Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) participated in the 9th edition of Air Cargo India in Mumbai, with the aim to adopt the latest trends and innovations in the aviation sector, and exchange expertise with key aviation experts from around the world. Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of SAA, said, “We have been continuously participating in Air ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s journey was full of pioneering initiatives and decisions that focused on improving the lives of the UAE’s citizens and residents, as well as achieving the country’s supreme objectives and priorities. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan was close to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), together with its long-standing partner Borealis AG, on Friday listed their petrochemicals joint venture Borouge plc, on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), following the completion of Abu Dhabi’s largest-ever initial public offering (IPO) and the Middle East’s largest-ever petrochemicals listing. The IPO, which raised gross proceeds of more than ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa’s) awareness initiatives and programmes have supported energy and water conservation and educating society about the importance of protecting natural resources and reducing our carbon footprint. Dewa’s conservation activities have gained the support of its audiences with an increased turnout and positive impact. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of ...

  Dubai / WAM Al Jalila Foundation, a member of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, on Friday announced that it has been granted approval to receive charitable donations in cryptocurrencies, making it the first healthcare charity in the UAE to accept donations in digital money. Al Jalila Foundation also announced that it has partnered with a leading ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 231,286 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. ...

  Dubai / WAM flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced on Friday that it will resume operations to Abha in Saudi Arabia. Flights to Abha will commence on June 23 with a daily service, from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB). The carrier will start operations to 10 additional routes from June onwards and this includes flights to new destinations, Izmir ...

  Dubai / Gulf Time Emirates is on board with The World Environment Day 2022 theme — Only One Earth, with initiatives on board and on the ground that add up to making a big difference. The airline’s environmental strategy focuses on three areas: reducing emissions, consuming responsibly, and preserving wildlife and habitats. When it comes to inflight product and ...

Bloomberg Australia’s new government, elected with a promise to accelerate a shift away from fossil fuels, is holding talks with oil and gas giants to ease an energy squeeze that’s delivered a first major test. Officials are in discussions with companies on “how we can alleviate the immediate real pressure on businesses and households,” after gas prices surged and following ...

  Bloomberg New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans to build 22 renewable energy projects, much of them solar-power facilities, as the state aspires to achieve a zero-emission grid by 2040. The projects should generate enough power to serve 620,000 New York homes for at least 20 years, spur $2.7 billion in private investments and create more than 3,000 jobs ...