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dnata begins catering operations in Canada

Vancouver / Emirates Business dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to expand its global catering network. The company commenced operations in Canada by opening a new, 48,000ft2 (4,460m²) facility at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). dnata’s latest expansion represents a multi-million dollar investment and is expected to create 80 new, direct jobs with the company over the ...

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New York’s Nasdaq Tower displays UAE Nation Brand logo

DUBAI / WAM Celebrating the display of the UAE Nation Brand’s logo and slogan, “Make It Happen”, on the Nasdaq Tower big screen in Times Square, New York City, representatives of the UAE Nation Brand Office, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and Nasdaq Dubai participated in ringing the market-opening bell of Nasdaq Dubai. A space of great prominence, Nasdaq’s electronic ...

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Students pledge to support UN SDGs at Abu Dhabi expo

ABU DHABI / WAM Thousands of students from across the UAE have taken part in the opening day of the Middle East Youth Expo 2020, the first positive youth engagement event of its kind in the region. The students from over 400 schools, colleges and universities will collaborate and explore sustainable solutions for both people and planet aligned to the ...

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UAE’s first WeWork opens in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI / WAM Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s tech ecosystem officially launched WeWork x Hub71 – three floors of beautifully designed workspace offering 1,200 desks for members to innovate, collaborate and connect – in the award-winning international financial centre, Abu Dhabi Global Market, on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. The grand launch event was attended by Hub71’s strategic partners, senior government ...

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Imdaad committed to UAE Vision 2021

DUBAI / WAM Underlining its commitment to promoting sustainability and recycling, Imdaad, a Dubai-based group of companies that provides integrated, sustainable facilities management services that enhance operational efficiencies of physical assets, on Monday, marked the official launch of FARZ, a state-of-the-art material recovery facility (MRF) situated in the National Industries Park in Jebel Ali. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, ...

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Mohammed honours winners of second Emiratisation award

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, honoured the winners of the second Emiratisation Award at the Emirates Palace. The ceremony was attended by HH Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, and HH ...

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Sheikh Khalifa urges all join hands to protect UAE’s natural resources

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that promoting environmental protection requires achieving a balance between economic and social growth, protecting the environment and ensuring the sustainability of its natural resources, noting that the leadership will stay the course laid by the nation’s Founding Father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to ...

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MoFAIC honours strategic partners, business leaders

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) honoured its strategic partners and various business leaders, on the sidelines of the 14th Ambassadors and Heads of Diplomatic Missions Forum, in the presence of Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State. At the start of the event, which aimed to appreciate the efforts of the honourees ...

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Abu Dhabi Airports to back humanitarian initiatives

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Airports has announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), to enhance its role in community, charitable and humanitarian initiatives. The new agreement also defines frameworks of cooperation humanitarian services and fundraising and supports relevant government strategies at a local and international level. Under the agreement, Abu Dhabi Airports ...

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Dubai Economy sees 34% rise in trademark file registration

DUBAI / WAM The Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP), sector at Dubai Economy announced a 34 percent increase in trademark files and a 127 percent increase in commercial agency files registered in 2019 compared to the previous year. Trademark files registered at the CCCP in 2019 reached 5,157 and 50 commercial agency files were also registered during the same ...

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