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UAE, Poland discuss boosting cooperation

  WARSAW / WAM Dr Eman Ahmed Al Salami, UAE Ambassador to Poland, has met with Elżbieta Witek, Speaker of the Polish Parliament. During the meeting, the parties discussed aspects of cooperation between the UAE and Poland in a number of areas of common interest and ways to further develop them, especially in the parliamentary field. The UAE ambassador commended ...

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UAE drone ban violators face AED100,000 fine, 6-month jail

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE Public Prosecution (PP) explained on Wednesday, through posts on its social media accounts, the penalties for flying a drone in violation of the ban issued by the competent authorities. According to Article 176 of the Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 on the Promulgation of Crimes and Punishment Code, “whoever flies over areas ...

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Shurooq inks deal with Marriott International

  Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Marriott International for two new hospitality projects set in Sharjah’s scenic East Coast. The agreement, signed by Shurooq’s Sharjah Collection & Hotels Management, marks the debut of Marriott’s Autograph Collection in Sharjah. Two of Shurooq’s new hospitality projects in Kalba ...

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UAEU discusses role of media with WAM, Sputnik

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Department of Media and Creative Industries at UAE University (UAEU), in collaboration with the Emirates News Agency (WAM) and Russia’s Sputnik News Agency and Radio, held a lecture on the role of the media in strengthening partnerships and training a new generation of journalists on how to deal with a multi-cultural public through modern ...

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Nakheel elevates Dubai’s real estate offering with Tilal Al Furjan

  Dubai / WAM Master developer Nakheel is kicking off the new year with the launch of Tilal Al Furjan, a new collection of 220 luxury four-and five- bedroom villas overlooking the Al Furjan master community. With spacious interiors, high quality finishing, floor to ceiling windows and an emphasis on environmental sustainability, the homes occupy an elevated position above Al ...

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Sheikh Abdullah praises Russia for support over Houthi attack

  ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has praised Russia’s supportive stance for the UAE, during the last session of the UN Security Council, on the terrorist attacks by the Houthi militia on civil facilities in the UAE. During His Highness Sheikh Abdullah’s call to Russian Minister ...

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Masdar, W Solar form JV firm to develop renewables projects

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and W Solar Investment, a subsidiary of Alpha Dhabi Holding, and a development and investment company in the solar energy industry, have formed a joint venture company (JVC) to develop clean energy projects in a range of geographies. The new company, MW Energy Limited, will act ...

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EHS launches world’s first healthcare Metaverse

  DUBAI/ WAM Emirates Health Services (EHS) launched the world’s first Healthcare Metaverse platform – MetaHealth – showcasing the pilot version of the project at the Arab Health 2022 exhibition. The platform allows users to enter the virtual world using only their smart devices. This is particularly useful for ‘People of Determination’ – a top priority in the UAE – ...

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Adnoc forms entity to sell bonds for first time

  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) announced on Tuesday that it has created a new, wholly owned subsidiary, Adnoc Murban RSC Ltd (Adnoc Murban), which will become the primary debt capital markets issuing and rated entity for Adnoc Group. Adnoc Murban is expected to be rated “AA” by Standard & Poor’s (S&P), “Aa2” by Moody’s ...

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Marjan to set up multibillion-dollar integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah

  RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Marjan, RAK Hospitality Holding, and Wynn Resorts Limited, the US-listed international developer and operator of luxury resorts, announced a multibillion-dollar integrated resort development on the man-made Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. The spectacular Al Marjan Island is only 15 minutes from the Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and 45 minutes from the ...

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