August, 2022

• 27 August

  UAE stocks gain AED8.3b in market cap in one day

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE financial markets on Friday posted gains of around AED8.3 billion in market cap driven by upbeat sentiments at the realty, banking and telecom sectors and cash inflows by institutions and individuals alike. Realty and banking blue chips accounted for the lion’s share of transactions that amounted to more than 14,700 worth around AED1.67 ...

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• 27 August

  Abu Dhabi licenses over 1,000 jet skis

    Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Abu Dhabi Maritime announced it has licensed more than 1,000 jet skis via its Musaffah-based Licensing and Inspection Centre for Jet Skis since its transition from Abu Dhabi Police to Abu Dhabi Maritime in December 2021. Promoting easy access to licensing services, the Abu Dhabi Maritime Administration website and dedicated portal, with the support ...

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• 27 August

  Global Village unveils wide range of enhancements

  

    Dubai / WAM For its upcoming season, Global Village guests can look forward to a wide range of enhancements, additions, and upgrades across the destination when Season 27 opens on October 25. The introduction of a third entrance, Happiness Gate, will give guests an alternative to entering the venue, helping traffic flow and ensuring shorter distances from car parks. ...

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• 27 August

  ITC initiatives to reinforce safety of school transport

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM The Integrated Transport Centre (ICT) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in the emirate of Abu Dhabi has taken a number of qualitative initiatives that contribute to achieving the highest levels of security and safety for students on school buses and ensure the provision of safe and easy transport services for more than 155,000 ...

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• 27 August

  Adihex: 92% exhibition space already booked

    Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE capital is preparing to launch the 19th Edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (Adihex) from the September 26 to October 2. This year, Adihex is witnessing a remarkable development and an increase in the number of Emirati, Arab and international participations, which exceeded the expectations, as the percentage of ...

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• 27 August

  Sheikha Fatima hails Emirati women in enabling UAE’s progress, development

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), on Friday, expressed her pride in the achievements of Emirati women and their contribution to the UAE’s progress and development, based on knowledge and sincere ...

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• 27 August

  Masdar training equips Rwanda women to harness clean energy

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM Masdar’s Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) platform on Friday completed its first field-based course in Rwanda to teach young women in rural off-grid communities to harness the potential of clean energy solutions, in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG) 7 to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and ...

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• 27 August

  Emirati women play active role in building nation’s sustainable future: Minister

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, has stetted that women’s participation has been part and parcel of the UAE’s sustainability journey. On the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day, which is observed on August 28, Almheiri said, “This year, we mark the day under the theme ‘Inspiring Reality .. Sustainable Future’ ...

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• 27 August

  European governments spend $278b to cushion energy crisis

  

  Bloomberg European governments have allocated about 280 billion euros ($278 billion) in funding to cushion the impact of the energy crisis on households and businesses. The funding, calculated by Brussels-based Bruegel think tank, measures fresh allocations since September, and covers everything from subsidising tariffs for small businesses in Greece to direct payouts to consumers in Belgium. Some of the money ...

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• 27 August

  Nigeria seeks $10b to fund its energy transition plans

  

    Bloomberg Nigeria aims to raise an initial $10 billion in funding to implement its energy transition plan ahead of COP27 climate talks later this year, the country’s vice president said. Africa’s most populous country needs at least an additional $10 billion a year and a total $410 billion to deliver on its net-zero targets by 2060, Vice President Yemi ...

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