April, 2016

• 4 April

  EU-Turkey migrant deal to cost $320mn

  

  Brussels / AFP An enormous and complex logistical operation involving thousands of EU and other officials was launched on Monday to ship migrants from Greece back to Turkey under a controversial accord between Brussels and Ankara. The European Commission estimates it will cost 280 million euros ($320 million) to implement the deal over the next six months. The EU will ...

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• 4 April

  ‘Renewables’ hotspot’ IRENA turns five

  

  RITIKA SHARMA / EMIRATES BUSINESS Abu Dhabi-based International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) marked half a decade of efforts towards a sustainable and green planet on Monday. Turning five, the global body looks forward to expanding its role as the universal voice of renewables. Adnan Z Amin, IRENA Director-General, said, “The past five years have witnessed a dramatic shift in the ...

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• 4 April

  EGA deploys tech innovation to boost production, operation

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) implemented advanced technologies to improve productivity and enhance operational procedures at its operations, while maintaining the highest standards of environmental conservation. As part of its mandate to drive an ongoing quest for innovation-based improvements, the dedicated Technology Development and Transfer department at EGA continuously forges ahead in identifying and implementing technological advancements ...

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• 4 April

  Emirates, Malaysia Airlines enhance codesharing

  DUBAI / WAM Emirates and Malaysia Airlines on Monday unveiled new routes and frequent flyer benefits as part of their codeshare agreement to provide customers seamless connections and world class travel experiences, across the globe. The new routes cover 15 key Malaysian cities: Langkawi, Penang, Johor Bahru, Kuching, Miri, Bintulu, Sibu, Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Tawau, Labuan, Alor Setar, Kota Bharu, ...

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• 4 April

  DMCC hosts Global Tea Forum today

  DUBAI / WAM The 6th edition of the Global Dubai Tea Forum, hosted by Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), will take place from April 5-7. The forum is expected to draw more than 300 delegates from over 30 tea producing and consuming countries, bringing together producers, merchant exporters, buyers, blenders, machine manufacturers, raw material suppliers and government entities to discuss ...

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• 4 April

  DEWA plans expedition to Amazon Rainforest

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will send some of their employees on a special expedition to the Amazon Rainforest in Peru in May 2016, as part of its ongoing efforts to achieve its vision to become a sustainable innovative world-class utility, and raise awareness about environmental issues, especially conserving natural resources and reducing carbon emissions. The ...

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• 4 April

  DED, Souq.com ink pact for consumer rights

  

  SUNAINA RANA Emirates Business Considering the expansion of e-commerce in the UAE and need of constant vigilance, Department of Economic Development (DED) signed a deal with Souq.com to protect customer rights. The pact, was signed between Mohammad Lootah, CEO of Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in DED, and Ronaldo Mouchawar, CEO of souq.com. The two firms will use ...

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• 4 April

  GCC roaming rates dip 42%

  ABU DHABI / WAM The General Authority for Regulating the Telecommunication Sector (TRA) announces the implementation of the new price caps for INTRA-GCC roaming services by UAE’s mobile operators resulting from the implementation of TRA Directive No. (4) of 2015. In average, the International roaming prices for UAE customers who travel to GCC countries fall by an average of 42% ...

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• 4 April

  UAE at customs tariff meet

  CAIRO / WAM The UAE is participating in the 33rd meeting of Arab Commission for the Unified Customs Tariff, which began on Monday at the Arab League headquarters under the chairmanship of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the participant representatives of the Arab customs authorities. The participating UAE delegation includes Tariq Abdullah Bourhima, Chairman of the Customs Affairs Department ...

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• 4 April

  UAE, Luxembourg space coop

  ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Space Agency discussed ways of bilateral co-operation and mutual collaboration with a delegation from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg at the Agency’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Dr Khalifa Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Chairman of the UAE Space Agency, said the meeting was in context of UAE Space Agency’s collaboration with foreign agencies.

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