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  Dubai / Gulf Time Mohammed Saeed Al Marzouki, Acting CEO of Hala China, thanked the embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the UAE, and Consulate General of China in Dubai for co-hosting the 2023 “Happy Chinese New Year” Grand Parade Conference, which is now just 10 days away, and inviting Hala China to be one of the ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Etihad Airways is boosting its flights to Bangkok, Thailand by doubling its frequency. From March 26, the airline will fly twice a day on the Abu Dhabi – Bangkok route, providing a total of 14 weekly nonstop services to Bangkok Airport (BKK). The flights will offer Etihad’s award-winning service and comfort across both Business and ...

Dubai / WAM Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) on Thursday announced the company’s programmes to inspire young people’s interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), reached more than 6,000 students in 2022. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics experts are essential for achieving the goals of the UAE’s Operation 300bn industrial growth strategy and UAE Centennial 2071. EGA employs some 1,500 ...

  Dubai / WAM dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has broken ground on its new, 20,000 m2 cargo warehouse which will add significant expansion to its operations at Erbil International Airport (EBL). The facility represents an investment of $14 million and will create up to 50 additional, direct jobs with dnata in Iraq. The foundation stone ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the friendly Islamic Republic of Pakistan. During the call, the two leaders reiterated their mutual commitment to further develop bilateral ties between Pakistan and the UAE and reviewed a number of regional and international issues ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The bilateral trade between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates is expected to grow double from the $10.6 billion volume achieved in 2021-2022, Pakistan’s top diplomat in the UAE said. The last calendar year recorded a $10.6 billion in trade “the highest volume Pakistan had in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region,” he added. ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, launched the Solar & Renewable Energy Business Group, to drive the uptake of renewable energy amongst businesses and the private sector in Dubai. “As the world shifts to renewable energy and a decarbonised economy, the establishment of the Solar & Renewable Energy Business Group ...

  Fujairah / Gulf Time In a nationwide first, National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) on Wednesday announced the introduction of CVVkey, a proven solution to online card fraud that can be used across all credit and debit cards issued by the bank. CVVkey will be a key element in NBF’s efforts to improve cybersecurity across its operations and protect its ...

  Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday launched the Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ with the ambitious goals of doubling the size of Dubai’s economy over the next decade, and consolidating its position among the top three global cities. HH Sheikh Mohammed ...

Dubai / WAM The 28th edition of the Dubai International Pharmaceutical Technologies Conference and Exhibition – Duphat 2023, is set to take place next week for three days starting on January 10 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The largest pharmaceutical gathering in the Middle East and Africa will witness its largest event size to date as it expects ...