TimeLine Layout

April, 2022

  • 21 April

    UAE central bank issues new AED5, AED10 notes

      Abu Dhabi / WAM The central bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched two new banknotes, in five and ten dirham denominations, made of polymer and enhanced by advanced technical characteristics and security features. The new banknotes are the third issue of the national currency, and reflect the CBUAE’s aim to keep pace with the nation’s development and vision ...

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  • 21 April

    Historic India-UAE trade deal effective from May 1: Minister

      Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Economy has launched a new webpage for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and India, which was signed by the two countries’ leadership in February 2022 and will come into effect as of May 1. The e-platform provides UAE companies and investors, who wish to capitalise on the benefits ...

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  • 21 April

    Etihad Engineering, TDA sign component deal

      Abu Dhabi / WAM Etihad Engineering, one of the world’s leading maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services providers, has signed a Component Agreement with Touchdown Aviation (TDA), a global specialist in the supply, loan, exchange, and repair of aircraft components. As part of the agreement, TDA will provide Etihad Engineering supply chain solutions locally in Abu Dhabi, to ensure ...

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  • 21 April

    UAE, Pakistan discuss ways to boost ties

      Abu Dhabi / WAM Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, has received Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to Pakistan, at the Prime Ministry headquarters in Islamabad. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed a number of issues of common interest. Al Zaabi commended the distinguished relations between the UAE and Pakistan, highlighting the UAE’s desire ...

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  • 21 April

    Abdullah stresses importance of calming situation at Al-Aqsa

    Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, emphasised the significance of calming the situation and ceasing any practices that violate the sanctity of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque. In a phone call with the Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yair Lapid, the two ministers discussed bilateral relations and cooperation ...

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  • 21 April

    Dewa launches electric vehicle community hub website for Dubai

      Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has launched the “Dubai EV Community Hub” website for Dubai, aiming to increase electric vehicle (EV) adoption by centralising information regarding EV developments in Dubai. This is part of Dewa’s efforts to encourage the use of sustainable transport and consolidate Dubai’s position as a global capital for a green economy ...

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  • 21 April

    UAE central bank issues new AED5, AED10 banknotes

      ABU DHABI / WAM The central bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched two new banknotes, in five and ten dirham denominations, made of polymer and enhanced by advanced technical characteristics and security features. The new banknotes are the third issue of the national currency, and reflect the CBUAE’s aim to keep pace with the nation’s development and vision ...

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  • 21 April

    Air Arabia Abu Dhabi starts new service to Mumbai

      ABU DHABI / WAM Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the introduction of a new service to Mumbai in India, starting from May 12. Mumbai is the seventh city in India that Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flies to after Calicut, Chennai, Jaipur, Karachi, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram. The new service represents the 20th route for Air ...

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  • 21 April

    dnata invests in solar energy at Singapore’s Changi Airport

      Singapore / Gulf Time dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, continues to invest in infrastructure and equipment to further improve resource efficiency globally. The company has installed a 3.5 megawatt-peak rooftop solar power system across its operations, including its cargo and catering facilities, at Changi Airport (SIN). The rooftop power plant comprises of over 6,500 individual ...

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  • 21 April

    French power prices gain on signs of corrosion at more reactors

      Bloomberg French power futures rose to their highest level this year after Electricite de France SA found further indications of corrosion on its nuclear fleet, potentially worsening Europe’s supply crisis. French nuclear capacity is already at its lowest in a decade for this time of year as the energy giant is keeping some of its 56 reactors offline for ...

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