RIYADH / WAM The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has received the flag of the FEI World Cup Finals that Riyadh will host in April 2024. The Kingdom received the flag during the FEI World Cup Finals 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA, according to Saudi News Agency (SPA). The FEI World Cup, an annual international competition among the world’s best show ...
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Empower starts new district cooling plant
DUBAI / WAM Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the district cooling services provider, announced the commencement of operations of its new district cooling plant in Dubailand, with a cooling capacity of 47,000 Refrigeration Tonnes (RT). The new plant will serve the residential community of the Dubai Land Residence Complex (DLRC), one of the prominent residential destinations in the ...
Read More »Dewa shareholders approve AED4.77 billion in dividends
DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), which is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), on Monday reported that its shareholders approved the payment of total dividends of AED 4.77 billion with a record date of April 20. This approval came during Dewa’s general assembly, which was held on Monday at the Address Boulevard Hotel Dubai as ...
Read More »e& to acquire majority stake in Careem Super App for $400m
ABU DHABI / WAM e& on Monday announced the signing of a binding agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc (Uber) and its subsidiary Careem to acquire a majority stake in Careem’s Super App spinout. Careem’s ride hailing business will remain fully owned by Uber and continue to be available with all other Careem services on the existing app for customers. e& ...
Read More »Sheikh Zayed: Landmarks and namesakes that commemorate a journey of giving
ABU DHABI / WAM History knew the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan as a leader who prioritised charity and humanitarian work, leaving behind a timeless legacy of his giving in various stretches around the world. Sheikh Zayed’s charity work was unbiased and reached many people in various countries. Under his rule, the UAE’s humanitarian and development aid totalled ...
Read More »Abdullah bin Zayed receives FM of Malta, signs three MoUs
ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received Ian Borg, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Malta. During the meeting, which was held at the Ministry’s HQ in Abu Dhabi, ways of expanding cooperation and partnership were discussed within the framework of the ...
Read More »Tahnoun bin Zayed: ‘Zayed Humanitarian Work Day an everlasting stop on a national march of generosity and kindness for all peoples on earth’
ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, said that Zayed Humanitarian Work Day is an everlasting stop on a national march of generosity and kindness for all peoples on earth. In statements marking theZayed Humanitarian Work Day, Sheikh Tahnoun added: “Late Sheikh Zayed bin ...
Read More »UAE President sends COP28 invitation to Chairman of Yemeni Presidential Council
ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a written letter to Dr Rashad Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen, which discussed bilateral relations and also included an invitation to attend COP28, which will be held in the UAE this November. The letter was received by Al-Alimi from ...
Read More »G42-Microsoft deal to speed up digital transformation in UAE
ABU DHABI / WAM G42 and Microsoft announced their intention to collaborate on the development of the public sector and industry-focused solutions that leverage Microsoft’s partner ecosystem and cloud capabilities. These solutions will benefit UAE organisations to address citizen and customer needs. Formalised in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that was signed at G42’s premises, the agreement will allow both ...
Read More »Al Jalila Foundation recognizes Dubai’s Marriott International with a ‘Crystal of Hope’
DUBAI / WAM Al Jalila Foundation, a member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives dedicated to transforming lives through medical innovation, has recognised Marriott International, the world-renowned hospitality chain, as a long-standing partner and major supporter of their mission. Since the collaboration began in 2015, Marriott International has raised AED11 million making it the largest contribution by ...
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