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ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways has launched a contemporary airport lounge brand in partnership with No1 Lounges. To be known as ‘The House’, the project is the result of a unique collaboration between the airline and award-winning lounge provider, which will operate the new brand. The project begins at London Heathrow, where Etihad Airways’ lounge will be rebra-nded ‘The ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi based investment company (Sanad AD) on Wednesday announced a minority investment in local food and beverage company, Slices. The strategic new partnership is expected to help Slices in its continuing crusade to provide wholesome, nutritious meals within the education sector, across schools in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai and Sharjah —improving the health of ...

Dubai / Emirates Business The September data for Emirates NBD Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the UAE was released on Wednesday. The survey, compiled by IHS Markit, contains original data collected from a monthly survey of business conditions in the UAE non-oil private sector. Commenting on the UAE PMI survey, Khatija Haque, Head of MENA Research at Emirates NBD, said: ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Microsoft’s technology ecosystem and the growing popularity of cloud services will create more than 55,000 jobs in the United Arab Emirates by the end of 2022, according to new research by the International Data Corporation (IDC). The study also covers findings from other Middle Eastern markets such as Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. IDC’s white paper analyses ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has realised, at an early stage, the importance of drafting a comprehensive strategy to combat extremism and terrorism, as well as eliminating the regional and international intellectual and cultural causes of extremism. The UAE was among the first countries to call for combining anti-terrorist security campaigns and intellectual campaigns to counter extremist ideologies. The ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, on Wednesday visited the ‘50 Years of Expo: Participant to Host’ exhibition that tells the story of the UAE’s extensive history of participation in World Expos, in the lead up to Expo 2020 Dubai. The showcase was ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, launched the “First Elderlies Forum,” which was organised by the Family Development Foundation (FDF), under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai has recorded 8.37 million passengers passing through Dubai International Airport (DXB), in August, setting a new global standard and surpassing the airport’s former record of 8.23 million set in August 2017. August marks the second consecutive month that DXB has crossed the eight million customer mark, setting Dubai Airports up for a strong third quarter. DXB’s ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Airports on Wednesday revealed its new corporate values during a town hall meeting with employees and senior staff members. Coming as part of Abu Dhabi Airports’ Year of Zayed activities, the new values are drawn from the late Sheikh Zayed’s core values and principles — Wisdom, Respect, Sustainability and Human Development. The values ...

Dubai / WAM The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), is gearing up for the most awaited technology event of the year (Gitex), with a number of new initiatives and innovative projects to be introduced. The initiatives will reflect TRA’s commitment to enhance smart lifestyle and support mGovernment activities in the UAE. The 38th edition of GITEX Technology Week is scheduled for ...