ABU DHABI / Emirates Business ADNOC Distribution announced the successful completion of its ‘Oasis of Surprises’ promotional campaign by hosting the second and final draw that gave away 175 prizes including the campaign’s grand prizes – two brand new BMW 318i cars, two LG 65-inch UHD TV sets and one Etihad Holidays luxury package to Seychelles for two people. Launched ...
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ADNIC opens new office in Al Shamkha
ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), one of the leading regional multi-line insurance providers for corporates and individuals, opened a new Sales & Service Centre in Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Company’s (ADNOC) Vehicles Inspection Center ‘Salama’ in the Al Shamkha area. The opening was held alongside the ‘Salama’ Center opening ceremony and attended by ...
Read More »S Africa Visa Application Centre opened in Dubai
Dubai / Emirates Business In a move to bring enhanced visa application services to the residents of the UAE, the Embassy of South Africa launched a South Africa Visa Application Centre in Dubai. Services at the centre commenced on February 1. The centre was officially inaugurated by MK Lekgoro, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the UAE, ...
Read More »Etihad Airways wins 2016 Treasury of the Year award
ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Etihad Airways has been honoured with the 2016 Treasury of the Year award by Treasury Management International (TMI) for a string of achievements over the past 12 months. The annual TMI Corporate Recognition Awards, held in London, reflect achievements in treasury and finance policy, practice and innovation. The Abu Dhabi-based airline’s treasury department was once ...
Read More »â€˜National service builds generations capable of addressing challenges’
ABU DHABI / WAM The national service is one of the bedrocks for building generations who are capable of addressing challenges and instilling the values of loyalty, belonging and sacrifice for protecting the nation, preserving its achievements and gains, spurring national development and consolidating the nation’s security and stability, said His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown ...
Read More »ADX-listed companies pay AED22.7bn cash dividends
ABU DHABI / WAM A total of 43 out of the 66 public-listed local and foreign companies on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced cash dividends worth AED22.7 billion in 2016. The cash dividends paid by the listed companies grew by 9 percent compared to 2015 when it stood at AED20.8 billion. The number of local and foreign ...
Read More »COAD stresses implementation of Abu Dhabi Plan’s initiatives
ABU DHABI / WAM COAD, the Competitiveness Office of Abu Dhabi of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) announced its 2017-2021 strategy during a workshop held at the Department’s headquarters in the presence of representatives of more than 18 local and federal governmental entities. The COAD’s 2017-2021 Strategy stresses the importance of implementing several strategic initiatives in line ...
Read More »FNC committee discussing draft law on trade of crude products
DUBAI / WAM The Federal National Council (FNC) Technical Affairs, Energy and Mineral Resources Committee continued discussing a draft federal law on the trading of oil products, during its fifth meeting for the Second Ordinary Session of the 16th Legislative Chapter at its headquarters in Dubai. The meeting was presided over by Mohammed Ali Al Kamali, Head of the ...
Read More »Mohammed tours Gulfood 2017
Dubai /Â WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, toured on Monday the Gulfood 2017, a food and beverage commodity expo, held at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chief Executive of Emirates Group HHSheikh Ahmed ...
Read More »Dubai Municipality distributes halal food accreditation certificates
Dubai /Â WAM Dubai Municipality has organised a ceremony at its stall at the Gulfood 2017 exhibition to distribute accreditation certificates to the certification bodies that oversee halal food products all over the world. In the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance and Chairman of Dubai Municipality, Eng. ...
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