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  Dubai / WAM Enoc group announced that it was awarded the ‘Sword of Honour’ by British Safety Council for the second time; one of 94 organisations worldwide to have received this recognition. In addition, the group completed a best practice Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit by British Safety Council demonstrating its commitment towards the continual improvement of ...

  Abu DhabI / WAM The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an hosted its latest initiative “Community Clean Up!”, in Shawamekh and Shamkhah areas. The programme reflects Ma’an’s drive to support sustainable lifestyles in Abu Dhabi community through voluntary participation and efforts that can have positive and continuous social impacts that will benefit all citizens and residents. Through “Community Clean ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM As another successful year comes to a close, Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment destinations, rounds off its action-packed 2022 with over 80 awards and accolades. The destination and its plethora of world-class theme parks, luxury hotels, innovative experiences, resorts and acclaimed eateries, alongside unmatched customer services, has been ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday discussed, during a telephone conversation, with Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, the bilateral relations between their countries, and the prospects for boosting cooperation to serve the interests of their countries and peoples.

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Mubadala Health signed a partnership agreement with Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF) to provide exclusive healthcare services to ADPF-registered pensioners. The agreement will result in the implementation of a personal health programme for pensioners. All new pensioners will be immediately enrolled in the programme. The agreement will enhance cooperation between the two parties, in line ...

  Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, has opened sustainable corporate bank accounts with Citi and Standard Chartered Bank. EGA is amongst the first in the region to choose the accounts, which ensure cash balances are used to finance or refinance sustainability progress elsewhere ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Etihad Airways is set to strengthen air connectivity between the UAE and China next year, starting with an additional weekly frequency on its Abu Dhabi – Shanghai route. Subject to regulatory approval, from February 2023, the airline will fly to Pudong International Airport (PVG) two times per week using modern Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft. ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE has been ranked as the world’s leader in the field of technical and vocational education and training, in the Global Knowledge Index 2022, issued by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in cooperation with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation. This achievement is the fruit of the UAE’s efforts to achieve Sustainable ...

Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, has opened sustainable corporate bank accounts with Citi and Standard Chartered Bank (StanChart). EGA is amongst the first in the region to choose the accounts, which ensure cash balances are used to finance or refinance the sustainability progress elsewhere ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce has announced the establishment of the Zimbabwean Business Council with a main objective of promoting commercial interests of Zimbabwe and Zimbabwean businesses in Dubai. The business council also aims to promote Zimbabwe-owned UAE-registered companies as well as their goods and services in the UAE. The launch of the council is in line with ...