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Estonian PM to lead ‘guest state’s’ delegation at WGS

DUBAI / WAM In recent years Estonia has emerged as one of the most advanced e-societies in the world. Headed by Prime Minister Juri Ratas, Estonia will be represented with the largest delegation at the seventh edition of the World Government Summit (WGS 2019). Prime Minister Ratas, along with Estonian ministers and advisors will share their experiences on the nation’s ...

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ADX signs pact with Saudi’s Edaa

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, the region’s leading financial market, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Securities Depository Center Company (Edaa), which is wholly-owned by the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) and the sole entity responsible for providing custody, registration, clearing and settlement services for securities traded on the Saudi Stock Exchange. The MoU was ...

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Bawabat Al Sharq Mall lines up big surprises, winning experiences

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Bawabat Al Sharq Mall, Abu Dhabi’s premier family shopping and leisure destination has lined-up one of the most exciting shopping and winning experiences. During its “Fall in Love with Abu Dhabi” promotion, the mall celebrates the season of love with its shoppers by giving them chances to win from three exceptional holidays. Three lucky shoppers ...

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Mohammed attends crowning of UAE endurance riders in Saudi

dubai / wam His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, witnessed the crowning of Emirati riders as winners of The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup in Al Ula, Saudi Arabia. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin ...

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Emirates, China Southern enter codeshare agreement

Dubai / Emirates Business Emirates and China Southern Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to progress a comprehensive reciprocal codeshare agreement, which is set to open up new destinations for passengers travelling between China and the Middle East and Africa. The partnership with the Guangzhou-based carrier also allows Emirates’ passengers to enjoy seamless connectivity on domestic flights within ...

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FTA launches drive on importance of issuing tax invoices in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is preparing to launch an awareness campaign on Tax Invoices on Sunday in Abu Dhabi markets, urging all businesses registered for Value Added Tax (VAT) to issue tax Invoices on all sales to protect consumer rights. The FTA had launched the campaign on January 28, in collaboration with Departments of ...

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‘Pope visit will help achieve humanitarian, cultural goals’

Abu Dhabi / WAM The visit by Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, to the UAE, beginning tomorrow, will help achieve humanitarian and cultural goals and highlight the UAE’s role as a bridge for cultural interaction, said Dr. Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC). In a statement made on Saturday to mark the historic ...

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Gargash meets UN officials in US

NEW YORK / WAM In meetings with senior United Nations (UN) officials and nongovernmental organizations this week, Dr. Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, reiterated UAE commitment to achieving a political solution to the conflict in Yemen, while expressing serious concerns about the continued obstruction of peace efforts in Yemen by the Iranian-backed Houthis. The minister reconfirmed the ...

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Global Conference of Human Fraternity opens in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Global Conference of Human Fraternity opened on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, with the participation of 700 leaders, thinkers and representatives of different faiths to discuss the critical importance of fraternity and peaceful coexistence. The conference is being held at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al ...

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