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  Abu Dhabi / WAM ADNOC Distribution hosted an event to honour the winners of its ‘Oasis of Surprises’ promotional campaign, which gave customers of ADNOC Oasis convenience stores a chance to win a total of 295 prizes worth AED1 million. The company conducted the second and final draw of the campaign at the end of February. Saeed Mubarak Al Rashdi, ...

  DUBAI / Emirates Business The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently concluded a successful trade mission to India which was organised to facilitate economic cooperation and explore trade and investment opportunities in the country. The trade mission, part of the Chamber’s Global Business Forum roadshow, was joined by dignitaries, officials and businessmen, who visited Mumbai and Ahmedabad, and ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Emirates Classification Society ‘Tasneef’ recently showcased its key 2017 first quarter achievements at the Naval Defence Exhibition and Conference 2017 ‘NAVDEX’ in Abu Dhabi. The event also provided the opportunity for Tasneef to establish strategic partnerships with similar organisations exhibit its projects and connect with customers. Tasneef made significant headway strengthening its industry relationships ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business UAE is ranked no. 1 for the highest Fiber to the Home (FTTH) penetration in 2016 among all its global counterparts, according to the leading industry body FTTH Council. The council published its annual report recently that highlighted UAE with a coverage of 93.7 percent compared to countries such as Qatar (87.9 percent), Singapore ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business As part of its strategy to provide the region’s leading sustainable tourist destinations, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), has begun implementing the stunning Kalba Kingfisher Lodge, its latest ground-breaking eco-tourism project, in collaboration with the Sharjah Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA). Shurooq said that the five-star hospitability project, featuring a tented camp ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE has been ranked as one of the world’s largest donor countries in terms of development aid, British Ambassador to the UAE, Philip Parham, has said. He added this has happened in record time. “The UAE and the United Kingdom have a proven track record in aid donations as they have exceeded the goal ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi General Services Company (Musanada) announced that work is progressing as scheduled on the Delma School Project, to be eventually handed over to Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC). This forms part of Musanada’s contribution to achieve the objectives of Abu Dhabi Plan, enhancing the development of a promising generation to engage in serving the ...

  BUENOS AIRES / WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation met with Foreign Minister of Argentina, Susana Mabel Malcorra. Sheikh Abdullah was accorded an official reception upon his arrival at the venue. The national anthems of the UAE and Argentine were played, followed by an inspection of the Guard of Honour ...

  Dubai / WAM The economic development in the UAE accelerated with the integration of federal and local laws and regulations, along with the world-class infrastructure in the country, Vice President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has said. He added, this has established the foundations for a strong and diversified economy ...

  Dubai / WAM Some 914 Emirati men and women were employed by 111 financial and banking institutions in 75 days through Government Accelerators, a government approach that was launched last year to accelerate the achievement of the National Agenda of the UAE Vision 2021, according to Saqr bin Ghobash Saeed Ghobash, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation. Of these, 774 ...