ABU DHABI / WAM The 18th edition of Abu Dhabi International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition (Adihex) will host a scientific conference focusing on ‘The Future of Falconry,’ through a series of specialised workshops. The conference will celebrate the passage of more than 10 years since falconry received the most significant global recognition of its legitimacy and cultural richness, thanks to ...
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UAE provides supportive environment to attract investors: Abdul Jebbar PB
UMM AL QAIWAIN / WAM An Indian investor has lauded the UAE’s efforts to attract foreign investments, encourage business projects and give them all opportunities for success and growth by providing a supportive environment. The UAE is keen on maintaining its leadership in the region in terms of infrastructure development, which makes it a regional hub to attract foreign investments ...
Read More »Emirates Steel a major supporter of UAE’s downstream industries
ABU DHABI / WAM Emirates Steel, the leading integrated steel plant in the Middle East, strives to maximise its contribution to the UAE’s downstream industries, providing this vital sector with 90 percent of its needs from high-quality and wire rods and heavy sections products. This is part of its effort to support and promote the UAE’s Unified Industrial Brand Identity ...
Read More »Masdar contributes to launch of Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm
ABU DHABI / WAM Dumat Al Jandal, the Middle East’s largest wind farm and the first in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is now connected to the grid and has produced its first carbon-free megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy. The 400-megawatt (MW) utility-scale wind power project is being developed by a consortium led by EDF Renewables and Masdar, two of the ...
Read More »Nahyan bin Mubarak meets Iran’s new president
TEHRAN / WAM Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, met with Iran’s President elect, Ebrahim Raisi, during a UAE delegation’s visit to Tehran. Sheikh Nahyan conveyed greetings of President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and HH Sheikh Mohamed ...
Read More »Dubai Customs’ transactions grow 53% to 11m in H1 2020
DUBAI / WAM Dubai showed quick recovery from the repercussions of Covid-19 in different economic sectors thanks to the resilient strategies and plans the emirate followed in the face of the pandemic, and the dynamic and wise initiatives directed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The trade sector continued ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi Ports enhances gas network across Industrial City of Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Ports on Saturday announced that it has embarked on a wide-ranging network service upgrade across ZonesCorp, part of the Industrial Cities & Free Zone Cluster of Abu Dhabi Ports, to ensure non-stop gas supply to its customers. The system modernisation will take place over the next several months as part of a continuous comprehensive ...
Read More »Dubai Customs’ transactions grow 53% to 11m in H1 2020
DUBAI / WAM Dubai showed quick recovery from the repercussions of Covid-19 in different economic sectors thanks to the resilient strategies and plans the emirate followed in the face of the pandemic, and the dynamic and wise initiatives directed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The trade sector continued ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi Ports improves gas network in ICAD
ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Ports on Saturday announced that it has embarked on a wide-ranging network service upgrade across ZonesCorp, part of the Industrial Cities & Free Zone Cluster of Abu Dhabi Ports, to ensure non-stop gas supply to its customers. The system modernisation will take place over the next several months as part of a continuous comprehensive ...
Read More »AD Police issues 27,076 ‘violations’ in H1 2021
ABU DHABI / WAM The Traffic and Patrols Directorate of the Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) has recorded 27,076 distracted driving violations during the first half of 2021. According to statistics and analytical studies, distracted driving is among the most dangerous offenses, as it may lead to serious injuries and even cost lives. The Directorate stressed the importance of maintaining focus ...
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