Abu Dhabi / WAM General Manager of the Abu Dhabi City Municipality, (ADCM) Musbbah Mubarak Al Murar, and senior officials of the municipality, have opened a new customer service centre dedicated to assisting customers on the move. The centre, which is situated beside the head office of the municipality, gives clients the convenience of being served and having their transactions processed ...

  Dubai / WAM The Dubai Health Authority (DHA), on Tuesday launched a social fund programme which aims to support staff members in need. The DHA’s Human Resources Department launched the programme in light of the President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, announcing 2017 as the “#Year of Giving” in the UAE. The initiative aims to create a ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business As part of its participation under the ‘Incredible India’ banner, India Tourism showcases the immense tourism potential of the country – both business and leisure travel – during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017 which was held from April 24-27 in Dubai. A total of 24 participants from India, representing the diversity of Heritage, Nature, ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE pays significant attention to its indigenous heritage, following the steps of its late founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan, who instilled a passion for local heritage and national treasures among Emirati citizens. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met He Lifeng, Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission of the People’s Republic of China, to discuss possibilities for joint co-operation. HH Sheikh Abdullah, who is on a state visit to China, emphasised the UAE’s determination to strengthen ties ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced that as of Monday, May 1, entry visas will be granted to Indians holding standard passports with United States, US, visas or are US green card holders, upon their arrival at UAE ports. Ahmed Al Dhaheri, Assistant Under-Secretary for Consular Affairs at the Ministry, explained that these ...

  Dubai / WAM dnata has been named Ground Handler of the Year at the 2017 Air Cargo News awards for the fourth consecutive year. The award winners are determined by a mix of direct voting by more than 18,000 supply chain professionals and company submissions. “Our ground handling teams around the world work tirelessly to ensure our customers receive the ...

  Dubai / WAM The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), announced plans to open a new representative office in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which will become the chamber’s second office in Latin America. The announcement came during a meeting between Argentina’s Vice President, Gabriela Michetti, and a high-level delegation from Dubai. The delegation visited the country as part of ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Etihad Airways said it was disappointed that despite its significant investments in Alitalia, the Italian airline had on Tuesday entered extraordinary administration. James Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Etihad Aviation Group, said: “We have done all we could to support Alitalia, as a minority shareholder, but it is clear this business ...

  Dubai / WAM Lt. General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and General Security in Dubai, the Honorary Chairman of the Protection of Maritime Environment Society launched the first phase of the fish production enhancement programme in the presence of Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman, CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation. Seven ...