Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business ADNOC Distribution announced that its Vehicle Inspection Centres (VICs) in Abu Dhabi processed more than 350,000 light vehicles during the first five months of 2017. These inspections were performed at 21 centres across the Emirate, including 8 centres in Abu Dhabi and its suburbs, 6 centres in Al Ain and 7 centres in Al Dhafra ...
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UAE working to boost Emiratisation
Geneva / WAM The UAE is working to increase Emiratis’ share in jobs in the future as part of a comprehensive vision for innovation-based sustainable development, said Humaid bin Demas Al Suwaidi, Assistant Under-Secretary at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. To achieve this goal, the UAE has adopted multi-pronged strategies for economic development in the run-up to the ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi Airport Interchange 68% complete: Musanada
Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi General Services Company (Musanada), has announced that 68 percent of the AED678 million upgraded road network and interchange project at Abu Dhabi International Airport has been completed. The project will connect the new terminal of Abu Dhabi International Airport to the Abu Dhabi – Shahama, E10, highway and will provide a direct access to ...
Read More »DIFC company completes multibillion dollar merger
DUBAI / WAM Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has welcomed Hapag-Lloyd to the centre following the successful completion of its multibillion Dollar merger with United Arab Shipping Company Limited (UASC), a DIFC company. The transaction is one of the largest ever mergers involving a DIFC company or any company based in the Gulf region. With 230 vessels and a combined ...
Read More »Cruise visitors to Abu Dhabi up 48%
Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of the Emirate’s commercial and community ports as well as Khalifa Industrial Zone, KIZAD, has announced the close of its best-ever cruise season at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal with the maiden call of Princess Cruise Lines’ Majestic Princess. The company recorded a growth for the year with ...
Read More »Nakheel calls for bids for Nad Al Sheba Mall
DUBAI / WAM Master developer Nakheel has released a construction tender for Nad Al Sheba Mall, its new, 1.4 million square foot shopping, dining and entertainment destination in Nad Al Sheba area of Dubai. The move comes a month after Nakheel Malls began leasing at Nad Al Sheba Mall, which will have 200 shops, restaurants and entertainment outlets, medical clinic ...
Read More »Central Bank holds 4th meeting
ABU DHABI / WAM The Board of Directors of the UAE Central Bank has held its 4th meeting for 2017 under the chairmanship of Khalifa Mohammed Al Kindi, Chairman of the Board. The meeting was attended by Khalid Juma Al Majid, Deputy Chairman, Mubarak Rashed Al Mansoori, the Governor, and Board members.
Read More »Masdar consortium closes financing for third phase of Dubai solar park
Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The financing for Phase 3 of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai has been completed. This marks the latest significant milestone for the Masdar-led consortium, with EDF Group’s subsidiary, EDF Energies Nouvelles, which is developing the 800 MW project in partnership with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). A sophisticated financing ...
Read More »91% of food firms in Dubai comply with hygiene regulations
Dubai / WAM Inspections carried out by Dubai Municipality before and during the first week of the Holy Month of Ramadan have confirmed that 91 percent of food establishments that display food outside are complying with the hygiene regulations of the Municipality. The inspection also found eight foodstuff warehouses that are non-compliant. Sultan Ali Al Tahir, Head of Food Inspection ...
Read More »Dubai Chamber distributes 1,000 Ramadan gift packs to dhow sailors
Dubai / Emirates Business The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently organised a series of charitable activities to mark Zayed Humanitarian Day and the support the UAE’s Year of Giving initiative. Organised in collaboration with the Angel Appeal charitable initiative, more than 100 Chamber employees volunteered their time to pack 1,000 Ramadan gift packs containing personal items and distributed ...
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