DUBAi / WAM Innovation is never a tool to surpass heritage, experts argued during a joint forum held by the Hamdan bin Mohammed Heritage Centre and the Zayed University. In the digital age and at the heart of the 4th Industrial Revolution, heritage is celebrated in the UAE and not forgotten. The Innovation and Heritage Forum aimed to promote research ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), on Sunday signed an agreement awarding the exploration rights for Abu Dhabi Onshore Block 4 to Japan’s Inpex Corporation. A wholly-owned Inpex subsidiary, Jodco Exploration Limited, will hold and manage the interest in the concession on behalf of Inpex. The award has been endorsed by Abu Dhabi’s Supreme Petroleum ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) launched the ‘Saving Energy and Water at Home’ initiative. This latest endeavour is one of three sustainable initiatives launched by the department in collaboration with Zay-ed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs (ZHO), Abu Dhabi Distribution Company, and Al Ain Distribution Company. The DoE is official partner ...

Bloomberg The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and its allies have much work to do to balance global oil markets and are prepared to do what’s necessary in the second half, Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih said. The 24-nation coalition known as Opec+ needs to “stay the course” until June as its job is nowhere near complete in terms ...

DUBAI / Emirates Business Global trade enabler DP World has selected the Infor GT Nexus Commerce Network as the technology backbone to power its global supply chain platform initiative. DP World’s objectives for strategic growth require innovative logistics digitalisation capabilities to power a new business initiative that will extend the value of its port and trade facilitation services to customers ...

SHARJAH / WAM Gulftainer, a privately owned independent port operator, welcomed the MV Port Klang from Sunmarine Shipping Services on a maiden call at its gateway flagship Sharjah Container Terminal (SCT). The vessel is one of the shipping group’s fastest services between the Indian subcontinent and the UAE. The MV Port Klang offers the fastest direct express service between Sharjah’s ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has achieved total electricity savings of 1160 MW, worth AED 3 billion, in 2018 “As per its vision, Empower adopts an integrated strategy that contributes in raising customers awareness about conservation of energy. We thrive to reduce energy consumption and protect the environment ...

Dubai / Emirates Business The recently concluded DSF promotion of Al Habtoor Motors was a grand success. During the final draw held in Dubai and Sharjah 5 winners names were declared with each winning a brand new Lancer EX sedan. This year Mitsubishi customers had great reasons to celebrate their buy with exciting great value deals on the entire range ...

ABU DHABI / WAM A tourism delegation led by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, visited Kuwait to boost awareness about the emirate and increase inbound tourism from the GCC country. The delegation, which included partners; Etihad Airways and Experience Hub, visited Kuwait City to host a roadshow at the Radisson Blu hotel. Participating ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Asset Management announced the rollout of phase one of the first fully digital and paperless property rental experience in partnership with Smart Dubai. The smart solution is accessible via DubaiNow, a comprehensive platform available as a website and a mobile app that integrates the services of government and private sector partners. The move aligns with the ...