Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2020 will begin a new decade of ambitious global work to achieve the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), for 2030. With the start of a new decade, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week is a key event in the world of sustainability, as it gathers specialists and experts from around 175 countries and ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM Denmark has selected the United Arab Emirates as its only partner in the Middle East for its Carbon Diplomacy, a top Danish diplomat told the Emirates News Agency, WAM. “A significant aspect in bilateral relations is the importance Denmark attaches to the UAE with regard to cooperation in energy, environment and climate change,” Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin, ...
Read More »ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways will waive flight changes for Australian residents affected by the ongoing bushfires in the country. In a statement released on Monday, the UAE flag carrier said, “In response to the country’s devastating bushfires, Etihad Airways will waive flight change fees for Australian residents affected by this ongoing national emergency.” “The waivers will apply for ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, highlighted the developing bilateral economic ties between the UAE and the Czech Republic, supported by the mutual keenness of their leaderships to reinforce them. He made this statement while receiving Jiri Slavik, Czech Ambassador to the UAE, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Economy, in the presence ...
Read More »ABU DHABI / WAM In a rare comparative study, medieval knights, charging horses and courtly tales from west Asia and Europe will be displayed side by side at Louvre Abu Dhabi’s upcoming exhibition, ‘Furusiyya: The Art of Chivalry between East and West’. Taking place from February 19 to May 30, the immersive presentation will encompass over 130 artefacts, from medieval ...
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DUBAI / Emirates Business With the rising popularity of vegan meals amongst its customers, Emirates is celebrating Veganuary on board by including an additional plant-based option on its menus for the month of January. While vegan meals can be pre-booked on all flights and classes, this is the first time Emirates is including a readily available vegan option on its ...
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Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Awards organising committee has announced the end of the nomination period for the Awards’ 10th cycle following a successful campaign that saw community-wide participation. For the first time in its 15-year history, the nomination process for the Abu Dhabi Awards was completely digitised. This change simplified the process for citizens and residents who ...
Read More »SHARJAH / WAM The Expo Centre Sharjah said that preparations are underway to launch the 16th Steel Fab 2020, the region’s premier steel and metal industry event, from 13th to 16th January, 2020. “Our ongoing work and preparations for hosting the 16th Steel Fab 2020 indicate that the upcoming edition will cater to the needs of exhibitors who want to ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM Ahmed Mohammed Sherif Al Khouri, Director-General of the Federal Transport Authority-Land and Maritime, FTA, received Madiyar Menilbekov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the UAE, in his office in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, both sides discussed a range of leading initiatives and projects implemented by the FTA as part of its regulatory and organisational role in the ...
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DUBAI / WAM Reed Exhibitions will organise SiTL Middle East, a brand-new trade show focused on showcasing the latest developments in the transport and logistics sector, at Dubai South from 16th to 18th November, 2020, to allow government and industry stakeholders from across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia to access leading technologies that increase efficiency and reduce costs ...
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