ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers Club, the 18th edition of Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition “Adihex2021” will be organised by the Emirates Falconers’ Club from September 27 to October 3, at the Abu Dhabi National ...
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Dubai / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened Oud Metha Bus Station, the newest addition to bus stations featuring ultra-modern design rendering it a model station. It is integrated with the metro and taxi services as it is just 300 metres off Oud Metha Metro Station. The station offers a new concept in public transport services through ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 274,917 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 part ...
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Dubai / Emirates Business Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS), a regional leader in banking and finance education and training, on Saturday awarded eight leading UAE banks for their Emiratisation efforts and for putting in place robust training and development programs to empower their employees during the pandemic. Jamal Al Jassmi, General Manager of EIBFS presented the awards ...
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Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) organised a virtual workshop entitled “Alternative Litigation Means – Mediation and Conciliation”, in light of Federal Law No. 5 of 2021 amending certain provisions of Law No. 17 of 2016 on the Establishment of Mediation and Conciliation Centres in Civil and Commercial Disputes. The workshop was held with the aim ...
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DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the countdown for Expo 2020 Dubai, the world’s largest cultural event to convene the global community towards creating solutions for a better future. In 100 days, the UAE will be the first country in the ...
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Dubai / WAM The UAE retail e-commerce market reached a record $3.9 billion in 2020, a 53 percent year-over-year increase driven by the Covid-19-led digital shift, while e-commerce accounted for 8 percent share of the retail market during the same year, new analysis from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed. The study projected the value of the market ...
Read More »DUBAI / WAM The United Nations has selected the United Arab Emirates to host the 18th UN Public Service Forum in October, coinciding with celebrations of the UAE’s Golden Jubilee. This global forum aims to support the governments’ efforts around the world to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, as it explores opportunities for governments to deliver seamless digital services, embrace ...
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Abu Dhabi / WAM Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor, on Wednesday announced the acquisition of a 2.6 percent stake in EN+, a global leader in low-carbon aluminium production and renewables. Mubadala’s total share ownership in EN+ now stands at 2.86 percent on a fully diluted basis. The new block acquisition equates to 16,641,700 of EN+ ordinary shares. The ...
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Abu Dhabi / WAM The Mohamed Bin Zayed Solar PV Complex, one of the largest solar PV plant in West Africa financed by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and selected under ADFD-Irena Project Facility, is now fully operational. The 50-megawatt (MW) project in Blitta, Togo, will supply reliable, clean electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses ...
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