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  Dubai / WAM Nakheel, the Dubai-based master developer, has unveiled a new vision for the Dubai Islands, redefining the waterfront living concept. Comprised of five islands with a total area of 17 square kilometres, Dubai Islands have been designed to enhance the wellbeing and lifestyles of residents and visitors. Aligning with Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, Dubai Islands (formerly ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) on Monday announced that the development of its hydrogen policy and regulatory framework aims to accelerate the UAE’s national hydrogen strategy and help the country attain global leadership in low-carbon and clean hydrogen. For the design of this regulatory framework, the DoE is working with key Abu Dhabi government ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (Added), the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis), and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) have organised a second session for raising awareness about the incentives of the Emirati competitiveness programme “Nafis”. The session also highlighted ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Etihad Airways has increased flights to New York, United States. From November 15, Etihad will add four weekly flights on the Abu Dhabi – New York route, providing a total of 11 weekly nonstop services to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The new flights will be operated with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, while existing ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (Added), the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis), and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) have organised a second session for raising awareness about the incentives of the Emirati competitiveness programme “Nafis”. The session also ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), has announced that it received an AED5 million donation from Car Fare group, a vehicle rental and leasing organisation, to empower children and youth in developing countries with access to quality education. Car Fare group’s financial support will be directed to Dubai Cares’ programmes ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Etihad Airways has increased flights to New York, United States. From November 15, Etihad will add four weekly flights on the Abu Dhabi – New York route, providing a total of 11 weekly nonstop services to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The new flights will be operated with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, while existing ...

  SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has completed about 29,185 transactions, including various forms of management services, during the first half of this year, as part of a package of vital and qualitative services implemented by the Authority. Chairman of the SRTA Yousef Khamis Al Othmani revealed that the authority is working in full swing ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM Al Bateen Executive Airport has reopened following the successful completion of a major refurbishment project which will allow the airport to cater to increased operational demand while meeting the highest levels of safety, compliance, and accreditation. Close cooperation between the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Abu Dhabi Airports (AD Airports) during the project followed ...

  Bloomberg The billionaire founder of Paytm emerged unscathed in a crucial test of investor confidence, with a forceful majority of shareholders voting to keep him at the helm of the fintech pioneer that made one of the worst market debuts in Indian history. An emphatic 99.67% of shareholders voted to maintain Vijay Shekhar Sharma as the managing director and ...