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  ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has continued to make improvements in the fuel efficiency of its fleet, resulting in substantial reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and reinforcing the sustainability credentials of the airline. The airline’s dedicated fuel efficiency team drove numerous initiatives across all operational functions of the business, saving ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The training system of the UAE Armed Forces is an essential foundation for preparing the UAE’s brave forces to face all possible challenges, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has said. The remarks were made on Monday while His Highness ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Hamad Mohammed Al Hurr Al Suwaidi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority, and Jassem Mohammed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Executive Committee Office and member of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi, have taken before His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE-Jordanian Investment Forum was held on Monday under the patronage and presence of Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, and Ali Al Ghazawi, the Jordanian Minister of Labour at the Intercontinental Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was attended by several officials from both countries, as well as investors, businessmen and representatives from ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Toby Harward, Head of the Office of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in Abu Dhabi, praised the essential support that was provided by the UAE for its activities and programmes, its effective participation in handling responsibilities towards the refugee crisis, and its direct and indirect support to aid refugees and provide them with ...

  Dubai / WAM The DIFC Courts’ ongoing work to underpin the UAE’s business links with Asia has been boosted by a new cooperation agreement with their counterparts in Malaysia. The agreement with the Federal Court of Malaysia covers procedures for the mutual recognition and enforcement of money judgments, and builds on the formal relationships that have been established with judiciaries ...

  Ajman / Emirates Business As part of its strategy to highlight and promote tourism in the Emirate of Ajman locally, regionally and internationally, the Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) will participate in ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, from March 8-12. Through its participation in the event, which provides a global platform for interaction with investors, the ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Tejar Dubai entrepreneurship development programme, an initiative of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently launched its 26th commercial project, RUE 71, a French-inspired pâtisserie and tearoom located within Dubai’s City Walk 2 development. The café, which is the first commercial project to be launched this year by Tejar Dubai, offers healthy interpretations ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business Creative Emirati literature, its strong historical and oral roots, and unique writing traditions enjoyed a prolific discussion space on the side-lines of the recently concluded 22nd Muscat International Book Fair (MIBF) in Oman. Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), through its participation at the fair, organised a panel discussion featuring talented Emirati authors Amna Al Shamsi and ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Mother of the Nation (MOTN) Festival, the biggest event of its kind in Abu Dhabi, is to offer visitors the opportunity to purchase their tickets in advance online for the first time. Starting March 6, the tickets will go on sale via the internet ahead of the festival’s anticipated opening on March 26 until ...