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Dewa invests $463m in new power transmission projects in H1 2021

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) recorded substantial growth in the number of new transmission substations and investments allocated to transmission substations by 22% during the first half of 2022, compared to same period last year. From the beginning of this year until June, Dewa commissioned a new 400 kV transmission substation, and 10 new 132 ...

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UAB launches ‘Tomouh’ to empower Emirati graduates

  Sharjah / WAM United Arab Bank (UAB) has announced the launch of “Tomouh” programme aimed at supporting and upgrading the national talents and empower Emirati graduates. In line with its commitment to attract and empower Emirati talent and provide them necessary skills and experiences, UAB said the programme will offer more opportunities to skilled and talented Emirati graduates in ...

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ADCB ranked top GCC bank in Forbes survey

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADCB) is the highest ranked GCC bank and one of the region’s top five companies in the Forbes “World’s Best Employers 2022” list of 800 global firms published this month following a survey covering 57 countries. The Forbes survey of 150,000 employees world-wide, conducted in partnership with research firm Statista, ...

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Adnoc Drilling sets new world record for longest oil, gas well

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) announced on Thursday that a new world record for the longest oil and gas well has been set at its Upper Zakum Concession. Stretching 50,000 feet, the well is around 800 feet longer than the previous world record set in 2017 and supports Adnoc’s efforts to expand production capacity ...

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Edge to showcase its advanced tech solutions at Sofex in Jordan

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Edge group PJSC (Edge or the ‘group’), one of the world’s top 25 advanced technology groups for defence and beyond, is proud to be participating in the Special Operations Forces Exhibition (Sofex), being held at Aqaba Gate Aviation, King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba, Jordan, from November 1-3. Edge will use its presence at the ...

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Dubai issues law to regulate endowments, minors’ trusts

  Dubai / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Law No. (17) of 2022 on Dubai’s Endowments and Minors’ Trust Foundation. His Highness also issued Law No. (18) of 2022 affiliating the Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Centre for Awqaf and ...

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Seha, ADU to promote medical education, knowledge transfer

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha), the UAE’s largest healthcare network, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi University (ADU) to bolster medical education and mutual knowledge transfer between the two entities. The partnership will aim to promote ties between both parties through student placements, training programmes, sharing of facilities and resources, ...

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Saif Zone, HFZA win Superbrands Award

  Sharjah / Gulf Time Adding yet another milestone to their track record of global achievements, the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (Saif Zone) and Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) received the prestigious “Superbrands Award 2022” for the second year in a row. The new achievement is yet another testament to the success of the two free zones in ...

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Gargash Hospital organises fashion walk – Warriors’ Way Forward

  Dubai / Gulf Time As part of its ongoing campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer and highlight the importance of regular screenings, Gargash Hospital, organised a fashion walk – Warriors’ Way Forward – to demonstrate to the community that it is possible to a have a normal life after cancer if detected at an early stage and treated ...

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Adib named safest Islamic financial institution

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (Adib), a leading Islamic financial institution, announced on Thursday that it has been named the safest bank for 2022 by New York based trade publication Global Finance Magazine, marking the first time the bank has achieved this accolade. Adib was recognised at the awards ceremony held in conjunction with the 2022 ...

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