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FANR board reviews Barakah nuclear power plant progress

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Board of Management of the UAE’s Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has approved FANR’s strategy for 2023 to 2026, where it details its future roadmap in regulating the nuclear and radiological sectors in the UAE. The strategy focuses on the oversight of the safety and security of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, waste ...

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Dewa uses drones to ensure quality of desalinated water

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) continues to develop a world-class infrastructure supported by assets exceeding AED200 billion owned by Dewa and its subsidiaries, as well as an additional investment of AED40 billion over five years in the energy and water sectors. This helps Dewa expand its production capacity to meet the growing demand for electricity ...

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Covid-19: UAE issues safety protocols for Eid Al Fitr prayers

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Dr Taher Al Ameri, Official Spokesman of the National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA), has announced the protocol for Eid al-Fitr, which covers prayers in the country’s mosques, along with precautionary measures to be implemented during this period. Dr. Al Ameri said the protocol stipulates the need to put up physical distancing stickers across ...

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KKR nearing deal for French solar, biomass power producer

  Bloomberg KKR & Co agreed to acquire French solar and biomass power producer Albioma SA in a deal valued at about 1.6 billion euros ($1.7 billion), in the latest sign of investor demand for renewable energy assets. The buyout firm offered 50 euros per Albioma share, plus a cash dividend of 84 cents, according to a statement, confirming an ...

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German parliament backs heavy weapons supplies for Ukraine

Bloomberg Germany’s parliament urged the government to quickly supply Ukraine with heavy weapons and other equipment to help its defense against Russia. The three parties in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition and the largest opposition group — which combined hold over 80% of the seats in the lower house of parliament — teamed up to support a motion in a show ...

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Ajman issues certificates of origin worth AED9.47 billion

  Ajman / WAM The total number of certificates of origin issued by the Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) during 2021 increased to 33,175, compared to 25,682 during 2020, achieving a 29 percent growth, a top official revealed. Mohamed Ali Al Janahi, Acting Director-General of ACCI, said the total value of the products, for which certificates of origin ...

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Sheikh Mohammed donates 400m meals to ‘1 Billion Meals’ campaign

  Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the conclusion of the ‘1 Billion Meals’ initiative successfully by achieving its goal in providing one billion meals to the disadvantaged and vulnerable in 50 countries. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed stressed that the initiative reflects ...

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Arada completes first residential phase of Sharjah’s megaproject

  Sharjah / WAM Arada has reached a major milestone at the Sharjah megaproject ‘Aljada,’ with the completion of its first residential phase. The delivery of 278 homes in the last two Misk Apartment buildings at the mixed-use community brings the total number of units finished at Aljada to 1,482, said an Arada press release on Wednesday. The Misk Apartment ...

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Germany says it’s meeting with EU partners on gas supplies

Bloomberg Germany said it’s discussing the decision by Russia’s Gazprom PJSC to halt gas flows to Poland and Bulgaria with European Union partners, and although it views the move with concern, security of supply is currently guaranteed. “All in all, gas flows are currently at a stable level but we are monitoring the situation very closely,” the economy ministry in ...

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Myanmar court adds more jail time for Suu Kyi on corruption

Bloomberg A special court in Myanmar sentenced Aung San Suu Kyi to five years in prison in the first of several corruption charges leveled against the deposed civilian leader, according to a person familiar with the matter. The judge handed down the verdict immediately after convening the court, said the person who declined to be named as he is not ...

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