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Abu Dhabi-Korea Healthcare Week to be held in October

ABU DHABI / WAM Mohamed Helal Al Mheiri, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Jeong Sun Kyun, Mayor of Gangnam District, South Korea, to develop their strategic partnerships, expand their trade channels, and increase cultural and tourism exchange through the strategic representative office of the Chamber in Gangnam District. The ...

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Dewa receives 10 local, international awards in 2020

Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) announced that it has received 10 local and international prestigious awards in 2020 so far. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dewa, said that Dewa’s success is a result of the visionary leadership who wanted the UAE to be number one globally in all areas. He added that Dewa’s ...

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UAE-Saudi ties a unique model of bilateral relations

ABU DHABI / WAM Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, emphasised that the ties between the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) represent a unique and exceptional model of bilateral relations. “The UAE and KSA are the pillars of stability and development in the Gulf and Arab region, and our relations with our brothers in ...

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Abu Dhabi climbs international rankings as business events hub

ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is celebrating two new significant business events-related achievements, after the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB) unveiled news that the UAE capital has climbed business destination rankings compiled by two prestigious organisations. Both the Union of International Associations (UIA) and International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) have reported that Abu ...

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UAE, Uzbekistan to expand economic partnership

DUBAI / WAM UAE and Uzbekistan announced a new phase of their strategic partnership for government modernisation, introducing new sectors including economy, manufacturing, and business incubators. The announcement was made during a video conference meeting held between Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, and Sardor Umurzakov, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of ...

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UAE upgrades its testing labs to enhance food safety

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE is raising capacities of testing laboratories to enhance food safety across the country, a top official told Emirates News Agency. “At present, the foremost of my priorities is food security. At the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, we focus on raising the UAE’s food security, diversity, and self-sufficiency, enhancing the competitiveness of country’s ...

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Oil holds near $40 with stock markets rising

Bloomberg Oil held near $40 a barrel in New York as positive European manufacturing data and rising equity markets gave some respite to demand worries. Futures edged higher, buoyed by stronger-than-expected manufacturing figures from Germany, while S&P 500 futures advanced with European equities. Citigroup Inc. said it remains bullish on the outlook for oil, though the market is undergoing a ...

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Expo 2020 celebrates Saudi’s valuable contribution to event

Dubai / WAM In honour of the 90th Saudi National Day, Expo 2020 Dubai is celebrating the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s “significant” contribution to the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (Measa), region, and the largest event ever to be held in the Arab world. Mohamed Al Ansaari, Vice President, Communications, Expo ...

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Etihad Airways marks Saudi Arabia’s 90th National Day

Abu Dhabi / WAM Etihad Airways is celebrating Saudi Arabia’s 90th National Day, which was observed on Wednesday. To mark the occasion, the airline created an infographic to showcase the flight path of the special liveried “Choose Saudi Arabia” Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner since its first flight to Riyadh on September 23, 2019, the airline said in a statement. Ahmed Al ...

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RAK Airport repatriates 53,000 Indians since June

Ras Al Khaimah / WAM Ras Al Khaimah International Airport on Wednesday announced that it has helped secure the return home of more than 53,000 Indian citizens since the beginning of June, in part thanks to His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, who issued a directive to cover ...

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