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China logs 3.46 billion tkm of cargo on international air routes in February

BEIJING / WAM China’s aviation regulator announced that domestic airlines reported an accelerated recovery of international flights and a record for cargo transport in February. As reported by China Central Television, the total cargo transported on international air routes to and from China in February amounted to 3.46 billion tonne-kilometres (tkm). This marked a significant year-on-year increase of 108.6 percent ...

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Department of Municipalities and Transport – Abu Dhabi launches Abu Dhabi Canvas initiative

ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Municipalities and Transport – Abu Dhabi (DMT) has launched the Abu Dhabi Canvas, a project aimed at adorning the cityscape with murals created by Emirati and locally-based artists. The murals will be placed at bus shelters in various areas including Al Nahyan, Al Bateen, Al Manhal, Al Mushrif, Al Danah and Al Muntazah. ...

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Egyptian President, UN Secretary-General discuss regional, international developments

CAIRO/ WAM Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, in his meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, addressed various regional and international issues, with a particular focus on recent developments in the Gaza Strip. During the meeting, which was held in Cairo, President Sisi emphasised the UN Security Council’s responsibility and expressed concern over certain countries withdrawing support for the UN Relief ...

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‘Birds of Goodness’ executes 13th humanitarian aid airdrop in north Gaza

ABU DHABI/WAM The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the implementation of the 13th airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid carried by the UAE Air Force and the Egyptian Air Force in the northern Gaza Strip, as part of the “Birds of Goodness” operation. This comes as part of the “Gallant Knight 3” operation, a humanitarian operation ...

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SCCI, Thai Ambassador discuss ways to expand economic cooperation

SHARJAH/ WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has engaged in high-level discussions with a Thai diplomatic delegation, exploring avenues for enhancing economic cooperation and boosting the trade exchange volume between the two countries. Both sides also discussed the potential establishment of a Thai Business Council, under the auspices of the Sharjah Chamber, to stimulate joint investments and ...

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UAE investments abroad are performing well despite global economic fluctuations: Secretary-General of UAEIIC

ABU DHABI/ WAM Jamal Bin Saif Al Jarwan, Secretary-General of the UAE International Investors Council (UAEIIC), stated that UAE investments abroad are performing well despite global economic fluctuations. The UAE is expanding its investment portfolio to secure future generations with valuable and viable projects, demonstrating sound economic management and commitment to development and cooperation. Al Jarwan said, “The UAE has ...

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IOTA Foundation launches $10mn fund at Investopia

ABU DHABI / WAM Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, attended the unveiling of a new investment fund valued at $10 million by the IOTA Ecosystem DLT Foundation during Investopia 2024. The fund’s primary goal is to promote the development of TradeTech solutions and support of startups and venture projects based on digital technology ...

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