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ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), welcomed Himalaya Airlines’ inaugural flight from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), an international airport in Kathmandu, Nepal on Sunday, March 31. Himalaya Airlines launched three weekly flights connecting Abu Dhabi to Kathmandu, Nepal. Maarten De Groof, Chief Commercial Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports, said, “We are delighted to add Himalaya Airlines to ...

Dubai / WAM As part of its efforts to support the UAE’s education system, DP World UAE Region, unveiled its first book, “DP World Success Story”, to be used in government and private schools as an introduction to logistics and global trade. The book was launched by Mohammed Al Muallem, CEO and Managing Director of DP World UAE Region, at ...

DUBAI / WAM The concrete base of the tower that is part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBR, Solar Park), the largest single-site concentrated solar power (CSP), project in the world, has been completed. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), inspected the construction work of the fourth phase of ...

Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday visited Dubai Arena, the new multi-purpose arena developed by Meraas at City Walk. The venue is the largest indoor arena of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region. His Highness affirmed that the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM In a bid to support the UAE’s national economy, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, has facilitated business deals worth AED16.5 billion for UAE companies over the last 10 years to implement ADFD-funded projects in developing countries. Capitalising on its close relations with developing countries, the Fund has ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), announced on Monday, that it has expanded its In-Country Value (ICV), Programme by appointing a group of six additional third-party certifying bodies who will be responsible for verifying and measuring suppliers’ ICV performance, bringing the total number of the Program’s certifying bodies to 12, from six. The signing ceremony ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE is preparing to launch the fourth Federal National Council (FNC), elections, which will complete the country’s process of empowerment, political participation and comprehensive development, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The upcoming elections will ensure a positive electoral experience, with the aim to raise the level of female ...

BUENOS AIRES / WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the opening of a representative office in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as part of its efforts to strengthen its presence in Latin America. The Argentina office, Dubai Chamber’s third Latin America office, will be tasked with identifying new business opportunities in the market that offer potential for Dubai Chamber ...

Dubai / WAM Emirates has resumed its operations to Zagreb for summer, serving the route until October 26. Its partner airline, flydubai will then begin to operate during the winter season. The strategic partnership between both airlines ensures capacity is deployed to best serve customer demand. Flight EK 129 will depart Dubai at 8:30 am and arrive in Zagreb at ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, announced that it will launch a refreshed events website as part of its strategy to increase attendance at a range of Abu Dhabi-based events in 2019 and beyond. The rebranded website, called Abu Dhabi Calendar, aims to attract greater levels of web traffic with ...