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Dubai gets one of largest roof-top arrays in Mena

DUBAI / WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has inaugurated one of the largest single-rooftop arrays in the Middle East and North Africa, a 1.5 megawatt direct current (MWdc) photovoltaic generation project at Jebel Ali Power Station (JAPS), and successfully connected it to DEWA’s grid. This supports the Shams Dubai initiative, ...

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Senaat’s revenues exceed AED14bn

ABU DHABI / WAM Senaat General Holding Corporation (“Senaat” or “the Group”), a leading industrial holding company in Abu Dhabi, has recorded a strong performance for the year, registering revenues of approximately AED 14.04 billion for FY 2015, a 5 per cent increase from AED 13.42 billion in revenues achieved in FY 2014. The increase in revenues reflects a stronger ...

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ADM to build playgrounds for children’s worth AED30mn

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM) has unveiled the layout of 20 sites for children playgrounds to be constructed within parks during 2015-2016 at a cost of more than AED 30.542 million, spanning an area of over 14,000 square meters under the infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi Mainland – North. These projects, which come as part of ...

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Al Zeyoudi meets quarry operators

DIBBA / WAM Dr. Thani Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, met with some of the UAE’s crusher and quarry operators at the Fujairah Culture and Media Authority in Dibba, Fujairah. The meeting is part of Dr. Al Zeyoudi’s plans to conduct a series of visits to various parts of the country, aimed towards highlighting the Ministry’s commitment ...

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UAE, Portugal trade hits AED1.23bn

Sharjah / WAM The most effective ways of enhancing business between Sharjah and Portugal were high on the agenda at a key meeting organised by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in collaboration with AICEP Portugal Global Trade and Investment Agency. More than 50 business stakeholders attended the premium roundtable event, which was held at Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and ...

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Visa, Jumeriah deal brings exclusive benefits to cardholders across Mena

Dubai / Emirates Business Visa, a global payments technology company, and Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company on Saturday signed a multi-year partnership agreement. As part of the partnership, Visa cardholders across the Middle East and North Africa will have access to a series of value-added cardholder benefits at Jumeirah properties which will be rolled out throughout the course ...

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GAC to provide ‘logistics support’ to Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Dubai / Emirates Business Global shipping, logistics and marine services provider GAC has been confirmed as the official logistics partner for the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge (ADDC) international cross country rally for the second year running. The repeat partnership will see GAC support rally participants with a portfolio of through logistics services from their port of origin to the UAE ...

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Masdar City’s innovative approach drives growth

Abu Dhabi / WAM Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments, will undergo significant expansion over the next five years driven by its emergence as a hub for R&D and the commercialisation of clean technologies. “Around 35 percent of the planned built-up area will be completed over the next five years — up from ...

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Goody ventures into UAE’s lucrative FMCG sector

Sunaina Rana / Emirates Business The United Arab Emirates is one of the largest consumers of international and domestic brands across the region. The country is also considered a safe haven within the Middle East, with well-developed infrastructure and a tax-free environment. Gauging the immense scope in the industry, Saudi Arabia’s leading packaging company Goody is all set to collaborate ...

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