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Bloomberg US-China trade talks in Beijing are progressing and were poised to extend into Wednesday, according to an American negotiator. The discussions during the past two days “went well,” according to Steven Winberg, an Energy Department official who spoke to reporters in Beijing. “I can confirm we’re continuing tomorrow.” The reason for the extension of meetings originally scheduled for two ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) held discussions with the commercial office of the Consulate General of the United States in Dubai on enhancing economic relations between the emirate of Sharjah and the United States, as well as increasing trade and mutual cooperation between the business communities of both sides. These discussions took place during ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Between January and December 2018, Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, flew close to 2.6 million tonnes of cargo across six continents. From fruits and vegetables to space satellites, from pharmaceuticals to domestic pets, the air cargo carrier transported goods that have had a direct positive impact on the lives of millions. Here are some ...

Dubai / WAM Membership in the Dubai Business Women’s Council (DBWC), recorded a 46 per cent growth in 2018, as compared to 2017, as the number of members increased to 864, up from 591 members in 2017, which represents an increase of 273 new members joining the council in the previous year. The new growth in membership during 2018 reflects ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Central Bank of the UAE will issue a commemorative silver coin and a commemorative one Dirham coin on Wednesday to mark the hosting by the country of the Asian Cup – UAE 2019. According to a Bank statement, the Commemorative Silver Coin is 40 mm in diameter, 40 gms weight, with an alloy of 92.5 ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The sorting of candidates requests for the 12th edition of Khalifa Award for Education has begun, and will continue until January 16, according to the General Secretariat of the award. The winners will be announced in April. Amal Al Afifi, the Secretary-General of the Award, highlighted the appreciation of the award’s General Secretariat for the participation ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, toured The Founder’s Memorial’, a permanent national tribute dedicated to commemorating the life, legacy and values of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Upon his arrival, Sheikh Mohamed ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE Cabinet meeting, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has reviewed the achievements of the UAE Government in 2018. These achievements were presented during the first cabinet meeting of this year and included the most important decisions and policies in ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM A major shift in the UAE’s human capital development is underway with the launch of the ‘National Experts Programme.’ Launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, at a special ceremony at the Founder’s Memorial in the UAE capital, the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, officially launched the first fully electric passenger bus in the region in partnership with the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi (DoT), Abu Dhabi-based bus manufacturer Hafilat Industry, and leading technology company Siemens. The vehicle will serve a six-stop route between Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station and ...