Abu Dhabi / WAM A number of international experts on human rights reiterated that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a pioneer in human rights and has become a prominent partner in advancing the human rights worldwide. The experts noted that the UAE is also a partner in decision-making on global human rights, especially with its winning of membership ...
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Abu Dhabi / WAM Air Arabia Abu Dhabi announced the launch of its two new routes from Abu Dhabi to Baghdad and Erbil in Iraq. The new direct flights will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport to both Baghdad International Airport and Erbil International Airport with a frequency of two flights per week starting from June 22. Adel Al Ali, ...
Read More »Dubai / WAM Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower) and Dubai Maritime City (DMC) have entered into an agreement to provide district cooling services to the DMC project. The cooling capacity of the project is more than 63,000 Refrigeration Tonnes (RT). The agreement was signed by Ahmad bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, and Sultan bin Sulayem, Group Chairman ...
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Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Abu Dhabi hosts five marine championships this weekend in a special carnival for the marine sports enthusiasts. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, the championships will be held at the UAE capital’s breakwater starting from February 23-26. First round of Abu Dhabi Grand Kingfishing Championship will start on Thursday and will last ...
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New York / WAM The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted a Presidential Statement opposing unilateral measures that obstruct prospects for a two-state solution in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, with the support of all council members. This important decision was facilitated by the United Arab Emirates, which currently serves as an elected member of the council. “The UAE is ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi / WAM HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), Chairwoman of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), and the “Mother of the Nation†opened the Global Summit of Women 2023 in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The two-day event is being organised by the ...
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Sharjah / WAM Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah, met with Manuel Tovar Rivera, the Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment of Costa Rica, to discuss strengthening collaboration between their respective regions. The parties discussed trade, food security, and the transportation of goods sector, with the aim of identifying ways to benefit ...
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Abu Dhabi / WAM Edge group has on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BAE Systems, a global leader in advanced technology solutions, to explore potential collaboration and co-creation opportunities to enhance technologies and capabilities across the UAE. Under the MoU announced at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (Idex), the new strategic partnership will see both ...
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Dubai / WAM Dubai Chambers on Tuesday unveiled a series of accomplishments for 2022 during a media briefing at its headquarters, demonstrating its diverse initiatives to support Dubai’s business community and dedication to realising its strategic goals in alignment with the city’s future development plans. Present at the event were Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, the Chairman of Dubai Chambers, ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (Adib) announced that it had saved five million sheets of paper in 2022 through its ongoing Al Ghaf paperless programme. This initiative supported the bank in eliminating paper usage significantly at branches through digital banking solutions. As part of Adib’s 2025 growth strategy, Al Ghaf Programme underlines the bank’s commitment to ...
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