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Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Sanad, the global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions leader wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate with Next50, a joint venture between ADQ and G42, to develop technology-driven services solutions for the industrial services sector. The agreement was signed by Sanad Deputy Group CEO, Mansoor Janahi and ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority have updated the entry procedures through land borders for the citizens of neighbouring countries and those living in border areas, who are repeatedly entering and leaving the UAE. According to the updated procedures, all Gulf Cooperation Council ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has organised two car auctions at Al Mafraq vehicle impound during November, where 274 cars of different types were sold at competitive prices ranging from AED2,000 to AED175,000. The two auctions recorded a great attendance with the participation of 850 bidders, with the first auction attracting 470 bidders and 380 ...

OUAGADOUGOU / WAM Dr Fahad Obaid Mohammed Al Taffaq, UAE Ambassador to Nigeria and Non-Resident ambassador to Burkina Faso, has met with Burkina Faso’s ministers of Foreign Affairs and Economy, Finance and Development, several officials, and business people. He discussed relations between the two countries and ways to boost them. Al Taffaq met with Alpha Barry, Minister of Foreign Affairs, ...

Dubai / Emirates Business DP World, the leading smart trade enabler bagged The Terminal Operator of the Year and The Technology/Innovations awards at the eighth annual Maritime Standard Awards. Held on November 22, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman Emirates Airline and Group, the award ceremony witnessed ...

Dubai / WAM The 5th edition of the decoration, design and building materials exhibition ‘DecoBuild 2021’ kicks off on Wednesday at the Dubai World Trade Centre and continue until November 27. The four-day event is organised by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MRHE) with the participation of more than 80 exhibitors from government institutions, private sector companies, as well ...

Dubai / WAM The governments of Jordan, Israel and the United Arab Emirates on Monday signed a landmark declaration of intent to build renewable electricity and water desalination capacity and address the threat posed by climate change on energy and water security in the region. The signing, that took place at the UAE Leadership Pavilion at Dubai Expo, was witnessed ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal National Council (FNC) Parliamentary Division will participate in the 143rd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the 208th session of its Governing Council, and the meetings of the union’s Executive Committee and standing and specialist committees, to be hosted by the Spanish Parliament in Madrid from November 24-30. Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Adnoc Distribution has become the first fuel retailer in the Middle East to launch the next generation retail experience, a fully autonomous and contactless and cashier-less Adnoc Oasis store. The first new generation store has been opened at Adnoc’s Sheikh Khalifa Energy Complex, said a press release issued on Monday. It offers new cashless and contactless ...

ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s ultra-low-fare national airline, has announced it will offer a special 50% discount on its flights to all destinations to celebrate the UAE’s Golden Jubilee anniversary. The 50% discount flights are now on sale on wizzair.com and the airline’s mobile app (also available in Arabic). The airline is also launching ...