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DUBAI / WAM Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) concluded a successful visit to Hong Kong, attracting buyers and importers eager to source products from Dubai to Far Eastern markets. The visit, led by Mohammed Al Kamali, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Exports, marked the first anniversary of the Overseas Trade Office, ...

DUBAI / WAM A UAE delegation, led by Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, concluded an official visit to Australia to promote collaboration on various environmental fronts. During the three-day visit, the delegates attended bilateral meetings with top Australian officials and toured multiple environmental and agricultural facilities in the country. At the Parliament House in ...

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) commissioned the 2MWp Solar Carport Project, at its headquarters and at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) building. Dewa launched the project last year as part of the Shams Dubai initiative, to increase reliance on clean energy, support the Smart Dubai initiative, and achieve its vision of becoming ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, signed an agreement to be the official shirt and main sponsor and partner of the Riyadh-based, Saudi Stars League team, Al Nassr FC. The multi-season partnership was signed at Etihad Airways’ Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi, and was attended by senior members of both organisations’ leadership ...

New York / Emirates Business dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has launched passenger handling operations at New York-JFK Airport. Already providing ground handling to over 50 airlines in the United States, this is a natural portfolio extension for dnata in New York. The launch customer is Copa Airlines, the flag carrier of Panama, which operates four ...

Dubai / WAM The 9th edition of Seatrade Maritime Middle East, the region’s biggest maritime exhibition, will run in Dubai World Centre on October 29-31 as part of UAE Maritime Week. Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Seatrade Maritime Middle East offers a dynamic, free-to-attend conference programme, including ...

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry concluded a study mission to India, which explored business opportunities in the country’s gems and jewellery sector. The study mission included visits to Mumbai and Delhi and coincided with the India International Jewellery Show, the largest event of its kind in India, where the Dubai Chamber hosted a seminar attended ...

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it will waive late membership fees in an effort to reduce the cost of doing business in Dubai and enhance the competitiveness of the emirate’s private sector. The move falls in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Bryan Thompson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports. Thompson brings with him more than 25 years of international experience in various areas of airport management and operations, including ANS, terminal operations, strategy and planning, in addition to infrastructure and corporate development. In his previous role as Senior Vice President — Development at ...

Dubai / WAM The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) and the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to share knowledge, promote Shari’ah-Compliant finance, and help foster Dubai as the global capital of Islamic economy. Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, CEO of DIEDC, and Les Male, CEO of DGCX, signed the agreement at ...