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Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, announced that the UAE citizens, holders of diplomatic, special and regular passports, are allowed to travel to Antigua and Barbuda without having to obtain a prior visa with the possibility of staying for a period not exceeding 90 days, extendable for a further period of up to 90 additional ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Nasdaq Dubai, on Wednesday announced the 14th round of the ‘Annual Trading Game’ for students, the most popular educational competition amongst school and university students in the UAE and beyond, will run between April 26 and May 10. The game comprises trading equities and, for the first time, equity derivatives as well. ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Khalifa University concluded the fifth annual Gulf Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Institute (GNEII) Symposium with the graduation of 21 new fellows, as well as the signing of an important memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Khalifa University, Sandia National Laboratories and Texas A&M University’s Nuclear Security Science and Policy Institute. The new MoU represents the continuation ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM ADNOC Distribution announced the opening of the new Al Manara service station, located near Mazyad Mall in Mohamed bin Zayed city, Abu Dhabi. The company is providing the station with all the services and facilities needed to meet the requirements of all customers. The new station is not only strategically located, but is also equipped with ...

  Sharjah / WAM Sharjah Investment Centre recently signed a AED126.5 million deal with Scan Electromechanical Contracting Company for the installation of a power plant over an area of 32 million square feet in a strategic location in Al Arqoub near Sharjah International Airport. According to the provisions of the agreement, Scan Electromechanical Contracting Company will install and commission a ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Trade, the single innovative window for trade and logistics e-Services, announced a new partnership with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) to offer users of the e-Payment gateway “Rosoom” the bank’s direct debit service to pay Dubai Trade and DP World e-Services transaction fees. Commenting on the partnership with ADIB, Dubai Trade CEO, Eng. Mahmood ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business The fifth installment of the Digital Media Forum (DMF) and the third edition of MENA Digital Awards (MDA) will take place on April 26 at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, Serdaal Ballroom. This season will be launched under the theme of “The Future Restarts at 2016 DMF,” which will comprise of ‘Media and Performance’, ‘Creative ...

  Sunaina Rana / Emirates Business To bring a dream wedding come to life, even the minutest of details and elements must be addressed to with utmost care. And for brides, since it is the ‘bridal dress’ which contributes to making the day perfect, it assumes the biggest importance. Bride Show Abu Dhabi 2016, held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Engineer Saeed Al Mansoori, Head of the Applications Development and Analysis Centre at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), presented a workshop entitled “Space investment to Serve Earth”, at the 4th edition of Dubai International Government Achievements Exhibition (DIGAE) organised by the Dubai Government Excellence Programme (DGEP) of the General Secretariat of the Executive ...

  Beijing / AFP Chinese exports surged in March, the first gain in nine months and the latest positive data out of the world’s number two economy, but analysts warned on Wednesday’s headline figure masked ongoing weakness in overseas demand. Official figures showing a better-than-expected jump in shipments abroad come just days after another strong inflation reading and last week’s ...