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New fish market opened at Mina Zayed

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) announced the opening of the new fish market in Abu Dhabi’s Mina Zayed district in collaboration with Modon Properties, the developer behind the project. The new market offers a shopping experience with the design incorporating themes associated with the legacy of Abu Dhabi’s fishing trade and preserves the ...

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Abu Dhabi increases pensions of Emiratis in public schools to 80%

  ABU DHABI / WAM Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and to ensure citizens’ well-being, Abu Dhabi Executive Council has approved a new decision to raise pensions of UAE nationals working in the emirate’s public schools to 80% of their total salary, contributing to better living standards and more financial stability for ...

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ECI inks deal to support Sharjah exporters, re-exporters

  Sharjah / WAM Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s Federal export credit company, has partnered with the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) and the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (Saif Zone) to support Sharjah exporters and re-exporters to start and grow their international business and secure their receivables globally. The strategic initiative will boost the exports from Sharjah, ...

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Al Dhaid Date Festival draws more than 30,000 visitors

  Dubai / WAM The 6th edition of Al Dhaid Date Festival came to a successful conclusion at Expo Al Dhaid, after four days of heritage activities and strong competitions among exhibitors. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the festival drew more than 30,000 visitors, who explored and learnt about the best and finest types of ...

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‘Borouge 4’ on track with early works underway

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Borouge – as the manager of the Borouge 4 project on behalf of the project owners, Adnoc and Borealis – has announced a new milestone in the construction of the Borouge 4 expansion in Ruwais, with the early works phase already underway and the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors set to start construction this ...

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Abu Dhabi Maritime enters deal to support upcoming editions of Adibs

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (Adibs), organised by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec), has entered into a three-year sponsorship agreement with Abu Dhabi Maritime to support the event’s upcoming editions. Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and ...

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ASM to expand bulk cargo freight solutions globally

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Al Seer Marine PJSC (ASM), a global player across multiple marine sectors and subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), is expanding to provide freight solutions for bulk cargoes globally through its subsidiary, ASM Chartering. This subsidiary will focus on delivering effective and efficient freight services for cargo interests internationally, focused on the Middle East market. ...

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Dubai sees AED1.2bn in realty deal

  Dubai / WAM Dubai real estate market recorded 446 sales transactions worth AED1.07 billion, in addition to 85 mortgage deals of AED168.99 million, and 29 gift deals amounting to AED34.46 million on Monday, data released by Dubai’s Land Department (DLD) showed. The sales included 376 villas and apartments worth AED803.87 million, and 70 land plots worth AED261.85 million, while ...

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Al Seer Marine to expand bulk cargo freight solutions globally

  Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Al Seer Marine PJSC (ASM), a global player across multiple marine sectors and subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), is expanding to provide freight solutions for bulk cargoes globally through its subsidiary, ASM Chartering. This subsidiary will focus on delivering effective and efficient freight services for cargo interests internationally, focused on the Middle East ...

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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launches free tickets to ‘unknown place’

  Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, on Monday launches the ‘#GetLostwithWizz’ competition in the UAE. This unique competition encourages travellers to seize the moment, live life to the fullest and create unforgettable memories in a mystery destination in the vast and expanding Wizz Air Abu Dhabi network. A Wizz ...

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