ABU DHABI / WAM Tadweer, the Centre of Waste Management, Abu Dhabi, signed new contracts worth over AED1.2 billion with the Sharjah Environment Company (Bee’ah), Averda Waste Management, Lavajet Abu Dhabi and Nael and Bin Harmal Hydro-export Establishment joint venture, to provide waste collection and transportation, street sweeping and cleaning services. Agreements were also signed with Eagle Environment Services ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM Inspectors from the General Administration of Customs – Abu Dhabi recorded 7,224 customs seizures in the first half of 2016, compared to 6,435 in the first half of 2015, representing a 12.3% increase. Inspectors foiled attempts to smuggle 7,434 illegal substances into the UAE through various customs ports in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi during the ...

  DUBAI/ WAM Preparations are afoot to hold the third Middle East Franchise Expo & Forum from October 25-26 at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai, Omar Al Hazza, Vice President of the Middle East and North Africa Franchise Association, said on Sunday. “The forum will showcase a wide range of 90 brands in the two-day event. We want to send ...