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  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi (ADDED) signed a cooperation agreement with the Abu Dhabi University (ADU) to boost mutual cooperation and joint coordination in preparing technical studies, scientific research and programmes and plans that would support the private sector. The parties will provide training and rehabilitation programmes, encourage innovation initiatives, and capitalise on ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM NIMR Automotive, the defence vehicle manufacturer in Abu Dhabi, achieved an important milestone in its history with the 1,000th vehicle completed in its production facility at Tawazun Industrial Park in Ajban, since commencing operation in 2014. NIMR’s 1,000th vehicle produced is the AJBAN 440A, a 4×4 ballistic and blast protected Light Tactical Protected Patrol Vehicle for ...

  Dubai / WAM HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Emirates Group, and Chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee, witnessed the signing of an agreement making DP World the ‘Premier Global Trade Partner’ of Expo 2020 Dubai, the third premier partner to be announced to date. Reem bint Ibrahim Al ...

  Ritika Sharma / Emirates Business UAE has been on the forefront in finding solutions to environmental issues. Experts say that apart from creating a sustainable environment, various projects of agencies like IRENA and Masdar can significantly contribute economic benefits as well. Energy-efficient initiatives are capable of saving millions of AED, they vouch. Notably, UAE is right on the track ...

  ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Aldar Properties PJSC (‘Aldar’), Abu Dhabi’s leading listed property development, investment and management company, has announced that it has sold out the first phase of 267 units at Yas Acres, generating AED 1 billion in sales. As a result of this strong demand for villas on Yas Island, the second phase of units within ...

  Sunaina Rana / Emirates Business The festive season of Ramadan brings changes in your lifestyle. Experts say, if not taken proper care of, these can harm your health. To make the transition for your body easier, it is very significant to maintain a healthy diet and avoid imbalance of nutrients during the month of fasting. Khaled Diab, Regional General ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) the master developer of major tourism, cultural and residential destinations in Abu Dhabi, announced on Wednesday that the process of removing the temporary sea protection walls, used during the main construction phase, and the integration of the sea with the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum project, has begun. This significant milestone ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Her Excellency Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, Director General, Smart Dubai City Office (SDO) visited the Dubai Customs Office to hold a strategic meeting with HE Ahmed Mahbooh Musabih, Director, Dubai Customs. Accompanied by a delegation from the SDO, the Director General presented its general plan to introduce the SDO’s objectives and strategies to ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), an affiliate of Nama Women Advancement Establishment (Nama), successfully held its annual Ramadan Summit, with the event taking place at Al Jawaher Reception & Convention Centre in Sharjah. Titled ‘Self Reflections,’ the summit – which takes place each year on the side-lines of SBWC’s Ramadan Suhoor – attracted more than ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Constance Hotels and Resorts is investing in the metamorphosis of its first property to keep on offering perfect hotel experiences. Constance Belle Mare Plage, situated on the 2km white sand beach of Poste de Flacq is being refurbished this year, while ensuring it retains all of the ingredients that have made its success over the ...