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  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Saeed Mubarak Al Rashdi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC Distribution, on Tuesday launched the new ADNOC Xpress concept of petrol stations in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Part of ADNOC Distribution’s expanding network, the new Xpress stations are set to service the most congested areas of Abu Dhabi city and its suburbs. The ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Trade, the single window for cross-border trade and a DP World company, shortlisted nominees for its 9th E-Services Excellence Award (ESEA). Winners will be announced at the annual awards ceremony to be held next month under the patronage of HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai. ESEA recognises ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business Knowledge without Borders (KwB), the Sharjah-based cultural initiative which provided more than 2 million free books to the Emirate’s residents with its ‘Home Library’ project, launched a photo-focussed social media competition where two winners are given an ipad every day until February 1. Called ‘My Home Library’, entrants should take the most creative photos of ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) is offering all UAE-based mixed media artists the opportunity to participate in a new exhibition, in March at the Al Qattara Arts Centre in Al Ain. The exhibition, entitled Collage, will showcase a selection of mixed media works, where essentially the artwork can be made ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) deposited AED1.47 billion into the Central Bank of Sudan (CBOS) to secure increased liquidity and stimulate economic growth in Sudan. Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of ADFD, signed an agreement to that effect with Hazim Abdegadir Ahmed Babiker, Governor and Chairman of the Board of the CBOS. Reaffirming the ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Navdeep Suri, Indian Ambassador to the UAE, has praised the exceptional ties between the UAE and India, which have witnessed unprecedented development in investment and trade relations, among others. India will welcome His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces on 26 ...

  DUBAI / REUTERS Dubai ports operator DP World said it was partnering with Canadian pension fund manager Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec to create an investment vehicle worth $3.7bn that would invest in ports and terminals worldwide. DP World will hold a 55% share in vehicle while Caisse de dépôt, a long-term institutional investor that manages funds ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) on Monday announced that over 800 media representatives from around the world will cover the upcoming editions of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), and Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2017. Held in collaboration with UAE Armed Forces under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al ...

  DUBAI / WAM Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al-Nuaimi, the UAE Minister of Infrastructure Development, met Wilfred Ali, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi to the UAE, and discussed ways to strengthen relations between the two countries in various fields. The meeting, held on Monday at the Ministry’s headquarters in Dubai, was also attended by Andrew Chifukwa, Vice ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business The UAE ranked first in the global assessment of travel destinations with the best developed Halal ecosystems, according to the 2016-2017 Global Islamic Economy Report developed and produced by Thomson Reuters. The country is followed by Malaysia and Turkey in the global ranking system that evaluated the countries based on four criteria: inbound Muslim travel, ...