DUBAI / WAM Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, reaffirmed that the UAE will continue to forge ahead to ensure all sectors, particularly the energy sector, reach new heights through collaboration and a steadfast commitment to excellence and leadership. The minister made his comment during a session titled ‘Charting the Future of the UAE’s Energy Sector’, ...
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CAIRO / WAM Egyptian exports to China rose by 20.8% to $1.7 billion in the first 11 months of 2022, up from $1.4 billion in the same period in 2021, according to a statement released by Egypt’s Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (Capmas). The trade exchange between Egypt and China increased by 2.6% during the first 11 months ...
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DUBAI / WAM The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded the first contract under Phase 4 of Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project, which aims to keep pace with the continuous development of the locality while catering to the demands of urban expansion and population growth. The project is being carried out in response to the directives of His Highness ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM The 14th edition of the EmiratesSkills National Competition, taking place from March 13-14, will see the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (Adnec) come alive with the participation of more than 300 talented Emiratis, who will compete in 23 technical and vocational skills, assessed and evaluated by over 100 experts. Organised by Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has updated 99% of its data for 29,762 eligible registered pensioners and beneficiaries during 2022 as part its quest to provide quick and reliable services to its stakeholders. The upgraded service is catered to pensioners and/or senior Emirati nationals over the age of 60, as well as for ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has launched a new initiative called the ‘Industrialist Programme’, which is designed to build local capacities and increase Emiratisation in the industrial sector. The programme is the result of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and the ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM Masdar has announced the signing of an agreement with the Ministry of Mining, Petroleum and Energy for the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire to explore the development of a solar power plant with a capacity of up to 70 MW. The agreement was signed in the presence of Tiémoko Meyliet Koné, Vice President of the Republic of ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE on Friday sent an aircraft carrying 14 tonnes of relief aid, including blankets and personal care supplies, and LED bulbs to help the people of Ukraine live through the harsh winter conditions. These supplies are part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian assistance aimed at alleviating the suffering of the Ukrainian people amid the crisis. ...
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ABU DHABI / GULF TIME International Holding Company (IHC), the global diversified Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate, announced on Friday its audited financial results for the full year of 2022 resulting a AED 32.6 billion net profit, the company’s best profit record to date. The fourth quarter of 2022 saw a significant increase in net profit reaching AED 8.3 billion compared to ...
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NEW YORK / WAM Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 UAE President-Designate, and Michael R Bloomberg, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions and founder of Bloomberg L and Bloomberg Philanthropies, announced a new partnership to bolster meaningful climate action from cities, businesses, financial institutions, and civil society ahead of ...
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