Dubai / WAM The UAE will be participating in this year’s Outbound Travel Market (OTM) India’s largest travel trade show taking place from February 21-23 in Mumbai. The Ministry of Economy will organise a national pavilion under the theme Visit UAE which will feature exhibitors from more than 18 government entities and private sector representatives from the hospitality, tourism and …

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) the construction, repair and refit services provider for naval, military and commercial vessels, has announced the launch of a 42m landing craft for the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defence as part of its order of eight naval vessels. A handing-over ceremony was held at ADSB’s headquarters in the Mussafah Industrial Area of …

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) on Sunday signed an agreement with the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) awarding it an 8 percent interest in Abu Dhabi’s onshore oil concession. CNPC contributed a sign up bonus of AED6.5 billion (US$1.77 billion) to enter the concession. The onshore concession is operated by the Abu Dhabi Company …