Dubai / WAM The Executive Committee of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) held its first meeting for 2022, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vice Chairman of the ADFD Board of Directors, and Chairman of the Executive Committee. The virtual meeting was attended by Ahmed Ali ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, on the occasion of the Kingdom’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also sent ...
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Sharjah / WAM Real estate transactions in the emirate of Sharjah during November increased to AED2.7 billion, compared to a monetary value of real estate transactions of AED1.9 billion the previous month, according to a report issued by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD). The report indicated that 2,813 real estate transactions were carried out during the period, ...
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Dubai / WAM Costa Cruises is consolidating its presence in Dubai with the arrival of ‘Costa Toscana’, the company’s latest flagship, which entered service only last March. Toscana called for the first time at Dubai Harbour, an extraordinary seafront district designed for a maritime lifestyle, set against the district’s unique backdrop, iconic vista and accessible location. On the occasion of ...
Read More »Dubai / WAM The 28th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DFS) opened with a dazzling lighting ceremony as part of Dubai Lights at The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah, followed by the night sky coming alive with a luminous firework display, awe-inspiring fountain show and immersive roaming parades. This season of the festival, which is on until January 29, ...
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Abu Dhabi / WAM ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, on Friday announced the addition of Abu Dhabi Waste Management PJSC (Tadweer) to its energy and utilities portfolio. Tadweer was converted to a public joint-stock company (PJSC), and full share ownership was transferred to ADQ from the government of Abu Dhabi. Tadweer joins ADQ’s prominent energy and utilities ...
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Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – Kezad group, the integrated trade, logistics, and industrial hub of Abu Dhabi, on Friday announced the signing of a 50-year land lease agreement with speciality tissue manufacturer, Star Paper Mill, for the establishment of a new facility to manufacture recycled Kraft Paper Jumbo reels, diversifying the company’s product ...
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MOSCOW / WAM The Emirates News Agency (WAM) participated in the “Russia – Islamic World: Practical Steps in Media Cooperation†international conference, which was held in the Russian Capital, Moscow. The international conference was co-organised by the Russia-Islamic World Strategic Vision Group, Sputnik International News Agency, and Union of OIC News Agencies (UNA), with broad participation of over 50 representatives ...
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Abu Dhabi / WAM The central bank of the UAE (CBUAE), in collaboration with American University of Sharjah (AUS), issued 1,000 commemorative silver coins to celebrate AUS’ Silver Jubilee. The issuance of these commemorative coins aims to celebrate twenty-five years since the establishment of AUS in 1997, in fulfilment of the vision of its founder, HH Dr Sheikh Sultan ...
Read More »DUBAI / WAM Dubai Cyber Innovation Park (DCIP), the Research and Knowledge Arm of Digital Dubai, represented by the Dubai Electronic Security Centre, launched the “CyberMaster Trophy†as the first of its kind NFT drop of DCIP, as part of its efforts in cyber innovations and raising awareness in cybersecurity. The raffle draw date will be on announced on ...
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