Abu Dhabi / WAM Mubadala Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding with OMV Downstream GmbH (OMV) and Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (Parco) to explore opportunities in sustainable fuels and feedstock production in Pakistan. Under this agreement, the firms will explore the possibility of pursuing projects in circular economy initiatives, including plastics production and recycling, sustainable fuels and feedstock as ...
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20 January
UAE plans first food-grade plastic recycling facility
Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) oversaw the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which will lay the groundwork for new plastic recycling facility in the UAE. Under the plans, a 12,000 tonnes per annum polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling plant has been earmarked for Abu Dhabi. ...
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20 January
Etihad Airways doubles daily flights to Jakarta
Abu Dhabi / WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is ramping up flights between Abu Dhabi and Jakarta from daily to double-daily. From October 1, business and leisure travellers can look forward to 14 weekly non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi and the Indonesian capital, providing more choice, flexibility and convenience. The flights will be ...
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20 January
UAE announces date of first Arab long-duration astronaut mission
Dubai / WAM The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has confirmed the launch of the second mission of the UAE Astronaut Programme which is scheduled for no earlier than February 26. Aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, Sultan Al Neyadi along with two astronauts will launch to International Space Station from Launch Complex 39A at Nasa’s Kennedy Space Center ...
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20 January
UAE plans to develop first EV battery recycling plant
Sharjah / WAM Beeah Recycling has signed an agreement with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) and the American University of Sharjah (AUS) to collaborate on establishing the nation’s first recycling plant for end-of-life batteries from electric vehicles. The agreement was signed during the 2023 World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi at the Ministry of Energy ...
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20 January
UAE one of leading countries globally in combatting terrorism
Abu Dhabi / WAM For the fourth consecutive year, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has maintained its position and first place in the Global Terrorism Index (GTI). The UAE is considered one of the safest of several countries that take effective measures to combat terrorist and extremist activities, and one of the safest countries in the world with a “very ...
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20 January
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi starts its first flight to Türkiye
Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, has commenced operations on a new route of Ankara, the second largest city in Türkiye, with tickets on sale on the airline’s website and mobile app with fares starting as low as AED199. The national airline now flies to more than 36 destinations ...
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20 January
Dutch trade mission visits Sharjah Sustainable City
Sharjah / WAM A high-level Dutch trade mission to Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023 consisting of a 25-member delegation representing 15 companies, yesterday paid a visit to Sharjah Sustainable City to learn more about the city’s sustainable housing solutions. In particular, the visit focused on exchanging knowledge on integrated, sustainable, future-proof solutions related to water, food, sustainable energy ...
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20 January
Enec showcases success of Barakah plant at WFES
Abu Dhabi / WAM The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) has showcased the critical role of nuclear energy as a global climate change solution at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), in Abu Dhabi. WFES is a key element of the 15th edition of the annual Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the leading business event for energy and sustainability that brings ...
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20 January
Chinese travel rebound to take months amid hurdles to flights
Bloomberg Travel from China may need another four months to show a significant increase, despite the country just recently dropping Covid-related curbs on foreign trips. Overseas journeys from the Asian nation are unlikely to ramp up before the second quarter, most probably from the national Labour Day holiday on May 1, according to aviation data provider OAG. Chinese travellers ...
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