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Saif Al Dahbashi named CEO of Edge Group entity Al Taif

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Edge, the region’s leading advanced technology group, and one of the top 25 in the world, has announced the appointment of Saif Ali Al Dahbashi to the position of chief executive officer (CEO) at its entity Al Taif, the leading UAE in-country provider of lifecycle support for military land platforms and systems through maintenance, repair ...

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Deal signed to develop maritime sustainability solutions, education

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Zayed University, one of Dubai’s leading public universities, has signed an MoU with AD Ports Group, the region’s premier facilitator of logistics, industry, and trade in Abu Dhabi, to spearhead several sustainable development goals across several key areas. As part of the MoU, the two organisations will work closely together to advance the development of ...

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DIFC launches first global venture ‘Studio Launchpad’

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the launch of Studio Launchpad, the world’s first venture studio platform exclusively focused on ubiquitous finance and digital asset technologies. The initiative is a key part of DIFC’s efforts to achieve the goals of its 2030 strategy by attracting the best minds and companies from around the world to ...

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Emiratis accounted for one-third of Expo 2020 Dubai staff

Dubai / WAM Emirati citizens accounted for nearly one-third of the total number of employees of Expo 2020 Dubai, which was due to the many initiatives aimed at empowering Emirati citizens and improving their overall skills as part of the country’s overall Emiratisation efforts. Emirati citizens comprised some 30 percent of all employees of Expo 2020 Dubai, with 248 working ...

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ERC supports its Ramadan programs in 64 countries

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) supports its Ramadan programmes in 64 countries by allocating an additional budget to enlarge its scope of beneficiaries worldwide. Upon the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the ERC, the ERC has implemented Ramadan Iftar, Zakat Al ...

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UAE celebrates its success in response to pandemic

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has reinforced its global stature by achieving significant successes, most notably by advancing its healthcare system. The UAE and the world celebrate the annual World Health Day on April 7, held this year under the theme, “Our Planet, Our Health,” to highlight the many related issues affecting humanity. Under this framework, the World Health ...

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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi set to begin new service to Jaipur

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced a new service to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, starting from May 5. Abu Dhabi travellers will now be able to fly direct to Jaipur International Airport at competitive prices, the airline company said on Thursday. Jaipur or the Pink city, is the capital ...

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EGA, Saudi Ma’aden collaborate on tech in aluminium value chain

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden), Saudi Arabia’s national mining company, signed an agreement to extend their exploration of potential collaboration on technology in the aluminium value chain. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, EGA’s Vice Chairman, and Musabbeh Al Kaabi, EGA Board member, witnessed the signing in Dubai by Abdulnasser bin Kalban, ...

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Adib postpones EMIs for finance customers

Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (Adib), a leading Islamic financial institution, announced it would be postponing one monthly installment for its personal finance customers at no fees or extra charges. The postponement aims to provide the banks customers with cash flow relief during the Holy Month of Ramadan, which is known to be a month of ...

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