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April, 2023

  • 28 April

    UAE ambassador presents credentials to President of Samoa

    APIA / SAMOA/ WAM Abdullah Ali Ateeq Al Sabousi, UAE ambassador to Australia, presented his credentials as Non-Resident ambassador to Samoa to Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II, President of the Independent State of Samoa, during an official reception ceremony at the Presidential House in the capital, Apia. During the meeting, Al Sabousi conveyed to the President of Samoa the greetings ...

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  • 28 April

    Khalifa bin Tahnoun receives New Zealand’s defence minister at Wahat Al Karama

    ABU DHABI / WAM Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Executive Director of the Martyrs’ Families’ Affairs Office, on Thursday received at Wahat Al Karama, New Zealand’s Minister of Defence Andrew Little, who is currently on an official visit to the UAE. Upon his arrival, Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun and Andrew attended the Guard of Honour ceremony, before laying a wreath at Martyrs’ ...

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  • 27 April

    Adnoc L&S expands global operations in Philippines

    ABU DHABI / WAM Adnoc Logistics & Services (Adnoc L&S), the shipping and maritime logistics arm of Adnoc, announced on Thursday the successful berthing of LNG carrier, Ish, at the AG&P Philippines LNG (PHLNG) Import Terminal in Batangas Bay, as it continues expanding its operations globally. Following her arrival, Ish will be commissioned as a Floating Storage Unit (FSU) at ...

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  • 27 April

    Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomes first SF Express flight

    ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Airports, the owner and operator of five airports in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, welcomed the first SF Express cargo plane to Abu Dhabi International Airport. The inaugural flight signalled the launch of operations for the global freight leader for the first time in the region. This strategic partnership is in collaboration with Etihad ...

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  • 27 April

    Emirates NBD’s Q1 profit doubles to record AED6b

    DUBAI / WAM Emirates NBD’s profit more than doubles to a record AED 6 billion in the first quarter of 2023, demonstrating the success of the group’s diversified business model and a healthy regional economy. This is also a record quarter for income which exceeds AED10 billion for the first time ever. The exceptional increase in profit reflects higher margins, ...

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  • 27 April

    Dana Gas shareholders approve 4.5 fils per share cash dividend for H2 of 2022

    SHARJAH / WAM Shareholders of Dana Gas on Thursday approved the Board of Directors’ recommendation at the company’s Annual General Assembly to distribute a further 4.5 fils per share cash dividend for the second half of the financial year ended on December 31, 2022. Shareholders holding the shares as of May 4 will be eligible to receive the interim dividend. ...

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  • 27 April

    Sheikh Abdullah received by President of Cyprus

    NICOSIA / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, was received by Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, during his visit to Nicosia. At the meeting, HH Sheikh Abdullah conveyed the greetings and best wishes of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Christodoulides, and congratulated him on ...

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  • 27 April

    President of UAE extends COP28 invite to Argentinian counterpart

    BUENOS AIRES / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended an invitation to Alberto Fernández, President of the Argentine Republic, to attend COP28, which will be held in Expo City Dubai in November. Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi, UAE ambassador to the Argentine Republic, delivered the invitation to Santiago Cafiero, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International ...

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  • 27 April

    FAB reports AED3.9bn net profit in Q1 2023

    ABU DHABI / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has announced a strong start to 2023, with impressive returns resulting from their growth strategy. The group reported a net profit of AED3.9 billion in the first quarter, with key performance indicators indicating significant growth across all business segments and product lines. Operating income of the bank increased by 51% year-on-year, ...

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  • 27 April

    UAE leaders wish Presidents of Togo, Sierra Leone on Independence Day

    ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Faure Gnassingbé of the Republic of Togo on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour ...

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