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  Abu Dhabi / WAM Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, has received Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to Pakistan, at the Prime Ministry headquarters in Islamabad. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed a number of issues of common interest. Al Zaabi commended the distinguished relations between the UAE and Pakistan, highlighting the UAE’s desire ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, emphasised the significance of calming the situation and ceasing any practices that violate the sanctity of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque. In a phone call with the Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yair Lapid, the two ministers discussed bilateral relations and cooperation ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has launched the “Dubai EV Community Hub” website for Dubai, aiming to increase electric vehicle (EV) adoption by centralising information regarding EV developments in Dubai. This is part of Dewa’s efforts to encourage the use of sustainable transport and consolidate Dubai’s position as a global capital for a green economy ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM The central bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched two new banknotes, in five and ten dirham denominations, made of polymer and enhanced by advanced technical characteristics and security features. The new banknotes are the third issue of the national currency, and reflect the CBUAE’s aim to keep pace with the nation’s development and vision ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the introduction of a new service to Mumbai in India, starting from May 12. Mumbai is the seventh city in India that Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flies to after Calicut, Chennai, Jaipur, Karachi, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram. The new service represents the 20th route for Air ...

  Singapore / Gulf Time dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, continues to invest in infrastructure and equipment to further improve resource efficiency globally. The company has installed a 3.5 megawatt-peak rooftop solar power system across its operations, including its cargo and catering facilities, at Changi Airport (SIN). The rooftop power plant comprises of over 6,500 individual ...

  Dubai / WAM The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in partnership with Discovery, on Wednesday announced the launch of a two-part documentary Covid-19: Dubai, chronicling Dubai’s journey in combating the Covid-19 pandemic. The documentary, featuring two 45-minute episodes, highlights the emirate’s robust response to the pandemic and its effective health measures, which ultimately enabled the city to contain ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) as the Issuer, in collaboration with the central bank of the UAE (CBUAE) as the issuing and paying agent, announced the launch of conventional AED denominated Treasury bonds of the government of the UAE (T-Bonds), with benchmark auction size of AED1.5 billion (circa $400 million). Subject ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Muslim Council of Elders, under the Chairmanship of the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, strongly condemned the burning of the Holy Qur’an by far-right extremists in the Swedish city of Malm?, in what can only be described as a deliberate attempt to offend Muslims around the world. In a statement, ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, held a meeting with Kenji Ota, General Manager, Mitsubishi Corporation Headquarters for the Middle East and Chairman of the Japanese Business Council (JBC) in Dubai; and a number of Council members. The meeting touched on ways to enhance business partnerships between Japanese companies ...