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Bloomberg Doctor-appointment booking startup Doctolib SAS has raised 35 million euros ($42 million) in new funding as it seeks to become the biggest provider of scheduling software to health-care professionals in Europe. Doctolib, which raised 26 million euros in January, is now valued over $200 million, according to a person close to the fund raising. Eurazeo SA, an investment firm ...

Bloomberg Mercedes-Benz, conducting the biggest test using drones to ship everyday items like ground coffee and cellphones, said the mini aircraft completed 100 drop-offs to strategically placed vans in Zurich with a perfect safety record and more deliveries are planned for next year. About 50 individual customers placed orders with Swiss online shopping platform Siroop, choosing “airmail deals” from selected ...

Bloomberg Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV denied a report that the carmaker could be fined for manipulating French diesel-emissions tests, saying the allegations have no basis and that its vehicles comply with the law. The Italian company hasn’t been charged with any offense and is cooperating with French authorities, Fiat Chrysler said in an emailed statement. French newspaper Le Monde reported ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC) presided over by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Vice-Chairman of the SPC, on Monday approved ADNOC’s key strategic investments programme and future opportunities, as the oil and gas company expands its 2030 strategy, ...

DUBAI / WAM Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) has emphasised that the Islamic economy is today at the heart of the global economic movement, which aims at stimulating growth, achieving sustainability and equity in development. Al Mansouri’s remarks came during a speech during the Islamic Economy Award 2017, ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE Cabinet, presided over by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, held an extraordinary meeting at Louvre Abu Dhabi, in conjunction with the UAE 46th National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum congratulated the UAE and its people on the ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has marked a new partnership with Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), to seek opportunities to collaborate and consult on initiatives to promote the growth and development of the insurance-related FinTech ecosystem in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. The MoU was signed by Ahmad Idris, Chief Executive Officer at ADNIC, and ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Airports, Etihad Airways and the Abu Dhabi General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs, announced today the launch of a new visa counter to facilitate the visa application process and grant both transit and arriving passengers visas to Abu Dhabi within 15 to 30 minutes. ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai International (DXB), welcomed 6.9 million passengers in October, according to the monthly traffic report issued on Monday by operator Dubai Airports. Passenger traffic at the DXB reached 6,865,296 in October compared to 6,420,208 recorded in the corresponding month last year, an increase of 6.9%. Year to date, passenger numbers at airport risen 5.9% to 73,433,846 compared ...

Dubai / WAM Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF), donated AED400,000 to the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment, MRHE, to help provide affordable housing solutions for individuals in need. Tayeb Al-Rais, Secretary-General of the AMAF, handed over the cheque to Mohammed Humaid Al Marri, Assistant Chief Executive Officer of Finance and Corporate Support at the MRHE in Dubai. The donation ...