Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court and Chairman of Etihad Rail, has supervised a board meeting during which he approved a AED 4.6 billion ($1.25 billion) tender for the civil works and construction of Package D of Stage Two of the UAE’s national railway. Package D ...
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Abu Dhabi / WAM Fujairah Terminals, wholly-owned by Abu Dhabi Ports, celebrated the official start of the 2019-2020’s cruise season with the first-ever cruise turnaround conducted at Fujairah Port. The recent call by the Marella Discovery, a cruise liner operated by TUI UK, at Fujairah Terminals marked the first time a visiting vessel dropped off arriving guests and welcomed new ...
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Dubai / WAM Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HSBC to help UAE businesses and exporters access global markets, which will give them a platform for sustainable growth and development over the long-term. The MoU was signed by Massimo Falcioni, CEO of Etihad Credit Insurance, and Abdulfattah Sharaf, Chief Executive Officer, UAE and Head of ...
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Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Adnoc Distribution, UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, unveiled its next-generation Oasis store at the Corniche Road station, Abu Dhabi. The contemporary refreshed look and feel will be the start of an extensive refurbishment plan. Following the Adnoc Distribution Board of Directors meeting, the Board visited the store. The newly designed space features a range ...
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Abu Dhabi / WAM Dr Nawal Al Hosany, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena), said that the UAE’s contributions to the renewable energy sector have made it a model to follow, with investments worth $12 billion covering 49 renewable energy projects across 25 countries, producing some 4GW of energy supplies to communities. Al Hosany noted ...
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Fujairah / WAM His Highnesss Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, stated that fulfilling the needs of Emiratis is one of the UAE’s leading priorities and is part of its strategic plans. He also noted the country’s keenness to implement development projects to support UAE citizens and improve their living standards. Sheikh Hamad ...
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Ajman / Emirates Business Sheikh Ahmed bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Free Zone (AFZ), officially inaugurated the “Business Hubâ€, a dedicated facility for both freelancers, entrepreneurs and businesses accommodated within the main Ajman Free Zone building. The new hub has been specially designed to provide AFZ investors with a comfortable and practical environment from which to operate their ...
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DUBAI / WAM Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, (DMCC) – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has announced a set of new rules and regulations effective from January 2, 2020 to further enhance the ease of setting up and doing business in DMCC. The new regulations update DMCC’s existing company law ...
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ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Emirates Steel, the only integrated steel plant in the UAE and a subsidiary of the General Holding Corporation (Senaat), has been awarded a ‘Best Exporter Award’ by the Arab Iron and Steel Union (AISU) during the 14th Arab Steel Summit in Tunisia. The event was attended by industry experts and leading companies in the iron ...
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Abu Dhabi / WAM The General Command of Abu Dhabi Police (ADP), announced on Wednesday the reduction of traffic violations committed before December 22, in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, by 50 percent. Black points and penalties for impounded vehicles will also be cancelled for three months, the General Command explained. ADP also announced a new scheme, beginning December 22, ...
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