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Etihad Airways celebrates 20th anniversary with fly-past at Yas Marina Circuit

ABU DHAB/ WAM Racing fans were treated to a spectacular, low-level fly-past just minutes before the start of the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix by aircraft from Title Sponsor Etihad Airways and Al Fursan Al Emarat, the UAE’s aerobatic display team. Coinciding with the airline’s 20th anniversary year, the Etihad Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner flew over the iconic start-finish line ...

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10 UAE aid trucks cross into Gaza

Al ARISH/ WAM In implementation of the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE is continuing its humanitarian aid drive to support the Palestinian people, as 10 Emirates Red Crescent trucks today crossed into Gaza carrying food aid. As part of Operation ‘Gallant Knight 3’, which aims to alleviate the suffering of civilians in ...

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AD Ports Group expands shipping operations in Kazakhstan with two new oil tankers

ABU DHABI/ WAM AD Ports Group, a leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, in collaboration with KazMorTransFlot (KMTF), national shipping company of Kazakhstan, fully-owned by the national Kazakhstan oil company – KazMunayGas (KMG), has announced the acquisition and commencement of operations of two state-of-the-art vessels designed for the transportation of Kazakhstan’s oil across the Caspian Sea.\ A naming ...

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UAE President, Sheikhs, state guests attend F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 at Yas Marina Circuit today. His Highness was joined at the event by Sheikhs, state guests and dignitaries. His Highness congratulated the drivers participating in the race and F1 fans around the world on the successful ...

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Mansour bin Zayed attends second day of Zayed Grand Prize Camel Race 2023

ABU DHABI/ WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, witnessed the second day of the Zayed Grand Prize Camel Race 2023, which was dedicated to ‘Al-Haqayeq’ category, at the Al Wathba camel racing track this evening. The race was also attended by Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al ...

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DFF’s Dubai Future Forum begins on November 27

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Future Forum, the world’s largest gathering of futurists, is set to kick off on November 27 and run until November 28. Organised by Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), the forum takes place at the Museum of the Future under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of ...

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Added unveils ‘SME Finance Facilitator’ to boost growth

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (Added) has launched the “SME Finance Facilitator” programme, in partnership with the Emirates Classification Society “Tasneef” and support of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), and leading banks, to improve SMEs access to financial services and enable them to grow further and play a greater role in ...

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NYUAD hosts Climate Action and Health event ahead of COP28

ABU DHABI / WAM The Institute at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will host a two-day Climate Action and Health Conference from November 27-28 as part of the university’s wide-ranging contribution to sustainability in the lead up to COP28. Featuring leading global experts, the event is organised in association with the Policy Committee of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, and ...

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Sharjah Ruler opens Al Tayyari Mosque in Dibba Al Hisn

SHARJAH/ WAM H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Sunday morning Al Tayyari Mosque. Located on the Corniche Road in the Mahlab area of Dibba Al Hisn, this mosque has the capacity to accommodate 800 worshippers, offering both indoor and outdoor prayer areas. Upon his arrival, the Ruler of Sharjah ...

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