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  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International (DXB), the world’s busiest international airport, and Dubai World Central (DWC), was voted as the Travel and Tourism Company of the year at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards in Dubai recently. The awards seek to recognise and reward outstanding corporate leadership across a range of sectors, with nominations being drawn ...

  DUBAI / WAM The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Integration in UAE skies conference, hosted by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), has taken a number of important decisions, including one to host the Joint Authorities for Rulemaking of Unmanned Aircraft system (JARUS), plenary meeting in the UAE in 2018, and hosting the first Drone Air Show in 2018. Other ...

  Umm Al Qaiwain / WAM The sacrifices of the martyrs of the UAE Armed Forces embody loyalty and allegiance to the leadership and the nation founded by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, said HH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm al-Qaiwain, at the inauguration of the martyrs’ memorial monument at ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM More than 2,000 staff, their families and friends have joined a street festival at the home of Etihad Aviation Group as part of UAE National Day celebrations. Etihad Airways’ guests are also in for a special National Day treat with chocolates will be handed out on flights leaving Abu Dhabi on December 2. The Abu Dhabi ...

  Dubai / WAM Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) accompanied by a number of RTA directors, on Wednesday hoisted the national flag over the RTA’s Head Office. All attendees then observed a minute of silent prayer for the souls of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives to uphold the ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM A moment of silence was observed on Wednesday on the occasion of #UAE_Commemoration_Day, to honour the great sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs to ensure the future stability and safety of the UAE and the Arab region, at the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development. The event was organised in cooperation with the National Media Council under ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) marked Commemoration Day to honour the legacy of the Emirati martyrs. DEWA organised a number of commemoration activities in all its branches. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, and DEWA staff observed a minute of silence at 11:30am. They prayed ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Joining the nation in remembering the sacrifices of the UAE’s fallen heroes, ADNOC Distribution’s management and employees observed Commemoration Day with a minute of silence at 11.30am. To mark the occasion, the company honoured its employees who have martyrs among their family members, acknowledging their vital role in contributing to national unity. Saeed Mubarak ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM On the occasion of the 45th National Day celebrations of the United Arab Emirates, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) issued a series of reports regarding the achievements of the state over the past year. In part eight, the nation’s successes in the field of women’s empowerment come under the spotlight. 2016 has seen many achievements in ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi based Jenaan Investment, is participating at SIAL 2016 which is being held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from December, 5-7. As an investment specialist within the agricultural value chain, Jenaan has a strategic objective to contribute positively towards the UAE’s food security, by investing in diversified types of agro-related projects, ...