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  Abu Dhabi / WAM Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), a DP World Company and the UAE’s flagship trade and logistics hub for the Middle East region and Africa, and the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), the largest integrated energy company in China, have signed an agreement to establish CNPC’s regional headquarters in Jafza to serve its customers in the Middle ...

  Dubai / WAM The Public Transport Agency, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), is set to broaden and improve its bus network in Dubai by opening 11 new bus routes including 10 metro feeder service, and improve 13 other routes starting from April 15. The move is intended to bring more happiness to public transport users in general and bus riders ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM ADNOC Distribution is investing AED750 million in a fuel depot located at the new Midfield Terminal of Abu Dhabi International Airport, according to Saeed Mubarak Al Rashdi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC Distribution. Speaking to Emirates News Agency (WAM) Al Rashdi said, “ADNOC Distribution produces 14 million tonnes of jet fuel in order to meet ...

  Dubai / WAM The vital role played by the Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy, the emirate’s economic development department, in protecting intellectual property (IP) has won praise from US-based tech giant Apple Inc. Edmund Wilkie, Senior Counsel, IP Enforcement, Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA) at Apple Europe Limited recently honoured officials and Intellectual ...

  Dubai / WAM The 5th edition of Schneider Electric Innovation Summit was opened on Tuesday to discuss the latest technologies, trends and innovations, transforming the world of energy Opened by Managing Director & CEO, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority, DEWA, Saeed Mohamed Al Tayer, the event brings together top industry leaders from across the region at Atlantis the Palm Hotel ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) announced a positive case of the MERS Coronavirus, MERS-CoV. The case is receiving the medical care required. HAAD confirmed that it is coordinating with the Ministry of Health and Prevention, MOHAP, and other relevant governmental entities, and has taken all necessary measures as per standards and recommendations from the World ...

  Dubai / WAM Eng. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director-General of the Dubai Municipality (DM), said that the municipality is currently studying offers to generate energy from organic waste, as well as producing compost from the waste. “We have completed the preparation of a comprehensive plan to deal with waste. We are looking at it from two main angles; the first is ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business Sheraa (Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center)- a launch pad for aspiring young entrepreneurs in the UAE – announced a partnership with Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) to support and empower its accelerator teams in their bid to create a successful commercial enterprise. SAIF Zone will be providing the accelerator teams with a discounted two-year free ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) launched a donation campaign in the UAE under the slogan “For you Somalia” to help the victims of famine in the country. This campaign follows the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and is supported by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice ...

  Ajman / Emirates Business Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, the third edition of Franchise Brands Retail (FBR Ajman) will be held at Emirates Hospitality Center-Ajman from April, 17-18. FBR Ajman will feature more than 100 local and international brands from various sectors ...