DUBAI / WAM DP World, the Dubai- based provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, has agreed to acquire a 60 percent shareholding in South Korea’s Unico Logistics Co. Ltd. The transaction, subject to regulatory clearances, is expected to close in Q4 2020, and represents another strategic step in DP World’s vision to build an integrated suite of service ...
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New York / WAM The UAE has called on the UN Security Council (UNSC) to play its part in addressing climate change during an open meeting convened by Germany as this month’s president of the Security Council’s meeting on climate and security. In a written statement, the UAE emphasised that the Security Council must work hand-in-hand with development and humanitarian ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE on Monday sent a third aid shipment carrying 6 metric tons of critical medical supplies to Colombia to bolster the country’s efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. This aid will assist approximately 6,000 medical professionals as they work to contain the virus. Commenting on the aid delivery, Salem Rashid Al Owais, UAE Ambassador ...
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Dubai / WAM Emirates NBD has completed successful migration of its customer base to the Smart Pass service to support safer digital transactions. The roll out of Smart Pass is part of the bank’s long-term commitment to safe, secure banking and supports Emirates NBD’s ongoing initiatives to align with global best practices in banking security. Available on the bank’s Mobile ...
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Dubai / Emirates Business The outlook for the UAE’s Courier, Express and Parcel (CEP) market is bright due to strong demand generated in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak across the globe, industry experts say. Referring to latest research data released by Mordor Intelligence, they said CEP market in the UAE is expected to post 7.5 percent compound annual growth ...
Read More »ATHENS / WAM President Katerina Sakellaropoulou of Greece honoured Mohamed Meer Al Raisi, UAE Ambassador to Greece, in recognition of his efforts in strengthening ties between the UAE and Greece. On the occasion of the end of his tenure as ambassador to the country, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias decorated the UAE Ambassador with the Grand Cross of the Order ...
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Dubai / Emirates Business Emirates on Monday rolled out a brand new, state-of-the-art online gateway to serve its travel trade partners around the world. Tailored for each market, and personalised for each partner to cater to their unique business environment and needs, the Emirates Partners Portal is a one-stop shop for travel industry partners to quickly and securely access the ...
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Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Aviation’s revenues for the period ended June 30 amounted to AED895.7 million, according to the financial results of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange-listed company. The company’s operating profit reached AED152 million and the net profit stood at AED47.8 million, the financial notes published on Sunday on the ADX’s website show. The company’s assets edged ...
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Abu Dhabi / WAM The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec), a leading company in the coordination of planning, purchasing and providing of water and electricity across the UAE, announced the award for the world’s largest solar power plant in Abu Dhabi. The project was awarded to a consortium led by the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) and Masdar, ...
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Abu Dhabi / WAM Tabreed, the National Central Cooling Company, released on Sunday its consolidated financial results for the first six months of 2020. The company reported in a statement on Sunday a net profit of AED 224.30 million, driven by the acquisition of its Downtown Dubai district cooling business in a long-term partnership with Emaar, one of the world’s ...
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