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Abu Dhabi plants 1 million mangrove seeds by drone

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has successfully planted one million mangrove seeds using drones as part of the first phase of a drone mangrove plantation project supporting the Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative. The Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative was announced in February 2021 during Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge’s landmark visit to the UAE, ...

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Arada awards deal for Sharjah hotel complex

  Sharjah / WAM Arada awarded a major contract to build the four buildings in the Vida Aljada hotel complex, which is located at the Aljada megaproject in Sharjah. The contract will result in the construction of the 175-room Vida Aljada hotel, as well as 255 branded residences and 149 branded serviced apartments, all of which are based in Aljada’s ...

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Sharjah promotes its diverse opportunities at Asian forum

  Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) participates in the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) in Hong Kong. Led by Muhammed Al Musharakh, CEO, Invest in Sharjah, Marwan Saleh Alichla, Director, Investment Promotion & Support (Invest in Sharjah), Invest in Sharjah’s team participation aims to showcase the emirate’s diverse investment opportunities to international investors and business leaders ...

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Cricketers Dwayne Bravo, Pollard receive UAE golden visa from JBS

Dubai / Gulf Time International cricket stars Dwayne Bravo and Keiron Pollard received their UAE Golden Visas from JBS Group of Companies, a well- known business setup company in the UAE. Team JBS had prepared a lavish reception for the two legendary stars at the main office of JBS Group at Al- Qiyadha, JBS Government Transaction Center. The JBS Group ...

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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi opens mega-coaster

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Ferrari World Abu Dhabi on Thursday unveiled Mission Ferrari, the world’s most immersive mega-coaster and the latest addition to its exhilarating mix of rides. Mission Ferrari joins Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s unique lineup of attractions which have long taken guests on exhilarating experiences for over a decade. Equipped with the latest advancements in the industry, ...

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Abu Dhabi plants one million mangrove seeds by drone

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has successfully planted one million mangrove seeds using drones as part of the first phase of a drone mangrove plantation project supporting the Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative. The Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative was announced in February 2021 during Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge’s landmark visit to the ...

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UAE appoints Sultan Al Jaber as president-designate for COP28

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Under the directive of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Court, on Thursday appointed Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber as President-Designate for the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28). Shamma Al Mazrui, UAE Minister of State for Youth ...

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Abu Dhabi and Iran discuss potential for economic cooperation

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, met with Dr Mahdi Safari, Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and an accompanying economic delegation at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Abu Dhabi. A series of meetings was held to discuss the potential for ...

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Emirates NBD issues 3-year dirham-denominated bond

DUBAI / WAM Emirates NBD has announced the successful pricing of its inaugural AED1 billion dirham-denominated bond, the first such issue by a UAE bank. The group’s bond sale will support the further development of a medium-term bond yield curve and facilitate access to financing for UAE corporations. The three-year bond saw strong demand, with the order book peaking at ...

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UAE leaders wish Sultan of Oman on accession anniversary

  Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman, on the anniversary of his accession to power. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, dispatched a similar message ...

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