ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has been named the Middle East’s highest ranked soft power nation in Brand Finance’s ‘Global Soft Power Index 2020’. According to Brand Finance, the UAE is in 18th position worldwide in the index and has received a soft power score of 45.9 out of 100. “The UAE’s main soft power strength is its appealing ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (Added), and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to enhance cooperation and drive in-country value (ICV), for Abu Dhabi following the success of Adnoc’s ICV programme. Under the terms of the agreement, Added will integrate and standardise Adnoc’s ICV certification ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the suspension of all flights arriving to and departing from Iran, effective immediately. According to the GCAA, all passenger and cargo aircraft traveling to and from Iran will be suspended for a period of one week, and could be up for extension. The decision is a precautionary measure ...