Abu Dhabi / WAM The International Air Transport Association (IATA), presented its latest study on the importance of air transport to the UAE showing that ongoing prioritisation of aviation as a key strategic asset could generate an additional 620,000 jobs and an extra $80 billion in GDP for the nation’s economy by 2037. According to the IATA study, air transport’s …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation lifted the ban on Emirati citizens travelling to Lebanon, with effect from Wednesday. Khalid Balhoul, Ministry’s Under-Secretary, said the decision came following an extensive follow up by Ministry to border security and after obtaining related guarantees from Lebanese government. “The decision to lift the travel ban emanates from …

GENEVA / WAM The Emirate of Dubai, represented by the Dubai Investment Development Agency (DUBAI FDI), been elected for the Presidency of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (Waipa). Dubai FDI will be the president of the new Steering Committee that will lead the global FDI body from 2019 to 2021, reflecting the confidence of the international community in …