Dubai / WAM Trade between Jafza and France grew $1.5billion in 2016 up from $1.3billion that was recorded in the previous year. There are more than 130 French companies operating from Jafza, ranging from healthcare, equipment, oil & gas, cars and transportation. Almost one-third of UAE trade with France involves companies operating in Jafza, a subsidiary of global trade enabler …

ABU DHABI / WAM Developmental projects worth nearly AED200 million have been appro- ved by the Follow-up Committee of the Initiatives of the UAE President. The approval comes in implementation of the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the orders of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and …

Dubai / Emirates Business Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO) has been awarded the development, and installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to be installed at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) water reservoirs. The installation of solar PV systems on DEWA’s water reservoirs will reduce the Emirate’s carbon footprint and increase the proportion of solar power in Dubai’s energy …