Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of South Africa over the victims of a fuel tanker explosion in Johannesburg, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people ...
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Dubai Customs’ centres handle $238.4b of goods
Dubai / WAM Air Cargo Centres Management has dealt with 81.162 billion items of goods since the beginning of 2022 until the end of November, with an estimated value of AED 875.86 billion ($238.4bn), including insurance and shipping costs. The management includes Cargo Village (customer service and inspection), Airport Free Zone (customer service and inspection), Emirates Post Inspection Centre, Air ...
Read More »Russia says it may reduce daily oil output by 700,000 barrels
Bloomberg Russia may reduce its oil output by 500,000-700,000 barrels a day in early 2023 in response to the Group of Seven’s price cap on the nation’s crude exports, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. “We are ready to partially cut our production early next year,†he said in an interview with Rossiya-24 TV channel, adding the volumes ...
Read More »First phase of Ras Al Khor road project opens
Dubai / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened on Sunday Phase I of the Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Improvement Corridor Project extending from the intersection of Ras Al Khor with Dubai-Al Ain Road (Bu Kadra intersection) to the intersection of Ras Al Khor Road with Nad Al Hamar Road. Works included widening the road from three to ...
Read More »SteelFab 2023 brings together 200 exhibitors from 33 nations
Sharjah / WAM Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) has revealed that the 18th edition of the SteelFab 2023, the largest event of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region, will see the participation of more than 200 local and international exhibitors from 33 countries representing eminent international manufacturers, suppliers and 400 major global brands of metalwork industry. The ...
Read More »UAE, Morocco exchange experience to combating terror, arms proliferation
Rabat / WAM A delegation from the Executive Office for Control and Non-Proliferation (EOCN), headed by Rashid Al Mannai, Director of the Targeted Financial Sanctions Department, met with members of the National Committee in charge of implementing United Nations Security Council resolutions in the Kingdom of Morocco. The committee was represented by Hicham Mellati, Director of Criminal Affairs and Pardons ...
Read More »Dubai Police traffic campaigns benefit over 10 million people
Dubai / WAM The Dubai Police, represented by the General Department of Traffic, benefited 10,140,892 people with traffic campaigns on social media platforms over the last three years. These statistics were revealed during the General Department of Traffic annual inspection conducted by Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, in the presence of Major General Ali ...
Read More »UAE sends 2,500 generators to Ukraine
Abu Dhabi / WAM The United Arab Emirates announced that it is sending about 2,500 household generators to civilians affected by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine that has disrupted energy infrastructure and caused power outages, with the objective of helping them survive the harsh winter conditions. The assistance comprises 2,500 household generators, each with a power output of between ...
Read More »Shurooq’s destinations to ring New Year with colourful lights
Sharjah / WAM Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq)’s family-friendly destinations in coordination with the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority are set to ring the New Year with colorful lights; from fireworks displays to amazing dining experiences to exclusive shows, each destination has specially curated events this year. Celebrating the 10th anniversary, Al Majaz Waterfront will have breathtaking eight-minute ...
Read More »China’s Nio chief warns of sales challenges in first half
Bloomberg Nio Inc founder and Chief Executive Officer William Li said the Chinese EV maker may face a challenging first half as a cut in government subsidies and the broader economic slowdown erode local demand in the world’s largest new-energy vehicle market. Customers are likely to try place orders before the end of the year, when the national subsidies for ...
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