December, 2021

• 7 December

  UAE demonstrates its maritime contributions at IMO Council

  

  Dubai / WAM Presenting its profile for category B candidacy in the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council at the organisation’s focus group in London, the UAE’s delegation has displayed very powerful contributions made to the sector over the years, that have influenced the industry globally. Boasting a rich maritime history, and a coastline of 1,650 kilometres, the UAE’s strategic location ...

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• 7 December

  Tecom Group will be listed on Dubai Financial Market

  

  DUBAI / WAM Under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced the listing of Tecom on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). The listing is ...

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• 7 December

  UAE, Poland sign pacts to boost ties in private sector

  Dubai / WAM The UAE Federation of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) and the Polish Chamber of Commerce signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening the relations between the private sectors of the UAE and Poland. The MoUs also aim to establish a joint business council, promote economic cooperation, and develop commercial and investment relations between ...

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• 7 December

  UAE condemns Houthi attempts to target Saudi with missiles, drones

  ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has strongly condemned the Houthi terrorist militias’ attempts to target civilians and civil sites in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday with two ballistic missiles and bomb-laden drone, which were intercepted and destroyed by the Coalition Forces. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) on Tuesday, the UAE said ...

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• 7 December

  Ahmed bin Saeed inaugurates Middle East’s first LPG Week

  

  Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, on Tuesday opened the Middle East’s first Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Week at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The three-day event themed ‘Energising Tomorrow’ is organised by the ...

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• 7 December

  UAE government announces four and half day working week

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE government is to adopt a new four and a half day working week, effective from January 1, 2022. The move applies to Federal government entities and comes alongside new working hours, with Monday to Thursday workdays now starting at 7:30 am and ending at 3:30 pm, and Friday working hours from 7:30 am – ...

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• 7 December

  UAE, Gabon discuss ways to enhance cooperation

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, has met with Pacôme Moubelet-Boubeya, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Gabon, at Expo 2020 Dubai. During the meeting, they discussed ways to consolidate means of enhancing cooperation between two countries, including climate change, women’s empowerment and investment. Al Sayegh praised the participation of Gabon in Expo 2020 Dubai, ...

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• 7 December

  UAE, Poland sign deals to boost ties in private sector

  Dubai / WAM The UAE Federation of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) and the Polish Chamber of Commerce signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening the relations between the private sectors of the UAE and Poland. The MoUs also aim to establish a joint business council, promote economic cooperation, and develop commercial and investment ties between ...

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• 7 December

  Emirates crowned World Class Airline

  Dubai / WAM Emirates has been named World Class Airline at The Apex Official Airline Ratings awards, becoming one of the first airlines to be recognised in this new award category that stands at the pinnacle of all Apex Passenger Choice awards. In addition, Emirates was renewed as a Five Star Airline by Apex, and clinched its fourth Apex Passenger ...

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• 7 December

  SCCI organises Sharjah-India business forum

  

  SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) stressed the importance of strengthening economic relations between the emirate of Sharjah and the Republic of India, by highlighting the available investment opportunities and the facilities and incentives offered by both sides in various vital sectors. This came during the Sharjah-India Business Forum organised by the SCCI on the ...

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