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Dubai / WAM Emirates signed a codeshare agreement with Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras S.A (Azul), which will allow customers to seamlessly connect to and from eight cities in Brazil to Emirates’ global network via Sao Paulo. The codeshare agreement has been approved by the Brazilian Federal Aviation Agency (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil). Under the codeshare, customers will be able ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Pure Salmon, a global land-based salmon aquaculture company, prepares to establish its headquarters in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. A partnership between the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Pure Salmon will see the company receive financial and non-financial incentives to expand local food sustainability efforts with its proven salmon farming technology. The partnership is part ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Mubadala Capital, the asset management subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, has closed its third Private Equity fund, MIC Capital Partners III (Fund III), with total commitments of $1.6 billion. Fund III surpassed its initial target and raised capital commitments from a diverse set of new and existing investors including leading pension plans, endowments, insurance plans, government ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, received a call from Florence Parly, French Minister of Armed Forces, during which they discussed ways of boosting bilateral cooperation regarding regional defence and military issues of mutual interest to serve interests of the two friendly countries. Within the framework of cooperation between two countries, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Major electricity projects valued at AED51 million ($13.9 million) have been inaugurated by the government of the Comoros. Financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), these projects will supply electricity to more than 12,000 homes and are expected to stimulate the economy of the island nation. Azali Assoumani, President of the Comoros, attended the inauguration ...

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai World Trade Centre is preparing to host the 15th edition of Light Middle East from September 28-20. The grand event will see exhibitors from 23 countries shine the spotlight on how they’ve pivoted towards growing market opportunities over the last 12 to 18 months. Local stalwarts including Abensal, Cinmar, Creation Gulf, and Scientechnic, will rub ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated the 300 megawatt (MW) first stage of the 900MW fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. Implemented by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) using the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, the solar park is ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Major electricity projects valued at AED51 million (US$13.9 million) have been inaugurated by the government of the Comoros. Financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), these projects will supply electricity to more than 12,000 homes and are expected to stimulate the economy of the island nation. Azali Assoumani, President of the Comoros, attended the inauguration ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Dr Ghassan Abbas, Syria’s Ambassador to the UAE and Commissioner-General of the Syria Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, said his country’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai will take place under the theme, “We Will Rise Together”, which is inspired by Syria’s history and future aspirations. Visitors to the Syrian pavilion can see an identical replication of ...

Dubai / WAM The Dubai World Trade Centre is preparing to host the 15th edition of Light Middle East from September 28-30. The grand event will see exhibitors from 23 countries shine the spotlight on how they’ve pivoted towards growing market opportunities over the last 12 to 18 months. Local stalwarts including Abensal, Cinmar, Creation Gulf, and Scientechnic, will rub ...