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DXB records 7.4% surge in passenger traffic in first quarter

  Dubai / WAM Passenger traffic at the world’s number one airport for international passenger numbers, Dubai International (DXB) climbed 7.4 percent during the first quarter of 2017 to 22,496,596 compared to 20,948,690 recorded during the same period last year, according to traffic results released by Dubai Airports on Tuesday. The year to date totals follow March results which saw a ...

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Emiratis proved their loyality in performing national duties

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, praised the citizens of the UAE for supporting charitable and humanitarian projects and contributing to the community. The citizens of the UAE have proved their loyalty in performing national duties, their sense of responsibility ...

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Mohamed, Blackstone CEO discuss economic, investment cooperation

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received Stephen Schwarzman, CEO of Blackstone, a US-based company which works in the financial and investment services field. Sheikh Mohamed and Schwarzman discussed cooperation and coordination between the Emirati investment and financial institutions and ...

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ERC sends more aid to Somalia

  Abu Dhabi / WAM A ship carrying 4,259 tonnes of relief items from the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) left the UAE on Tuesday for Berbera Port in Somalia to support the people who have been displaced and affected by famine and to enhance their humanitarian situation. The aid, which is worth AED10.3 million, includes food, shelter materials, clothes, blankets, mattresses, ...

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Mohamed briefed on maritime trade

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Tuesday received a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Ports Company, ADPC, headed by Dr Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and ADPC Chairman. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed was briefed on ...

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Sheraa, Air Arabia launch ‘new plan’ for budding entrepreneurs

  Sharjah / Emirates Business Coming on the heels of its successful inaugural accelerator showcase day, Sheraa – a launch pad for aspiring entrepreneurs in the UAE – is making swift progress to expand the portfolio of industries tapped by its growing community of budding entrepreneurs. The latest addition comes in the form of a collaboration with Air Arabia, the ...

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UAE, Turkmenistan discuss cooperation in search and rescue

  ABU DHABI / WAM Yusup Muhammetgulyyev, Deputy Minister of Defence of Turkmenistan, praised the level of preparedness, expertise, high technological systems, and the modern devices used by the National Search and Rescue Centre in the UAE. He made the statement during his visit to the centre on Tuesday, where he was received by Obaid Saif Al Zahmi, Deputy General ...

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Sharjah Airport Authority to highlight expansion plans at ATM 2017

  SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Airport Authority will highlight the airport’s latest achievements, expansion plans and services during its participation in the Arabian Travel Market Exhibition (ATM 2017) taking place in the Dubai World Trade Centre until April 27. The Arabian Travel Market is the global meeting place for the travel trade. Sharjah Airport Authority will be participating under the umbrella ...

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GCC roaming rates slashed for UAE customers: TRA

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Telecommunication Regularity Authority (TRA) announced the implementation of price caps for Intra-GCC roaming services by UAE-based mobile operators resulting from the implementation of TRA Directive No. 04 of 2015 regarding Mobile Roaming Charges issued in September 2015. As a result, on average, the international roaming prices for UAE customers who travel to GCC countries ...

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Dubai Aero reaches multi-billion deal to buy AWAS

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) reached an agreement to buy Dublin-based AWAS Aviation Capital Ltd. from UK private equity firm Terra Firma Capital Partners, DAE announced on Monday. The multi-billion deal will propel DAE, one of the Middle East’s biggest plane-leasing companies, into the top rank of global players in the field. The deal will swell the ...

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