MECCA / WAM The UAE condemned as a ”flagrant violation of international law” acts of terrorism on commercial ships in its regional waters and drone attacks on two pump stations in Saudi Arabia, said HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, while delivering the UAE speech at the 14th Summit of ...
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Dewa promotes electricity and water conservation in Ramadan
DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), organised an awareness programme during the Holy Month of Ramadan to promote the importance of using electricity and water sensibly and avoiding waste, as well as highlighting steps that can be taken to reduce consumption. The programme, that the authority Dewa provides on its website and smart app, supports Dewa’s strategy ...
Read More »SBA highlights Sharjah investment prospects at BookExpo America
NEW YORK / WAM The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), met American and international publishers at BookExpo America to highlight the diverse investment opportunities in the publishing sector in Sharjah, and the incentives and facilities available in the UAE. The authority, the only Arab representative at the North American event, reviewed Sharjah’s year-long calendar of cultural events, which provides a window ...
Read More »Dubai’s Ramadan food trade hits AED8.3bn in Q1
Dubai / WAM The latest statistics from Dubai Customs revealed the value of the emirate’s external trade in Ramadan foodstuff during the first quarter of 2019. The trade during the period amounted to as much as AED8.3 billion. The foodstuffs traded weighed a total of 1.5 million tonnes. The products included, meats, sugar, vegetables, flour, rice, nuts, bottled water, juice ...
Read More »Emirates to serve Muscat with A380 service
Dubai / Emirates Business Emirates is gearing up for a big summer in Muscat with the deployment of double daily A380 flights from 1 July. The airline will operate the A380 on EK 862/863 and EK864/865 to and from Muscat International Airport (MCT). Muscat will become Emirates’ shortest scheduled A380 flight, flying a distance of 340 kilometres each way. The ...
Read More »Marina Mall Abu Dhabi to host 24-hour Eid sale
Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Marina Mall Abu Dhabi invites family and friends to celebrate Eid Al Fitr with a host of diverse and exciting activities, offers and entertainment. Shopping enthusiasts are in for a major treat for Eid, as several outlets in the mall will be open for 24 hours on June 5, Wednesday, as part of the Department ...
Read More »Sharjah Publishing City signs deal to open print-on-demand service
New York / Emirates Business Signalling a landmark achievement for the UAE publishing sector, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) and Ingram’s Lightning Source have signed an agreement to bring the world’s best print-on-demand (POD) service to Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPCFZ). The agreement was signed by HE Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, Chairman of SBA, and Shawn Morin, President ...
Read More »Japan imports 21.564 mmb of crude from UAE in April
Tokyo / WAM Japan imported from the United Arab Emirates 21.564 million barrels of crude oil in April 2019, data released by the Agency of Energy and Natural Resource in Tokyo showed. This accounts for 23.7 percent of Japan’s total crude imports, the agency that belong to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, said. Arab oil accounted for 84%, ...
Read More »UAE plays leading role to ensure overall public health, says Al Zeyoudi
ABU DHABI / WAM Naming the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi, as the host of the World Organisation for Animal Health’s sub-regional representation office, confirms the country’s pioneering role to develop intern- -ational standards to ensure the overall public health and the well-being of animals, said Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. The World Organisation ...
Read More »3,200 Emirati families benefitted from ‘Abu Dhabi social support’
Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority announced that since launching in January 2019, 3,200 low-income Emirati families have benefitted from phase one of the Abu Dhabi Social Support Programme. The Programme’s core objective is to improve living conditions for low-income Emirati families in Abu Dhabi by providing financial and employability support to partners for family members ...
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