March, 2023

• 31 March

  Expo 2020 Dubai to contribute $42b to UAE economy by 2042

  

  DUBAI / WAM Expo 2020 Dubai and its legacy are expected to contribute AED154.9 billion ($42.2 billion) of gross value added (GVA) to the UAE’s economy from 2013 to 2042, a report from EY has shown. The World Expo, which welcomed 24.1 million visits during its six-month run, is also expected to support approximately 1,039,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) job-years, equal ...

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• 31 March

  UAE Food Bank, Amazon join hands to donate iftar meals

  

  DUBAI / WAM Amazon has announced the launch of ‘Iftar on Wheels’, a meal donation programme that will support thousands of families in the UAE during the Holy month of Ramadan. Leveraging the company’s delivery network across the UAE, Amazon will utilise its scale, logistics, and technology to reach people in need and spread the joy of the season among ...

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• 31 March

  UAE President receives congratulations on new leadership appointments

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a cable from King Mohammed VI of Morocco congratulating him on the new leadership appointments. King Mohammed VI wished the UAE leadership success in their efforts to achieve the aspirations of their people for further progress and prosperity, with the support of Abu Dhabi’s new ...

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• 31 March

  Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank issues more than 30 Shari’a certificates

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (Adib) has announced that Internal Shari’a Supervisory Committee (ISSC) of Adib has issued Shari’a certificates both in Arabic and English. More than 30 certificates were issued, covering various products of Retail Banking including car financing, goods, real estate, investment funds, and investment deposits. Additionally, each certificate provides detailed information about crucial Shari’a ...

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• 31 March

  Arab leaders congratulate UAE President on new leadership appointments

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday received calls from a number of Arab leaders congratulating him on the new leadership appointments. The UAE president received calls from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain; Egyptian President Abdul Fattah el-Sisi; President of Syria Bashar Al Assad; and President ...

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• 31 March

  Al Burhan congratulates Mansour bin Zayed on his appointment as UAE Vice President

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court on Thursday received a phone call from Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al Burhan Abdelrahman, Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Transitional Council, during which he congratulated him on his appointment as Vice President of the UAE. Al Burhan emphasised the ...

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• 31 March

  Sheikh Khaled receives wishes from Bahrain on his appointment as Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has received a call from Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister of Bahrain, congratulating him on his appointment as the Crown Prince of the Emirate. The Bahraini Crown Prince wished Sheikh Khalid continued ...

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• 30 March

  EAD’s sustainable exploitation index jumps to 69.1% in 2022

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM For the fourth year in a row, the Environment Agency — Abu Dhabi (EAD) has recorded a significant improvement in the “Sustainable Exploitation Index” following the implementation of fishing-related measures and procedures. The index increased from 8.9% in 2018 to 69.1% at the end of 2022 and was calculated by evaluating a total of 35 fish ...

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• 30 March

  UAE’s global leadership, competitiveness lauded

  

  DUBAI / WAM Robinah Nabbanja, Prime Minister of Uganda, lauded the UAE’s global leadership and competitiveness, as well as its experience in modernising government action and its keenness to share its expertise with other governments. She made this statement during a meeting with a UAE government delegation at the “Trade and Exports Competitiveness Forum” held in Uganda’s capital, Kampala. During ...

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• 30 March

  Etihad Airways, China Southern ink deal to enhance cooperation

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways and China Southern Airlines are set to explore deeper and broader cooperation opportunities following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide passengers with an enhanced travel experience. Following Etihad’s move to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), which is also China Southern Airlines’ hub, the MoU provides scope for expansion of the ...

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