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Abu Dhabi’s EAD leads initiatives in combatting climate change

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE continues its pioneering efforts to combat climate change through various institutions that have implemented diverse initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increasing investment in clean energy, and launching various projects in the renewable energy sector.In this report, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) will highlight the efforts of the Environment Agency — Abu Dhabi (EAD) ...

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Ahmed bin Mohammed attends inauguration of World FZO’s 9th Annual International Conference & Exhibition

DUBAI / WAM Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, today attended the inauguration of the World Free Zones Organisation’s (World FZO) ninth Annual International Conference ...

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His Highness Sheikh Mohamed receives delegation from Sharjah Football Club, winners of UAE President’s Cup

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday met with representatives of Sharjah Football Club, who recently won the UAE President’s Cup for the tenth time in the team’s history. During the meeting, held at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, His Highness congratulated the team’s players, the technical and administrative staff, and UAE ...

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Saint Kitts, Nevis launch changes to its citizenship by investment program

DUBAI / GULF TIME Michael Martin, the nation’s recently appointed head of the Citizenship by Investment unit, has made the long-awaited revisions to the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program for St. Kitts and Nevis public. St. Kitts and Nevis is once again leading the way for the investment immigration industry, setting a bold and new tone for the sector as ...

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Ajman Ruler, CP review achievements, plans of ETCC

AJMAN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, on Tuesday received in his court Ghannam Butti Al Mazrouei, Secretary-General of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC), in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman. During the meeting, Al Mazrouei briefed Sheikh Humaid about the ...

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Mohammed bin Rashid visits Arabian Travel Market 2023

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, toured the 30th Arabian Travel Market, which commenced on Monday at the Dubai World Trade Centre. He was accompanied by HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Deputy Prime ...

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Dubai sees 4.67mn visitors stay overnight in Q1 2023

DUBAI / WAM Dubai has welcomed 4.67 million international overnight visitors in Q1 2023, up 17% YoY from 3.97 million tourists in the same period in 2022, according to Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). This marks the city’s best Q1 performance since the pandemic, and puts it on track to become the world’s most visited international destination. The ...

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AD Ports to expand fleet, buys 8 new vessels for AED955mn

ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group has announced plans to expand its fleet by purchasing five bulk carriers and three crude oil tankers. These vessel acquisitions will follow the recently signed agreements as part of the group’s strategic global expansion objectives to enhance the shipping division under AD Ports Group’s Maritime Cluster. The five bulk carriers, to be purchased ...

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GPSSA’s first transformational project ‘Shourak’ launched

ABU DHABI / WAM The Shourak is the first transformational project launched by the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) to provide valuable information to insured Emiratis on the importance of merging previous and current employment/service periods in case of a career switch in order to increase years of service, without the need to incur any additional cost. Shourak ...

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