Ajman / WAM A delegation from the Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) visited the Casablanca Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services – the Kingdom of Morocco, to discuss ways of mutual cooperation and exchange experiences, and review the best practices that support the development of the economic environment. This visit is a part of the ACCI’s efforts ...

  DUBAI / Gulf Time With the significant demand for air travel during Hajj, Emirates is deploying extra flights to ensure more connectivity for the scores of pilgrims making their way to the Holy City of Makkah. Emirates will be operating special flights to Jeddah and Medina during the upcoming Hajj season to carry pilgrims for this special period. Emirates ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Finance announced that the revenues of federal authorities in the first quarter of 2022 amounted to AED11.339 billion while their expenditures amounted to some AED11.354 billion during the same period. In the financial performance report of the outcomes of the implementation of the general budget of the Federation for the first quarter ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) signed an agreement with Pure Health, the UAE’s largest integrated healthcare group, to join the National In-Country Value Programme, one of the key pillars of the national industrial strategy. As part of the agreement, that was signed on the second day of the “Make it in the ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), under the leadership of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), inaugurated three colleges of technology in Fiji, to support the country’s education sector in areas affected by severe Tropical Cyclone Winston. Each college consists of ...

  DUBAI / WAM Dr Dena Assaf, United Nations Resident Coordinator for the United Arab Emirates, has commended the UAE’s environmentally-friendly endeavours in a bid to protect the environment and achieve the sustainable development goals. In this context, the UN official hailed the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi’s decision to ban the use of single-use plastic bags from June 1, ...

  ABU DHABI / Gulf Time Etihad Airways is inviting guests for an unforgettable stopover in Abu Dhabi with three different offers that suit all tastes and budgets. With the relaunch of Etihad Stopovers, travellers can benefit from 40% discounted prices at one of Abu Dhabi’s premium four-star and five-star hotels participating in this campaign, or from a one or ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM Aldar Properties has announced the launch of apartments at Grove District, a new at Abu Dhabi’s Cultural Epicentre on Saadiyat Island. Grove District sits within Aldar’s flagship Saadiyat Grove development, and its apartments boast partial views of the island’s three landmarks: Zayed National Museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. The development, when completed, ...

“Beware the nested game.” It is one of the least-known but most useful adages to keep in mind when following international affairs, and it is especially relevant now that Lithuania has announced a blockade of sanctioned Russian goods. A nested game is what it sounds like — a game within a game. It recognises that the actors in most real-world ...

Kellogg Co announced plans to split into three separately listed businesses. The aim is to turbocharge sales and profit growth. But the maker of Pop-Tarts and Pringles is also providing something for potential bidders to snack on. Kellogg will spin off its North American cereals arm and plant-based food unit from its global snacking operation. The shares rose as much ...