ABU DHABI / WAM Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) on Thursday announced start of hot metal production at pilot reduction cells for EX, the company’s next generation aluminium smelting technology. The pilot at Al Taweelah is a key step in readying the technology for large-scale industrialisation, making the project a key foundation for both future low-carbon primary aluminium production growth at ...

SHARJAH / WAM The fourth edition of the Mango Festival will kick off on Friday, at Expo Khorfakkan and will run until 29th June. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), in cooperation with the Municipal Council of Khorfakkan and Khorfakkan City Municipality, the festival features extensive participation from local farmers, agricultural companies, and productive families from ...

DUBAI / WAM A recent report by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed that the UAE’s travel and tourism sector delivered an exceptional performance in 2024. The sector contributed AED257.3 billion (US$70.1 billion) to the national GDP, accounting for 13% of the economy. This marks a 3.2% increase from 2023 and a remarkable 26% growth compared to 2019, ...