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  Abu Dhabi / WAM Shareholders of the National Central Cooling Company, Tabreed, approved a dividend of 6.5 fils per share for the 2016 financial year, which represents an 8 percent increase on the dividend paid out in 2015. The dividend was approved by shareholders at the company’s Annual General Assembly which was chaired by Khaled Abdulla Al Qubaisi, Tabreed’s Vice ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) is spearheading a large delegation of more than 50 of the emirate’s leading hotels, tour operators, attractions and destination management companies to Germany to highlight the best of the emirate at one of the world’s largest travel and trade exhibitions to help build on last ...

  Sharjah / WAM The success of Pink Caravan’s journey should not be measured by the kilometres it travelled in the past six years, but by the number of detections, free screenings and medical advice provided by brave giving women who completely committed to the nation’s health and safety, HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) signed an agreement with Emirates Islamic Bank, whereby both parties will collaborate to support efforts to mark the Year of Giving 2017. In the agreement, the Foundation and Emirates Islamic pledge to exchange knowledge and expertise, and to launch joint initiatives and projects to promote social ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Mother of the Nation Festival (MOTN), the largest of its kind in Abu Dhabi which pays tribute to the values and extensive contributions of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, will mark International Women’s Day by celebrating women’s role in Emirati society. Highlighting the values instilled in every Emirati citizen by HH Sheikha Fatima bint ...

  Emirates Business Her Highness Dr Sheikha Shamma bint Mohammed Al Nahyan made a special visit to Etihad’s Global Business Service Solutions (GBSS) facility in Al Ain. Tuesday’s visit was part of Etihad Aviation Group’s (EAG) activities to mark International Women’s Day, recognised internationally on March 8 each year to celebrate the achievements of women. This year’s theme is ‘Be ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi University launched ‘ADU Year of Giving Strategy 2017’ with 60 initiatives, under patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region and President of the university’s Board of Regents. The move was in response to the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ...

  DUBAI / Emirates Business Noor Bank announced it has partnered with DAMAC Properties to offer attractive financing options for select residential units. Noor Bank is set to provide preferential terms for end-user financing to resident and non-resident clients. It has established dedicated team for DAMAC’s customers that will ensure highest quality of service delivery. Pawan Dhawan, Head of Home ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has continued to make improvements in the fuel efficiency of its fleet, resulting in substantial reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and reinforcing the sustainability credentials of the airline. The airline’s dedicated fuel efficiency team drove numerous initiatives across all operational functions of the business, saving ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The training system of the UAE Armed Forces is an essential foundation for preparing the UAE’s brave forces to face all possible challenges, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has said. The remarks were made on Monday while His Highness ...