ABU DHABI / WAM The Sawab Centre, a joint online engagement initiative by the governments of the UAE and the US in support of the Global Coalition against IS , has launched a new social media campaign on the social networking sites Twitter and Instagram under the hashtag #HerAchievementsInspireMe. Coinciding with International Women’s Day, on March 8th, the campaign aims …

SHARJAH / WAM British-owned Advanced Armour Engineering (AAE) has signed a long-term agreement with Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) to establish two high-tech factories with a total working area of 50,000 square feet. Specialised in defence and security, transport, architectural metalwork, construction equipment and maritime, AAE exports to over 12 countries and is firmly seen as the partner …

JAKARTA / WAM The United Arab Emirates has participated in the 5th Extraordinary Islamic Summit on Palestine and Al-Quds Al-Shareef, being held under the theme, “United for Just Solution” in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta. The UAE delegation was led by Dr Maytha bint Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State, with the membership of Ahmed Abdullah Al-Musalli, UAE Ambassador to the …

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, Shurooq, is gearing up for its 9th participation at the ITB Berlin 2016, the world’s leading travel trade show, taking place from March 9th-13th in Berlin, Germany. There it will exhibit the Mleiha Archaeological and Environmental project, Al Noor Island, Heart of Sharjah and more of its existing projects to promote Sharjah’s …

Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, received on Monday at Al Shati Palace, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his accompanying delegation, who are currently visiting the country. Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the visit of the German Foreign Minister and discussed with …

Abu Dhabi / WAM US Vice President Joseph R. Biden on Monday visited Masdar City as part of his series of official engagements with senior UAE leaders. The visit is the latest milestone in a bilateral relationship that has helped drive global efforts to foster the widespread adoption of renewable energy, the acceleration of clean technology innovation and research as …

Dubai / Emirates Business The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Dubai National Insurance & Reinsurance PSC (DNIR) was held on Monday at the Al Habtoor Group Head Office. Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Chairman of DNIR, presided over the meeting which was attended by the majority of shareholders. At the AGM, DNIR disclosed its full year results for 2015. It said …

Sharjah / WAM Registration for the 10th edition of Sharjah Food Festival, organised by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, Shurooq, is now open. The event will take place from March 31 to April 9 and is open to everyone including individuals, families and restaurants. Registration closes on March 15. Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, Chief Operating Officer of Shurooq, said, “We …

Abu Dhabi / WAM NMC Healthcare on Monday unveiled the UAE’s largest private sector hospital, the US$200 million NMC Royal Hospital at Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi. The 75,000 sq.m. NMC Royal Hospital will be the first of its kind in the private sector, providing world-class emergency, critical and acute cardiovascular care. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of …

DUBAI / WAM The government’s policies, programmes and services should contribute towards building a positive and happy community, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said. Sheikh Mohammed said the government’s main task is to ensure that conditions are conducive for delivering happiness to individuals, families and employees and promoting …