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ABU DHABI / WAM ‘The Exchange’, a new social innovation space at Yas Mall, by the Authority of Social Contribution (Ma’an), was opened to the public on Monday revealing a packed programme of international speakers, CSR and university workshops as well as family-friendly activities for the community. Dr. Mugheer Al Khalil, Chairman of the Department of Community Development – Abu ...

DUBAI / WAM The three Expo Entry Portals that will welcome millions of visitors from around the world to Expo 2020 Dubai have been revealed with just over 250 days to go until the opening. Conceived by Expo 2020 in collaboration with top British architect Asif Khan and his studio, the portals are a futuristic adaptation of the traditional mashrabiya, ...

SHARJAH / WAM Air Arabia announced its financial results for the full year ending 31st December 2019, reflecting a record year of profitability and continued growth. Air Arabia also reported in a press statement a track record net profit of AED1 billion ($272m) for 2019, an increase of 80 percent compared to the net profit registered in 2018 (Excluding the ...

KIGALI / WAM The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently participated in the Africa Tech Summit 2020 in Kigali, Rwanda, where the organisation launched the second cycle of its GBF Mentorship Programme, which pairs innovative UAE and African start-ups with mentors who can provide them with valuable expertise, support and guidance. More than 250 participants visited the Dubai Chamber’s ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has announced its partnership with UK’s Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, GOSH. The agreement positions GOSH as Abu Dhabi’s preferred provider for paediatric overseas care and opens doors for knowledge and expertise exchange while strengthening ties between both parties. The agreement was signed at the Zayed Centre ...

ABU DHABI / WAM For the fourth year in a row, the National Reference Laboratory (NRL) part of Mubadala’s network of world-class healthcare providers, delivered educational talks and workshops for laboratory professionals at this year’s edition of MEDLAB, which ran from February 3-6 at Dubai World Trade Centre. This is in line with NRL’s commitment to elevate the standards of ...

FUJAIRAH / WAM The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF), on Sunday reported its full year financial results for the year ended 31st December 2019, announcing a net profit of AED552.2 million. The bank also announced in a press statement a total comprehensive income of AED611.5 million, up 4.5 percent compared to AED585.4 million in 2018, as a result of improved ...

DUBAI / WAM The first official Expo 2020 Dubai retail store is now open, offering an array of event-branded gifts, souvenirs and memorabilia, including the hugely popular Expo wristbands, camel soap and apparel made from plastic recycled in the UAE. Featuring appearances from Expo 2020’s mascots and with a number of events planned over the coming months, the dedicated Expo ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE on Sunday celebrated the participation of its brave sons in the Arab Coalition Forces in Yemen. The ceremony was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and ...

Dubai / WAM The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) on Sunday reported its full year financial results for the year ended 31st December 2019, announcing a net profit of AED552.2 million. The bank also announced in a press statement a total comprehensive income of AED611.5 million, up 4.5 percent compared to AED585.4 million in 2018, as a result of improved ...