ABU DHABI / WAM The total production of all economic activities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi amounted to AED1,268.1 billion ($345 billion) in 2018 from AED1,120.5 billion in 2017, according to an economic survey by Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi on Monday. The value added by all economic activities stood at AED849 billion in 2018 compared to AED733.5 billion ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), on Monday announced it has secured a $600 million revolving credit facility with a syndicate of UAE and international banks. According to a press release issued by EGA on Monday, the three year committed facility, priced at a competitive margin, replaces uncommitted facilities extended to EGA separately by a number of banks. ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates announced on Monday the discovery of 80 trillion standard cubic feet (TSCF), of shallow gas resources in place within the area between Saih Al Sidirah and Jebel Ali in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai respectively. This new discovery reinforces the nation’s goal of achieving gas self-sufficiency, enabling major development projects ...
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DUBAI / WAM Key decision-makers of airports will be congregating at the 20th edition of the Airport Show at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) across four spacious halls from June 22, for three days, to highlight the latest aviation technologies on display from around the world. It will be held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed ...
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Vancouver / Emirates Business dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to expand its global catering network. The company commenced operations in Canada by opening a new, 48,000ft2 (4,460m²) facility at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). dnata’s latest expansion represents a multi-million dollar investment and is expected to create 80 new, direct jobs with the company over the ...
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DUBAI / WAM Celebrating the display of the UAE Nation Brand’s logo and slogan, “Make It Happen”, on the Nasdaq Tower big screen in Times Square, New York City, representatives of the UAE Nation Brand Office, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and Nasdaq Dubai participated in ringing the market-opening bell of Nasdaq Dubai. A space of great prominence, Nasdaq’s electronic ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM Thousands of students from across the UAE have taken part in the opening day of the Middle East Youth Expo 2020, the first positive youth engagement event of its kind in the region. The students from over 400 schools, colleges and universities will collaborate and explore sustainable solutions for both people and planet aligned to the ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s tech ecosystem officially launched WeWork x Hub71 – three floors of beautifully designed workspace offering 1,200 desks for members to innovate, collaborate and connect – in the award-winning international financial centre, Abu Dhabi Global Market, on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. The grand launch event was attended by Hub71’s strategic partners, senior government ...
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DUBAI / WAM Underlining its commitment to promoting sustainability and recycling, Imdaad, a Dubai-based group of companies that provides integrated, sustainable facilities management services that enhance operational efficiencies of physical assets, on Monday, marked the official launch of FARZ, a state-of-the-art material recovery facility (MRF) situated in the National Industries Park in Jebel Ali. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, honoured the winners of the second Emiratisation Award at the Emirates Palace. The ceremony was attended by HH Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, and HH ...
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