October, 2022

• 13 October

  Bahrain praises UAE President’s efforts to resolve Ukrainian war

  

    Manama / WAM The Kingdom of Bahrain has valued the significant efforts made by the President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to reach a peaceful solution of the Ukraine crisis through dialogue and diplomacy. Bahrain said that the talks held by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed in Moscow with the Russian President Vladimir Putin is part of ...

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• 12 October

  Burjeel Holdings to expand its operations in UAE, Oman, Saudi

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi-headquartered Burjeel Holdings PLC, which listed 11 percent of its share capital on the main market of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), is planning to use the net proceeds from new shares mainly for further expansion in the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia, the company’s top executive told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). ...

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• 12 October

  UAE leaders wish King of Spain on National Day

    Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Felipe VI of Spain, on the occasion of his country’s National Day, which is marked on October 12. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also ...

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• 12 October

  Nafis inks deal to hire 500 Emiratis in private sector

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis) signed an MoU with Emirates Integrated Telecommunications company (du), which involves du’s participation within the Nafis programme, a federal initiative that aims to increase the contributions of Emirati citizens within the private sector and raise their efficiency and qualifications. The collaboration between du and Nafis aims to enhance cooperation between ...

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• 12 October

  Abu Dhabi to enhance productivity, energy efficiency of manufacturers

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM As part of its efforts to deliver against the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (Added) has announced expansion of energy incentives programme to further enhance economic impact, boost productivity, and improve energy efficiency of manufacturers in the emirate. The Energy Tariff Incentive Programme 2.0 (ETIP 2.0) aims to support the ...

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• 12 October

  Adnic to provide exclusive services to Jafza members

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (Adnic) has signed an agreement with Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) to provide medical and property insurance at exclusive rates for the free zone community’s employees and customers. The agreement was signed between Ahmad Idris, Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (Adnic), and Ahmad Al Haddad, Chief Operating ...

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• 12 October

  ADCB tops GCC banks in ESG risk

    Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADCB) received an upgrade to its environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk score by Sustainalytics, one of the world’s leading ESG rating agencies. ADCB’s overall Sustainalytics ESG risk score improved from 30.1 in March 2021 to 21.0 in September 2022, making ADCB the highest-ranked diversified bank in the GCC and ...

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• 12 October

  Etihad Rail connects Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah to main line

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, completed the main works of the UAE National Rail Network with the completion of the tracklaying works of the main line in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, as part of the last package of Stage Two of the project. The main line of ...

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• 12 October

  Nafis, du sign deal to recruit 500 Emiratis in private sector

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis) has signed an MoU with Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du), which involves du’s participation within the Nafis programme, a federal initiative that aims to increase the contributions of Emirati citizens within the private sector and raise their efficiency and qualifications. In the signing ceremony, Nafis was represented by Ghannam Al ...

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• 12 October

  MoHAP launches updated version of its website

    Dubai / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched an updated version of its website offering faster access to information. The new website’s colours and icons have been redesigned in accordance with the visual identity standards. It also offers revised and updated content in several languages. MoHAP unveiled the new website during its participation in Gitex ...

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