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ABU DHABI/ WAM Antonoaldo Neves, Group Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, affirmed the airline’s plans for expansion in 2024. This expansion includes broadening its network of destinations, offering more choices to travelers, and increasing flights to key international markets through its global network. The aim is to usher in a new phase of sustainable growth, underpinned by a robust ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have sent congratulatory messages to Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, on her party’s win in the ...

SHARJAH/ WAM The 19th edition of the SteelFab exhibition, the largest commercial event of its kind across the Middle East and North Africa region, kicked off today at Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS). Organised by the Centre with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), SteelFab 2024 brings together 300 major global manufacturers, producers, and suppliers to exhibit ...

BAKU/ WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today arrived in Baku on an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan at the invitation of His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan. The official delegation includes His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court; H.H. Sheikh ...

BAKU/ WAM uring his official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today visited the tomb of the national leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev, the founder of modern Azerbaijan, where His Highness laid a wreath. His Highness also visited the Martyrs’ Lane, placing a wreath at the Eternal Flame Memorial. Accompanying His ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has finalised preparations to send a vital shipment of winter clothing to the Gaza Strip, bolstering UAE efforts under the ‘Gallant Knight 3’ humanitarian operation. This timely aid addresses the urgent need for warmth during the region’s harsh winter. The Authority explained that 400,000 winter jackets, manufactured in Egypt, will be delivered ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM In the presence of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE has announced its participation in developing a module on Nasa’s Lunar Gateway Station alongside the USA, Japan, Canada and the ...

DUBAI/ WAM The UAE has taken significant steps towards supporting the digital content production sector and investing in its capabilities to increase its contribution to the country’s economy. This initiative is a key focus of the UAE’s National Strategy for Cultural and Creative Industries and complements a series of initiatives to attract professionals in the creative industries and innovative content ...

DUBAI/ WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with participants of the annual ‘Camel Trek’ at the Seih Al Salam area of Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve in Dubai. The camel trekkers were heading to the Heritage Village in Global Village after embarking on a ...

DUBAI / WAM Humaid Mohammed bin Salem, Secretary-General of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, has discussed the membership structure and requirements for joining the UAE-Japan Business Council which was established in July 2023. The discussion took place during his meeting in Dubai with the Director-General of the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro) in Dubai and the ...