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  ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as the ruler of Abu Dhabi, has ordered the disbursement of AED1.5 billion worth of housing benefits to Abu Dhabi citizens, covering more than 1,100 beneficiaries in the emirate. The benefits package includes grants for houses, housing loans, and the exemption of retirees ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) organises the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (Wetex) and Dubai Solar Show from September 27-29. Since its launch in 1999, Wetex has witnessed significant growth and has become one of the most prominent global exhibitions specialised in water, energy, sustainability, green technologies, renewable and clean energy, green buildings, electric ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has organised an awareness session on increasing Emiratisation rates in the private sector in cooperation with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development – (Added), and the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council. Held at the chamber’s tower in Abu Dhabi, the ...

  Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) signed a five-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Colombia at an event at the DoE’s headquarters in the UAE capital. The agreement aims to explore opportunities for collaboration on capability development and sharing of knowledge and information, supporting joint projects ...

  MINA / WAM The Saudi government departments and authorities responsible for Hajj season 2022 completed their preparations to receive one million pilgrims in Mina to spend Tarwiyah (watering) Day. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Ministry of Hajj has completed its operational plan for this year’s Hajj season. Meanwhile, the Commands of the Hajj Security Forces have ...

  Bali / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met with Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission. During the meeting, held on the sidelines of the 2022 G20 Bali Summit, Indonesia, the two sides discussed ...

  Dubai / WAM The UAE has launched “NextGenFDI”, a major campaign to attract digitally enabled companies and highly skilled talent to the country. Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, who oversees the file to attract FDI and global talent to the country, said NextGenFDI would encourage more than 300 global technology firms and ...

Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways in partnership with Mashreq, a leading global financial institution, has launched a points transfer programme for members to benefit from. Members can now convert Mashreq Salaam Points into Etihad Guest Miles with a conversion ratio of 22 Salaam Points for every 1 Etihad Guest Mile. Etihad ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, a leading Islamic financial institution, released its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, highlighting progress made on bank’s ESG goals and commitments for 2021. The report builds on Adib’s sustainability Report, which Adib had been publishing since 2016, according to a statement. This report details Adib’s ongoing efforts to address ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the UAE cabinet meeting, which was held at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi on Thursday. The meeting was attended by HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime ...