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  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business ADNOC Distribution announced the re-opening of the Embassies Area service station, located on the Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Road (formerly known as Old Airport Road) in Abu Dhabi. The reopening took place following a brief period of time allocated to complete the development of services to transform the facilities into a smart service station. ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Interior (MoI) represented by the General Directorate of Naturalisation, launched a new initiative under the theme, “My Documents, My Responsibility” at its Abu Dhabi headquarters. Launching the initiative aims to promote communication and sustainable relations with the community to achieve the MoI’s goals and values, notably boosting the public’s trust in the efficiency ...

  Hanoi / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, stressed that the UAE and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam are linked by distinct and friendly historical ties, based on a spirit of understanding and mutual respect and mutual desire to develop these relations and boost them for the benefit of ...

  Hanoi / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. During the meeting, HH Sheikh Abdullah conveyed the greetings of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness ...

  Hanoi / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met Pham Binh Minh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi. During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen and develop bilateral relations between the two countries in the areas of trade, investment ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) organized seminars in Lisbon and Porto cities in Portugal recently. The delegation, which was led by Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of SAIF Zone and Hamriyah Free Zone, also consisted of Raed Bukhatir, Deputy Commercial Director and Wafa Balsawad, Marketing Manager. SAIF Zone team presented a summary of ...

  ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Etihad Airways’ finance team has continued its winning streak by landing two key awards — for best treasury team and for securing a unique US$700 million bond agreement — from the Middle East chapter of the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT ME). Last year’s landmark finance transaction for Etihad Airways Partners’ (EAP), a brand ...

  RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business Looking beyond the conventional trade ties, Citigate Commodities Trading Limited, a Dubai-based company, is exploring the little known African nation Sierra Leone aiming to create a platform for local investors to access the emerging market of diamond mining industry in West Africa. Citigate Commodities announced the acquisition and launch of a 79.9 sq km ...

  Sunaina Rana / Emirates Business The UAE’s retail market was ranked as the most attractive market in the Middle East and eighth globally in 2015. However, challenging economy has not left the sector untouched. Emirates first public joint stock company, Marka, has announced its Q1 2016 financial report. The UAE’s first retail-focussed company reported total revenue of AED 75,730 ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Serco Middle East, a leading provider of public services, supporting governments and others operating in the public sector will be exhibiting at this year’s Careers UAE 2016 with plans to accelerate its nationalisation mandate. Serco Middle East’s principles are aligned with the event which is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin ...