SHARJAH / WAM The Year 2020 was arguably one of the most challenging years in human history. The onset of Covid-19 strapped the global economy on a roller-coaster ride, affecting both lives and livelihoods of people worldwide. On the business side particularly, the pandemic has revealed the resilience of cities like Sharjah, which continued to grow amid crisis by allowing ...
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Intensive preparations underway for Adihex
ABU DHABI / WAM Organised by the Emirates Falconers’ Club under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, the 18th edition of Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2021) will be held from September 27 to October 03, at the Abu Dhabi ...
Read More »Boeing eyes jetliners fuelled by waste in race to zero emissions
Bloomberg Boeing Co set a target of designing and certifying its jetliners to fly on 100% sustainable fuels by 2030 amid rising pressure on planemakers to get serious about climate change. Regulators currently allow a 50-50 blend of sustainable and conventional fuels, and Boeing said it would work with authorities to raise the limit. Rival Airbus SE is considering another ...
Read More »Mubadala sponsors UAE Team Emirates
ABU DHABI / WAM Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor, on Saturday announced its sponsorship of UAE Team Emirates, the UAE’s professional cycling champions. The team races for and represents the UAE on the World Tour, competing in some of the biggest races around the world including the UAE Tour which is taking place across the Emirates at ...
Read More »Dewa’s water pipeline project 88% complete
DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has completed 87.73% of its project to extend its water transmission network by 36 kilometres across Dubai, at a total cost of about AED 256 million. The project locations include extensions along Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road; and connections between the Hassyan Pump Station to Dubai Investments Park ...
Read More »Sharjah attracted $220m in FDIs, created 1,117 new jobs in 2020
Sharjah / WAM The Year 2020 was arguably one of the most challenging years in human history. The onset of Covid-19 strapped the global economy on a roller-coaster ride, affecting both lives and livelihoods of people worldwide. On the business side particularly, the pandemic has revealed the resilience of cities like Sharjah, which continued to grow amid crisis by allowing ...
Read More »UAE opens kidney dialysis centre in Hargeisa, Somaliland
HARGEISA / WAM A delegation from the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation has opened a kidney dialysis centre in the Republic of Somaliland for the benefit of more than 30 patients per day. The move comes in line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the support of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed ...
Read More »Masdar, HSBC launch virtual boardroom series at ADSW
ABU DHABI / WAM Masdar and HSBC launched an exclusive four-part virtual boardroom series for executives leading urban developments in Latin America (Latam), Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (Menat), Asia-Pacific ASP and North America. The first session of the invite-only series took place during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2021, the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar. ...
Read More »AQU, SGMB sign deal
SHARJAH / WAM At the Al Qasimia University (AQU) headquarters in Sharjah, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Al Qasimia University and the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) in all fields of training and media studies in media and communication, exchange of experiences, building bridges of communication and benefiting from common experiences in planning joint media training. The ...
Read More »Intensive preparations underway for 18th edition of Adihex
Abu Dhabi / WAM Organised by the Emirates Falconers’ Club under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, the 18th edition of Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (Adihex 2021) will be held from September 27 to October 3 at the Abu Dhabi ...
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