleum, the Abu Dhabi headquartered international energy company, successfully commenced first gas production from the Pegaga gas field in Block SK 320, offshore Malaysia. This milestone marks the safe and successful culmination of a challenging gas project, during a period in which Mubadala Petroleum navigated the challenges of the global pandemic. As a key ...

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