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 ...
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Added inks pacts with 4 banks to provide ‘easy payment plan’
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 ...
Read More »Air Arabia Abu Dhabi starts new route to Manama
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 ...
Read More »Gold Souk Extension ready to welcome the world
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 ...
Read More »Sheikh Abdullah, John Kerry discuss climate change, Ukraine
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 ...
Read More »Rakbank’s net profit jumps by 93% in Q1
Ras Al Khaimah / Gulf Time The National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (Rakbank) announced a consolidated net profit of AED220.1 million for Q1 2022, an increase of 93.1% compared to the first quarter of 2021. Total Income of AED726.9 million, decreased by 8.3% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. As at March 31, total assets stood at AED 58.6 ...
Read More »UAE, Turkey discuss ways to foster business, investment partnerships
Abu Dhabi / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade and Mohamed Mosh (Mehmet MuÅŸ), Minister of Trade of Turkey discussed different initiatives to foster business and investment partnerships between business communities of the two countries during a round table held on April 27 in Istanbul. The two ministers also discussed ways to ...
Read More »Arada completes its first residential phase at Aljada
Sharjah / WAM Arada has reached a major milestone at the Sharjah megaproject ‘Aljada,’ with the completion of its first residential phase. The delivery of 278 homes in the last two Misk Apartment buildings at the mixed-use community brings the total number of units finished at Aljada to 1,482, said an Arada press release on Wednesday. The Misk Apartment ...
Read More »Emirates adds 23 extra flights for Eid holidays
DUBAI / WAM With Eid Al Fitr approaching and more travellers planning to take to the skies, Emirates is stepping up its schedule by adding 23 flights and layering on additional seats with the deployment of both A380s and Boeing 777s between April 28 and May 8 to the four cities it serves in KSA, as well as to ...
Read More »Sheikh Abdullah, John Kerry review climate change, Ukraine issues
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 ...
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