November, 2021

• 24 November

  Sheikh Mohamed, Italian PM discuss ways to enhance ties

  ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received a phone call from the Italian Prime Minister, Mario Draghi. During the conversation, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Draghi discussed bilateral ties between the two friendly countries and ways to enhance ...

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• 24 November

  Israel-Dubai trade rises to AED2.57b: Diplomat

  

  DUBAI / WAM The bilateral trade between Israel and Dubai has reached AED2.57 billion since the Abraham Accords was signed in September 2020, a senior Israeli diplomat told Emirates News Agency (WAM). “We have this huge amount of trade (even though) Israel was closed completely for foreigners, and sometimes for Israelis, too, up to November 1, because of Covid-19. It ...

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• 24 November

  Dulsco unveils unique oil re-refinery plant in UAE

  

  DUBAI / WAM The Environmental Solutions vertical of Dulsco Group has launched an advanced Oil Re-Refinery Plant, the first of its type in the region. The facility, located at Jebel Ali, spans over 14,000 square metres. Progress within any industry comes at the expense of an unfortunate by-product ”Waste”. Progressively developing economies such as the UAE’s value sustainability as an ...

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• 24 November

  Khalifa Fund launches initiative to boost performance of businesses

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi SME Hub, a Khalifa Fund initiative, launched the “Access to Experts” programme, which will allow entrepreneurs to connect with leading industry mentors via the digital platform. Through the new programme, entrepreneurs will have access to a list of experts across three main themes: access to the Abu Dhabi market; business expertise, including design ...

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• 24 November

  EDB, ADFD join hands to support firms

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Emirates Development Bank (EDB), a key financial enabler of the country’s economic diversification and industrial transformation agenda, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD). As part of this MoU, EDB will provide innovative financing and banking solutions, credit guarantees and joint lending for the beneficiaries of ADFD’s programmes ...

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• 24 November

  Sanad-Next50 deal to progress tech-driven industrial solutions

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Sanad, the global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions leader wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate with Next50, a joint venture between ADQ and G42, to develop technology-driven services solutions for the industrial services sector. The agreement was signed by Sanad Deputy Group CEO, Mansoor Janahi and ...

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• 24 November

  UAE updates rules for entering country through land borders

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority have updated the entry procedures through land borders for the citizens of neighbouring countries and those living in border areas, who are repeatedly entering and leaving the UAE. According to the updated procedures, all Gulf Cooperation Council ...

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• 24 November

  ADJD hosts two auto auctions in November

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has organised two car auctions at Al Mafraq vehicle impound during November, where 274 cars of different types were sold at competitive prices ranging from AED2,000 to AED175,000. The two auctions recorded a great attendance with the participation of 850 bidders, with the first auction attracting 470 bidders and 380 ...

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• 24 November

  UAE, Burkina Faso discuss ways to boost bilateral ties

  

  OUAGADOUGOU / WAM Dr Fahad Obaid Mohammed Al Taffaq, UAE Ambassador to Nigeria and Non-Resident ambassador to Burkina Faso, has met with Burkina Faso’s ministers of Foreign Affairs and Economy, Finance and Development, several officials, and business people. He discussed relations between the two countries and ways to boost them. Al Taffaq met with Alpha Barry, Minister of Foreign Affairs, ...

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• 24 November

  DP World bags two awards

  Dubai / Emirates Business DP World, the leading smart trade enabler bagged The Terminal Operator of the Year and The Technology/Innovations awards at the eighth annual Maritime Standard Awards. Held on November 22, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman Emirates Airline and Group, the award ceremony witnessed ...

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