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SHARJAH / WAM Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, has been conferred the ‘Outstanding Achievement Award’ by the Aviation Achievement Awards, at this year’s Aviation Annual Gala Evening. The award is in recognition of the carrier’s robust performance over the last 12 months where it continued to expand and maintain a steady growth. ...

Dubai / WAM The UAE Cabinet reaffirmed on Sunday that the UAE will remain a firm supporter of the Arab identity of Jerusalem and of the legal status established by all international conventions as well as of the rights of the Palestinian people. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of ...

Dubai / WAM National Bank of Fujairah (NBF), announced that it has joined Nasdaq Dubai’s rapidly expanding Islamic financing ‘Murabaha Platform’, which offers unique advantages to financial institutions and clients seeking Sharia’a-compliant solutions and trading opportunities. NBF is the first conventional bank to join the Nasdaq Dubai Murabaha Platform since the platform’s launch in 2014. The bank rolled out its ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Emirates is spreading the festive joy with treats across all cabin classes this December. Customers travelling for the holidays will enjoy several Christmas specials both on the ground and on board from food to entertainment. Festive menus are back In addition to the regionally inspired cuisine served on board, Emirates is bringing back its Christmas menu ...

Dubai / Emirates Business The CEOs Advisory Council of UAE Banks Federation (UBF), a professional representative on Sunday comprising 48 member banks operating in the UAE, held its fourth meeting of the year in Dubai to review the progress of the federation’s initiatives mainly on digitization standard for the blockchain, as well as SMEs access to finance “The meeting was ...

Dubai / WAM Global trade enabler, DP World, was recognised for its world leading business standards and practices, winning two awards at the Transport Arabia Excellence Awards 2017, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chief Executive of Emirates Group. DP World – UAE Region won the ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The region’s first Clean Air Forum and Future Air Quality Technology Exhibition by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), and the Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi ( ADDED), was opened on Sunday by Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. The event began with a welcome address by Razan Khalifa ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Countries in the Middle East region continue to remain significant markets for the latest homeland security and policing equipment and solutions, as governments prioritise the maintenance of a safe and secure society. This continued trend is evident as the 20th edition of Intersec expects more than 100 of the 1,300-plus exhibitors to showcase their frontline range ...

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has honoured 22 managers, heads of departments and employees following the completion of the fourth phase of its ‘Innovation Champions’ programme. The freezone is the first government entity to complete all stages of the Global Innovation Management Institute programme which falls in line with the DAFZA Innovation Strategy. The programme undertook ...

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced the ‘Ejari’ smart application protects the rights of all parties in the real estate sector, including owners, tenants and property management companies. Following new upgrades introduced by DLD, the application has gained an even higher level of efficiency in enhancing user productivity. Mohamed Yahya, Deputy Executive Director of the Rental Affairs ...