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ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received in Abu Dhabi Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, in the presence of Luigi Di Maio, EU Special Representative for the Gulf region. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation between the UAE ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) announced on Monday a new brand identity for its group of companies. The move is a milestone in the transformation and growth of TAQA and underpins the company’s strategy to grow through delivering integrated power and water services in the UAE and internationally. TAQA activities cover the entire utility value chain, including ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court, has attended the opening ceremony of the World Utilities Congress 2024, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and taking place at ...

DUBAI / WAM In a remarkable achievement that enhances its distinguished record of success, Emirates Health Services (EHS) secured second place among 32 federal entities in the “UAE Digital Government Online Services Index’’ for 2023. This index comprises two key indicators which are the Digital Participation and Open Data Index, and the Digital Services Quality Index. Developed by the Telecommunications ...

VIENNA / WAM The UAE is taking part in the annual week-long 68th Regular Session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the organisation’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria from September 16 to 20 2024. It is being held under the theme “Global Cooperation in the Nuclear Field”. Ambassador Hamad Al Kaabi, the UAE Permanent Representative ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Rail Freight, a subsidiary of Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, has signed a Haulage Services Agreement with Trojan General Contracting, a construction company in the UAE, specialising in delivering large-scale infrastructure, civil engineering, and building projects across various sectors, to provide comprehensive transportation and logistics services for their ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has launched its ambitious “Invest in the Emirates” campaign, extending a global invitation to the world’s top innovators, talents, and entrepreneurs to explore the unparalleled opportunities within the country’s dynamic business landscape. The campaign takes place in major cities like Cannes, Munich, Paris, London, Zurich, Geneva, and New York. The campaign is introduced by ...

SHARJAH / WAM The 7th edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2024), organised by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), is set to begin on Wednesday, ushering in two days of in-depth discussions led by more than 80 distinguished speakers from around the world. The event will shape ‘A Futuristic Vision for Smart Economies’ through over 100 sessions, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) imposed a financial sanction on a bank operating in the UAE. The decision is pursuant to articles 89 and 137 of the Federal Decree Law No. (14) of 2018 regarding the Central Bank & Organisation of Financial Institutions and Activities and its amendments, and article 14 of the Federal ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke by telephone on Monday to His Excellency Azali Assoumani, President of the Union of the Comoros, to inquire about his health following an attack that left him with injuries. His Highness wished him a speedy recovery and continued good health and wellbeing. President Azali Assoumani expressed his ...