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  ABU DHABI / EMIRATES BUSINESS Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, extended its digital reach with the introduction of a new mobile application for Android smartphones, enabling guests to manage their journeys with even greater ease. The new mobile app is simple and enjoyable to use, providing comprehensive trip management and giving guests the information they need in …

  DUBAI / EMIRATES BUSINESS The global demand for pharmaceuticals and the increasing expenditure on healthcare, is helping Dubai consolidate its position in the global pharmatech ecosystem, according to Dubai Science Park, a member of TECOM Group. Investments in healthcare infrastructure has enabled opportunities for global and regional manufacturers who benefit from Dubai’s location to reach the rest of the Middle …

  ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received Grand Imam Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb of Al-Azhar and The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. The two religious figures are visiting the country to attend the sessions of interfaith dialogue on integration, religious …

  ABU DHABI / Emirates Business The UAE joined 100 countries from around the world for the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) twelfth council meeting held in Abu Dhabi. The UAE delegation was led by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment and the Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to IRENA. This meeting comes …

  DUBAI / WAM Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received Argentina’s Vice President Gabriela Michetti at Zabeel Palace on Thursday. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid hoped the visit would yield positive results that would improve bilateral relations to serve the interests of both countries. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed …

  DUBAI / WAM The United Arab Emirates signed on Thursday an agreement on the avoidance of double taxation with the Republic of Argentina with the aim of boosting expanding joint economic partnerships. The agreement was signed by Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, and visiting Argentina’s Vice President Gabriela Michetti, in the presence of Fernando …

  Dubai / WAM The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) is organising next week the inaugural Global Business Forum Latin America, to strengthen trade ties with Argentina and Latin America, by identifying new trade and investment opportunities. This was disclosed by Majid Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman of the DCCI, during his meeting with Gabriela Michetti, Vice President of …

  ABU DHABI / Emirates Business DarkMatter, an international cyber security firm headquartered in the UAE, announces its major participation at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) for the first time. The event is taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) November 7-10, 2016 where close to 100,000 visitors from across the region are …

  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi-based National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) won a US$141 million (AED 520 million) contract from India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC). The project involves replacement of 10 wellhead platform topsides at ONGC’s Mumbai High North and South fields, MHN and MHS, respectively. Out of these 10, four are on the MHN field …

  Dubai / WAM The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai is launching a consumer choice programme from December so that customers in Dubai’s retail, hospitality and entertainment sectors can rate their experience and share reviews. The bilingual (Arabic and English) programme called ‘Customer Choice’ is being launched by the Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector under DED. …