ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Monday received the visiting Commander of United States (US) Central Command Joseph Votel, at Al Shati Palace. Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Votel and discussed with him friendship and co-operation between the UAE and ...

  SHARJAH / WAM Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, will witness the launch of the 8th edition of Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), which takes place on Wednesday. Organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) and held each year under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, ...

  DUBAI / WAM Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation, Empower, has awarded a contract that will boost the company’s production by 30,000 Refrigeration Tonnes (RT), according to Ahmad bin Shafar, Chief Executive Officer. “Being the world’s largest district cooling services provider in terms of capacity, we continuously work on increasing our operations to cater to the needs of our rapidly ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of ports and Khalifa Industrial Zone in the Emirate, and Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will pave the way for knowledge sharing, joint research projects, and job opportunities for students. Abdullah Humaid Al Hameli, Acting Executive Vice President – ...

  DUBAI / WAM The General Assembly of Dubai Islamic Insurance and Reinsurance Company (AMAN Insurance) held its annual general meeting (AGM) at Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The AGM reviewed the board’s report on the company’s activities and its financial position during the past financial year. The AGM was headed by HE Mohammed bin Omair bin Yousef Al ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business The world’s largest stand-alone Audi service center has been inaugurated in a VIP ceremony to commemorate the launch of a new standard bearer in car servicing and customer care. Al Nabooda Automobiles, the sole distributor of Audi in Dubai and the Northern Emirates hosted a VIP collection of government officials, dignitaries and loyal customers at ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), received HE Milos Perisic, the Serbian ambassador to the UAE, at his office. Ahmed Abdullah, Senior Manager of External Communication at DEWA, also attended the meeting. This supports DEWA’s efforts to enhance cooperation within diplomatic and council missions. Al Tayer ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Land Department (DLD) is participating for the second time at GISWORX 16, the largest and the most significant GIS (geographic information systems) user gathering in the region. Taking place at the Al Bustan Rotana Dubai from April 19-21, GISWORX 16 comprises of a host of conferences, workshops and networking opportunities. DLD’s participation at the ...

  DUBAI / WAM du has been awarded the Best Satellite Services Innovation of the Year award at the 12th annual Digital Studio Awards held recently at Conrad Dubai. Last year, the UAE telecommunications company integrated its broadcast and telecom assets to create a world-class media platform and support the growth of the industry throughout the Middle East. du’s media ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy, and sustainable technologies, inspired youth and visitors with innovation highlights and an exciting quiz competition during its participation at Think Science 2016. Organized under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign ...