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  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE provided AED32.34 billion (US$8.8 billion) in foreign aid during 2015, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. In its report titled ‘UAE’s Foreign Aid in 2015’, issued on Saturday, the ministry said that the provision of foreign aid in terms of humanitarian and development support to various friendly countries, is in ...

  Fujairah / WAM ADNOC Distribution has consolidated its service station network in the emirate of Abu Dhabi with the opening of the Khalifa City-South service station – located near Al Forsan International Sports Resort and the Emirates Identity Authority’s headquarters. The inauguration was attended by Abdulla Salem Al Dhaheri, Director, Sales and Marketing Directorate of ADNOC Distribution, Saeed Mubarak Al ...

  Dubai / WAM Mandated by the Council of Ministers, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) will begin receiving and processing applications for the recruitment and employment of domestic workers in the Emirate of Dubai in the first quarter of 2017, as a first step towards extending its mandate to the rest of the country in the second quarter. ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Major General Pilot Sheikh Ahmad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National and Reserve Service Authority, attended the graduation of the fifth batch of female recruits of the national military services at Khawla Bint Al Azwar Military School. “National service seeks to build the character of the conscripts, deepen the values of loyalty and sacrifice ...

  Dubai / WAM The 9th edition of the international exhibition for paper, tissue and converting industry, Paper Arabia 2016, concluded on a high note at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Organised by Al Fajer Information and Services, the exhibition attracted thousands of trade visitors over three days. Paper Arabia 2016, the first-of-its-kind industry expo, focused on corrugated and ...

  Dubai / WAM “The forward-looking vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has taken our mission to shape the future to the outer space,” asserted HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of ...

  Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), the promotional arm of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) joined forces with Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), to promote Sharjah as an unmatched investment-friendly destination locally and internationally. The move emphasises the ongoing efforts by Invest in Sharjah to strengthen integration and collaboration with local government bodies in ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company Masdar will present technical data from an innovative pilot programme that could pave the way for the commercial adoption of seawater desalination powered by clean energy, at the next Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), taking place from January 12-21. The programme, which last month completed one year of operations, was announced ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, launched a campaign to raise awareness on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations and adopted by the Dubai SME 2021 Plan. Running from December 18-22, the campaign will bring to ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The fourth edition of the International Conference & Exhibition (IFCE), held in Abu Dhabi concluded its activities, attracting more than 2,000 visitors and participants. The event serve as a leading hub that attracts franchise companies from across the world, as well as providing investment opportunities for entrepreneurs, the youth, and companies based in the ...