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ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has entered into a strategic partnership with Tawasal Information Technology, the owner and operator of the Emirati digital messaging platform, Tawasal SuperApp, to set up a dedicated digital channel powered by Tawasal for the Abu Dhabi Chamber, thus enhancing the communication between the business community in Abu Dhabi and the ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, Their Highnesses engaged in cordial conversations, discussing various national topics and reaffirming their commitment to advancing the UAE’s development ambitions. ...

ABU DHABI/WAM His Excellency Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia, arrived in the United Arab Emirates today at the start of a two-day state visit. UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan led the welcoming reception for His Excellency and the accompanying delegation upon their arrival at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi. Also present ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Chambers has hosted the “Compliance Challenges Workshop 2024” at its headquarters to enhance local business community awareness about the UAE tax system. Organised by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) in cooperation with Dubai Chambers, the workshop attracted 130 participants and provided an overview of the key taxes that apply to businesses operating in the UAE, including excise Tax ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce announced on Tuesday the registration opening for the “Abu Dhabi Business Connect Platform,” inviting local companies to join and connect with over 3 million companies around the word. It represents a unique way to conduct business, enhancing the competitiveness of Abu Dhabi’s business ecosystem and attracting foreign direct investments to the emirate. ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today visited the state-of-the-art global research centre of Himalaya Wellness in Dubai Science Park, a member of the TECOM Group. Speaking on the occasion, His Highness said, “Research and development (R&D) is a vital sector that is a cornerstone of the UAE’s sustainable ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), and Mamo E. Mihretu, Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), have signed a bilateral currency swap agreement for the UAE Dirham and Ethiopian Birr. The two parties also entered into two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for the use of local ...

DUBAI/WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Decree No. (45) of 2024 on the Board of Trustees of Noor Dubai Foundation, chaired by the Director General of the Dubai Health Authority. According to the Decree, Nasser Khalifa Al Budoor will serve as Vice Chairman. ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group has commissioned a new natural gas network having 311,100 MMBTU/Day capacity in KEZAD Area A – Al Ma’mourah. The new natural gas network has been developed by the KEZAD Group subsidiary, KEZAD Utilities & Facilities Management Company, in three phases with a capital investment of around AED300 million. The total ...

DUBAI/WAM flydubai announced that it will receive seven aircraft before the end of 2024 and is on track to hire more than 130 new pilots by the end of this year. In a statement on Tuesday, the airline said the new aircraft will further support the network’s expansion by adding Basel, Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive ...