ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Monday announced the launch of the Abu Dhabi Exports ...
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World’s cooperation necessary for energy transition
Abu Dhabi / WAM The World Energy Council (WEC) Co-Chair Jean-Marie Dauger has said that there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution to the global energy transition. During the 24th World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi, Dauger told the Emirates News Agency (WAM), that the pace of change in the industry is accelerating quite dramatically. “We know there are number ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi launches free Wi-Fi on public buses
Abu Dhabi / WAM The Integrated Transport Center in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has launched in cooperation with Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du), a free Wi-Fi service project on public transport buses in the emirate. This project was launched during a media tour with the participation of a number of media representatives to experience the first bus in Abu ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi leading efforts to shape global energy future
ABU DHABI / WAM The upcoming 24th World Energy Conference 2019 will crown Abu Dhabi’s efforts to face the challenges of the global energy sector and shape a brighter future, as well as become the world’s energy capital, according to Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry. During an interview with the Emirates News Agency ...
Read More »SCI spends AED2.5 billion on charitable projects
SHARJAH / WAM As part of its charitable and humanitarian projects within the UAE and abroad from 2008-2018, Sharjah Charity International (SCI), spent AED2.5 billion in past decade on aid packages for underprivileged citizens and residents in UAE, payments for orphans, and the implementation of projects in some 110 developing countries across the world. This was documented in a report ...
Read More »Role of innovation in UAE’s green economy shift in focus at WGES
DUBAI / WAM The upcoming sixth edition of the World Green Economy Summit (WGES 2019), will showcase innovation, as well as the key achievements realised by the UAE to push forward its transformation to a green economy. The event will take place on October 20-21 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh ...
Read More »Work on Shah Gas Field, Mezairaa link road begins
Abu Dhabi / WAM The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), and the Abu Dhabi General Services Company Musanada have begun construction works on a link road between the Shah Gas Field and the Mezairaa area at an estimated value of AED158.4 million. In a statement, the ITC said that the construction of the Shah Field-Mezairaa link road project, spread over an ...
Read More »ADM launches infra project in Al Bahyah
Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM), is currently carrying out an internal roads and infrastructure project in Al Bahyah, at a cost of AED311 million. As part of the cooperation with its strategic partners, the municipality said it closed Swimming Pool No.1 in Al Bahyah on September 1, as its location is included in the area covered by ...
Read More »Dar Al Ber RAK branch sponsors 636 students
Dubai / WAM The Dar Al Ber Society Ras Al Khaimah branch announced that it had assisted 686 students to continue their education in public and private schools, colleges, institutes and universities. During the academic year 2018-2019, the charitable association paid the tuition fees of the students, which amounted to AED2,585,900. Ali Al Shehhi, Director of Dar Al Ber branch ...
Read More »Dubai Metro is a key pillar of our infrastructure, says VP
Dubai / WAM Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that development projects implemented across the UAE are chiefly aimed at ensuring the highest quality of life for all citizens and visitors. The projects aim to achieve the highest standards in accordance with global best practices. ...
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