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DUBAI / WAM Union Coop, the largest consumer cooperative in the UAE, has opened its 23rd branch in the Jumeirah 1st area at a cost of AED 42 million. A part of its expansion plans, the new branch is set to be an exceptional family destination for residents and visitors of Jumeirah and the surrounding areas. Also, a promotional campaign ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Adnoc Logistics and Services (Adnoc L&S) is the largest and most diversified integrated maritime logistics company in the Gulf. The company, which provides logistics, shipping and marine operations, plays a critical role in enabling the UAE’s oil and gas sector and Adnoc’s goal to maximise value from every barrel of oil it produces, processes, ships and ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Decision No (26) of 2021 on the Board of Directors of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and Decision No. (27) of 2021 on the Board of Trustees of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity ...

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has reported a 140 percent rise in proceeds during the first half of 2021, a product of its investment in commercial activities and in private sector projects, including leased areas on roads, rest areas and advertising. This growth marks the start of the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the gradual ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Mubadala Petroleum published on Sunday its 2020 Annual Sustainability Report, detailing the company’s approach and impact on key Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) parameters across its portfolio of assets. As a result of a targeted strategy that embeds its footprint as a responsible, affordable, and long term provider of energy, the company has recorded a 25 ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, visited headquarters of National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed by Dr Abdulla Al Mandous, Director of the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and President of the Regional Association II (Asia), along with senior officials and department directors from NCM. During the visit, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE National Cyber Security Council (NCSC) launched on Sunday phase one of the “National Bug Bounty Programme”, which aims to enhance the UAE’s cybersecurity systems, reinforce the country’s leading stature in global competitiveness indexes, as well as engage community members and public and private sector entities in the protection of infrastructure. The NCSC announced that ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The development and relief aid provided by the UAE to Socotra Governorate since 2015 enabled the Archipelago to overcome its many challenges and dire humanitarian conditions and helped local authorities to improve life and livelihood of Soqotri people. The aid provided to the island from 2015 to 2021 amounted to $110 million, according to official reports, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has expressed its strong denunciation and condemnation of the systematic and deliberate attempts by the Iran-backed Houthi militia to target a Saudi commercial vessel in the Southern Red Sea with a bomb-laden drone intercepted by Coalition air forces. The UAE affirmed in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation ...

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (Dafza) has announced the results of its operational performance for the first half of 2021. The free zone achieved growth in new sales revenues with an increase of 8.3%, which resulted from the rise of 24% in the leased areas compared to the same period last year. These record results are an ...