Abu Dhabi / WAM Adnec group announced Edge group as the strategic partner for the 16th edition of the International Defence Exhibition (Idex) and the 7th edition of the Naval Defence Exhibition (Navdex) 2023, which will be held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Organised in cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Defence, ...
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Dewa approves 92,183 NOC applications
Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has approved 92,183 No Objection Certificates (NOC) applications in 2022 as part of the Soqoor programme. It is the first government programme of its kind to evaluate consultants and contractors in Dubai and identify their compliance with the requirements, standards, terms and conditions, and guidelines when submitting NOC service applications ...
Read More »UAE condemns storming of Jenin camp by Israeli forces
Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE has condemned Israeli forces’ storming of the Palestinian camp of Jenin, which resulted in numerous deaths and injuries. In a statement, the ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) called upon Israeli authorities to assume responsibility for reducing escalation and instability in the region. Moreover, the ministry stressed the need to support all ...
Read More »Kezad to showcase infra for life sciences sector at Arab Health
Abu Dhabi / WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – Kezad group, the integrated trade, logistics, and industrial hub of Abu Dhabi, will showcase the competitive advantage the Emirate offers to researchers, manufacturers and distributors looking at Arab Health 2023. As the premier economic zone for life sciences in the Middle East and North Africa, Kezad already hosts many ...
Read More »â€˜Extreme Weekends’ begins at Sheikh Zayed Festival
Abu Dhabi / WAM “Extreme Weekends†has started at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba area. Attended by an intense crowd, the annual event is set to become another hit for visitors this year. The first day of the show welcomed motor cross and car drifting sports fans with impressive stunts and routines performed by international motorcyclists and ...
Read More »Wizz Air Abu Dhabi carried 1.2mn passengers in 2022
Abu Dhabi / WAM Wizz Air Abu Dhabi on Friday announced its operational results for 2022, operating more than 6,000 flights and transporting more than 1.2 million travellers. The national airline carried over 600,000 point-to-point passengers to the UAE in 2022, supporting the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is looking forward ...
Read More »Dewa approves 92,183 NOC applications in 2022
Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has approved 92,183 No Objection Certificates (NOC) applications in 2022 as part of the Soqoor programme. It is the first government programme of its kind to evaluate consultants and contractors in Dubai and identify their compliance with the requirements, standards, terms and conditions, and guidelines when submitting NOC service applications ...
Read More »Malabar Gold & Diamonds opens 300th showroom in Dallas, US
Dubai / Gulf Time The grand inauguration of the 300th global showroom of Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the 6th largest jewellery retailer globally with a strong retail network of 300 showrooms across 10 countries, was held in Dallas, US. Ms. Susan Fletcher, Collin County Commissioner and Jeff Cheney, Mayor of Frisco, Texas, jointly inaugurated the showroom in the presence ...
Read More »FAB net profit surges 7% to AED13.4 billion in 2022
Abu Dhabi / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has reported a group net profit of AED13.4 billion during 2022, up 7% year-on-year (yoy) compared to the same period in 2021, with earnings per share at AED1.18. HH Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Adviser and Chairman of FAB, said, “2022 was a year of continued strategic diversification ...
Read More »UAE leaders wish Indian president on Republic Day
Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu of India on the occasion of the Republic Day, which is observed on January 26. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also ...
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