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Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 317,823 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. As ...

ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group on Saturday announced its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, reporting revenue growth of 22% year-on-year to AED2.791 billion ($760 million) compared with AED2.295 billion ($625 million) in the same period last year, driven by volume growth, business diversification and new partnerships. Ebitda rises 7% year-on-year to AED1.161 billion ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), in partnership with 17 local and federal entities, on Saturday launched the national guide for measurement of research and development (R&D) expenditures in government sector, as part of the Government Accelerators Program, which aims to enable a knowledge-based economy that preserves national achievements and paves the way for ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), Chairwoman of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), and the “Mother of the Nation” congratulated the 2021 batch of female graduates of the Higher Colleges of Technologies (HCT), whose graduation coincided with the country’s celebration ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Over 30 of the world’s leading energy chief executives will gather in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, to discuss key issues impacting the energy landscape and the outcomes of the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), at the 7th Abu Dhabi CEO Roundtable hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc). The industry leaders ...

Dubai / Emirates Business The Arabian Gulf Investments Company announced the acquisition of stakes in three strategic companies in Egypt. The acquisition was announced at a signing ceremony organised in Cairo in the presence of Khalifa Saif Al Muhairbi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arabian Gulf Investments Company, and Engineer Abdeen Ibrahim Arida, Chairman of the Board ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has said that the capital, Abu Dhabi – being awarded the ‘Bike City’ label – is a new global recognition added to the UAE’s sporting achievements in various fields. While expressing his happiness with ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) reported consolidated pro-forma financial results for the period ended September 30, announcing group revenues of AED34.3 billion, 11% higher than the prior-year period, primarily due to higher commodity prices within the oil and gas segment. Taqa also announced that earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) reached AED14.4 billion, ...

DUBAI / WAM The Emirates Group on Wednesday announced its half-year results for its 2021/2022 financial year. Group revenue was AED24.7 billion ($6.7 billion) for the first six months of this year, up 81% from AED13.7 billion ($3.7 billion) during the same period last year. This strong revenue recovery was underpinned by the easing of travel restrictions worldwide and the ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Bahrain Bourse (BHB) signed on Wednesday a strategic cooperation agreement that aims to achieve synergies and greater cross border cooperation to enhance market liquidity and to promote the issuance of low-cost investment vehicles. The parties agreed on a strategic plan to implement new measures over the next nine months to ...