Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology announced a research breakthrough that provides valuable insights on the development of optimized graphene-based membranes, which aim to make water filtration and desalination more efficient and sustainable. The Masdar Institute is a part of the Khalifa University of Science and Technology. The breakthrough was made by a team …

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways has introduced the Boeing 787-9 on its scheduled daily service from Abu Dhabi to Seoul. The aircraft touched down this morning at the South Korean capital’s space-age Incheon International Airport. The new two-class 787 Dreamliner service replaces the Airbus A340-600 aircraft previously operated on the route, and features Etihad Airways’ next-generation Business and Economy …

Dubai / WAM Takaful Emarat, the DFM-listed, Shariah-compliant Life and Health Takaful provider, announced its Q2 financial results for six-month period ended June 30. Results were approved at the company’s Board of Directors meeting. Takaful Emarat reported a net profit of AED0.9 million for the first half of the year. This growth is attributed to the company’s continuous investment in …