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ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Franco-Dutch airline group Air France-KLM, forging a strategic partnership that will enhance connectivity between Abu Dhabi and Europe, further positioning the emirate as a preferred tourist destination. The signing ceremony, held at the Louvre Abu ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The General Women’s Union (GWU) and Maqta Gateway, a subsidiary of the AD Ports Group, jointly organised an induction session for interns of the fifth batch of the “ATLG” programme under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme ...

DUBAI / WAM Enoc Group, a leading integrated global energy player, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Alsayer Group Parts & Logistics in line with the group’s wider strategy to further expand its lubricants network in the region. The agreement will see Alsayer expanding its product range in Kuwait to introduce technologically advanced products from Enoc, including industrial, ...

WASHINGTON / WAM A high-level delegation from the Government Experience Exchange Office showcased the UAE’s model for global capacity-building as well as foreseeing and shaping the future during a series of meetings in Washington, US. The Government Experience Exchange Programme is a knowledge-sharing platform aiming to transfer the UAE’s experience and best practices in the field of government development and ...

DUBAI / WAM Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s Federal export credit company, with an ‘AA-’ (Very Strong) rating for Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) and Long-Term Issuer Default, both with stable outlooks. This rating reinforces ECI’s financial robustness, pivotal role in the UAE’s economic diversification, and its systemic importance in providing insurance to UAE-based businesses and ...

SHARJAH / WAM HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued Emiri Decree No (53) of 2023 concerning the Restructuring of the Board of Trustees of the American University of Sharjah (AUS). The decree stipulates that the AUS Board of Trustees will be chaired by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan bin Mohammed ...

DUBAI / WAM The Museum of the Future is set to host a diverse range of talks and interactive learning sessions during the month of August. The forthcoming Future Experts session will delve into topics such as digital health and AI-designed medication, whilst the hands-on workshops offer participants the opportunity to gain a deeper knowledge in a range of sectors ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The upcoming Global Media Congress (GMC) in Abu Dhabi will provide a wonderful opportunity for the Japanese media and government officials in public affairs to expand network with global media and public relations executives of other countries, a top Japanese diplomat told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). Akio Isomata, ambassador of Japan to the UAE, said ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (Adib) announced that it has continued to grow its UK commercial real estate financing portfolio with over £100m in new financing assets in the first six months of this year. Closed deals include providing structured financing for various projects, such as a 343-unit co-living scheme in North Acton, West London, a 400 ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day, marked annually on August 10. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness ...