SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Taxi, a part of Osool Transport Solutions, has commenced testing its first electric vehicles at Sharjah International Airport. Testing of its fleet of limousines is a pioneering endeavour towards environmentally friendly transportation in the emirate of Sharjah, with the ultimate goal of achieving carbon-free public transportation by 2050. The Skywell electric vehicle is an eco-friendly and …

ABU DHABI / WAM Alpha Dhabi Holding has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Türkiye-based Limak Group to explore a range of business opportunities and joint ventures in construction, development, infrastructure, energy, and hospitality, all within a framework of sustainable development in the UAE and Türkiye. This MoU marks a significant milestone in the economic relations between the two …

ABU DHABI / WAM President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan has departed from the UAE following his official visit to the country. His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, was present to bid farewell to President Erdogan and his accompanying delegation. Also in attendance at the Presidential Airport …

ABU DHABI / WAM Türkiye’s First Lady Emine Erdogan visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Accompanying Türkiye’s First Lady and her accompanying delegation during the tour were Hessa Buhumaid, Director-General of Dubai’s Community Development Authority. Türkiye’s First Lady Emine Erdogan and her accompanying delegation toured the mosque’s halls and external corridors, during which they were briefed about Sheikh Zayed Grand …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has received the UAE national winter sports teams following the men’s ice hockey team’s recent historic victory at the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division II-B, which was held in Türkiye. HH Sheikh …

AJMAN / WAM His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, on Thursday received Abdullah Sultan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, at the Ruler’s Court. During their meeting, Sheikh Ammar was briefed by Abdullah Al Nuaimi about the plans, programmes and projects implemented by the Ministry of Justice and its strategic vision for the upcoming period. …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE-Türkiye Business Council held its first meeting post-restructuring in Abu Dhabi, chaired by Abdullah Humaid Al Hameli, CEO, Economic Cities and Free Zones, AD Ports Group. Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade; and Prof Dr Omar Bolat, Turkish Minister of Commerce, attended the meeting. The council meeting discussed new …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the Dubai Police signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation coordination and partnership in the field of information exchange related to financial crimes to achieve strategic common goals. The MoU was signed by Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE, Chairman of …

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) conducted a meeting for external clients from diverse nationalities to discuss strategies and implementable solutions that would enhance and improve the efficacy of care and rehabilitation services offered by the foundation to those who need them. The meeting touched on the strengths and weaknesses of the current services provided …

DUBAI / WAM A total of 3.030 real estate and properties transactions valued at AED9.9 billion were conducted during the week ending 20th July 2023,according to the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD weekly report said that 378 plots were sold for AED3 billion, 2,124 apartments and villas were sold for AED5.13 billion. The top three transactions were a land …