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ABU DHABI / WAM  The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) has showcased the success and impact of the UAE nuclear energy sector at the 5th annual IAEA International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power in the 21st Century, which is taking place in Washington DC, United States. The conference brings together ministers, policymakers, senior officials and experts to engage in high-level ...

Dubai / Gulf Time Emirates will be showcasing its Airbus A319 aircraft this year at Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2022. Emirates Executive, the airline’s luxury private jet will be on display on November 1 to visitors who want a glimpse into the spectacular world of private luxury flying on Emirates. Emirates Executive was introduced in 2013, complete with luxury interiors, ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE Ministry of Finance announced amendments to some provisions of the Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax (VAT), which will be effective from January 1, 2023. The amendments were made are in line with international best practice in light of the GCC Unified VAT Agreement. They are based on past experiences, ...

Dubai / WAM In conjunction with Cyber Security Month, which is observed in October every year, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has added a new channel to raise awareness among its employees about the importance of information security to enhance their skills in facing cyber challenges and threats. In addition to internal bulletins, emails and participation in training courses, ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec) announced the conclusion of its preparations to host the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference 2022 (Adipec) from October 31 until November 3. The centre has prepared its facilities and infrastructure to host this global event, which is the biggest in its sector and brings together specialists in the petroleum ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has launched a new platform dedicated to increasing capital investment in technology companies, including startups from the region’s leading family offices. Tech “Barza” – meaning majlis – is an exclusive capital club that targets regional family offices for exclusive access to Hub71’s vibrant community of almost 200 startups to accelerate ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM     The International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) kicked off its twenty-fourth Council meeting on Thursday in Abu Dhabi. The biannual two-day meeting, chaired this year by Uruguay, gathers more than 400 delegates from 108 countries to discuss the world’s energy transition ahead of the annual UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sham el-Sheikh, Egypt. “We are staring ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The United Arab Emirates welcomed joint cooperation between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in light of the agreement reached by the two parties. The UAE affirmed its support for efforts by the Arab Republic of Egypt to implement the necessary economic and structural reforms to ensure the preservation of strong, ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM  President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Karl Nehammer, Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria, have witnessed the signing of a Strategic Energy Security and Industrial Cooperation (Sesic) partnership between the UAE and Austria. The Sesic will focus on projects of mutual interest in refined products, liquefied natural gas (LNG), renewables, and ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The first Etihad Airways flight to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied by ITOCHU Corporation and Neste took off from Tokyo Narita airport on Thursday. The pioneering flight, EY871 departed Tokyo Narita, was the result of a partnership in which ITOCHU provided Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Etihad, the UAE national airline, making Etihad the ...