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  DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZ Council) held its 20th meeting, headed by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the DFZ Council. During the meeting, HH Sheikh Ahmed noted that Dubai’s free zones, continuing to develop their services throughout the current decade in line with the demands of new economic opportunities, are on ...

  DUBAI / WAM Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), DP World’s leading trade and logistics hub, held a ground-breaking ceremony for the first phase of its new “Jafza Logistics Park”, which is scheduled for completion in 2023. The purpose-built trading and logistics development will accommodate the growing number of warehousing, processing and logistics activities carried out in Dubai. The ground-breaking ...

  DUBAI / Gulf Time flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced on Thursday that it is expecting a record number of passengers to travel during the Eid Al Fitr break. The carrier has seen an increase in demand for flights to its popular destinations which includes Baku, Colombo, Istanbul and Maldives as well as some of its more recently launched ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Board of Management of the UAE’s Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has approved FANR’s strategy for 2023 to 2026, where it details its future roadmap in regulating the nuclear and radiological sectors in the UAE. The strategy focuses on the oversight of the safety and security of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, waste ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) continues to develop a world-class infrastructure supported by assets exceeding AED200 billion owned by Dewa and its subsidiaries, as well as an additional investment of AED40 billion over five years in the energy and water sectors. This helps Dewa expand its production capacity to meet the growing demand for electricity ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Dr Taher Al Ameri, Official Spokesman of the National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA), has announced the protocol for Eid al-Fitr, which covers prayers in the country’s mosques, along with precautionary measures to be implemented during this period. Dr. Al Ameri said the protocol stipulates the need to put up physical distancing stickers across ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (Added) has signed an agreement with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) to provide “easy payment plan” service, enabling credit card holders issued by these banks to pay the charges for the services ...

  DUBAI / WAM Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the introduction of a new service to Manama, the capital of Bahrain, starting from May 15. Abu Dhabi travellers will now be able to fly direct to Bahrain International Airport with competitive prices and a frequency of three weekly flights. Adel Al Ali, Group Chief ...

  DUBAI / WAM Ithra Dubai, a leading real estate developer and manager, fully owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai, announced the grand opening of the Dubai Gold Souk Extension (GSE). The opening ceremony was attended by key representatives from Ithra Dubai and Dubai Jewellery Group. An inaugural celebration with a golden line-up of entertainment, activations, and promotions will ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has discussed with John Kerry, the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, joint cooperation in the climate action and ways to enhance collective international action in facing the repercussions and challenges of climate change. In a phone call, the two officials ...