DUBAI / WAM Mashreq Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (Dafza) to support and grow the ecosystem of services available to small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) setting up in the zone. The MoU will ensure Dafza businesses have access to a wide variety of initiatives including API integration, as well as banking services ...
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15 September
Expo 2020 Dubai to open new, immersive world for families
DUBAI / WAM Expo 2020 Dubai will open up a whole new, immersive world for families — a magical place that merges the fantasy of a vivid imagination with the reality of a world that needs everyone’s help, where children will encounter breakthrough new discoveries, explore world’s ecosystems and learn important lessons about our planet and humanity. Magical mascot shows, ...
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15 September
Barakah Unit 2 connection to UAE grid is a historic milestone: FANR
ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has said that the successful connection of the Unit 2 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant to the UAE grid is another historic milestone for the UAE Nuclear Energy Programme, which will lead to the full commercial operation of Unit 2. In a statement issued on the occasion, FANR ...
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15 September
Etihad, Amadeus ink deal on next-gen travel technology
ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways is set to embark on a major digital transformation following the signing of a landmark multi-year deal with Amadeus. As part of the deal, Etihad Airways will implement the full Amadeus Altéa PSS suite, including web booking, revenue management and merchandising, data management and passenger servicing solutions. These technology products will be customised for ...
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15 September
Emirates begins A380 services to Istanbul
DUBAI / WAM Emirates announced on Tuesday that it will introduce the first scheduled commercial Airbus A380 service to Istanbul, Turkey from October 01. For the first time, travellers to and from Turkey will have the opportunity to regularly enjoy the experience of flying on this iconic double-decker jumbo jet. Emirates will operate the A380 on its daily EK123/124 service. ...
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15 September
FTA offers reduction of 30% on unpaid penalties
Abu Dhabi / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has called again on registrants to benefit from Cabinet Decision No. 49 of 2021 on Amending Provisions of Cabinet Decision No. 40 of 2017 on the Administrative Penalties for Violation of Tax Laws in the UAE. The decision came into effect on June 28, 2021, and includes reductions on administrative penalties ...
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15 September
Expo 2020 Dubai set to open up new, immersive world for families
Dubai / WAM Expo 2020 Dubai will open up a whole new, immersive world for families – a magical place that merges the fantasy of a vivid imagination with the reality of a world that needs everyone’s help, where children will encounter breakthrough new discoveries, explore the world’s ecosystems and learn important lessons about our planet and humanity. Magical mascot ...
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15 September
Emirates to begin A380 service to Istanbul
Dubai / WAM Emirates announced on Tuesday that it will introduce the first scheduled commercial Airbus A380 service to Istanbul, Turkey from October 1. For the first time, travellers to and from Turkey will have the opportunity to regularly enjoy the experience of flying on this iconic double-decker jumbo jet. Emirates will operate the A380 on its daily EK123/124 service. ...
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15 September
Mashreq, Dafza join forces to enhance growth of SMEs
Dubai / WAM Mashreq Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (Dafza) to support and grow the ecosystem of services available to small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) setting up in the zone. The MoU will ensure Dafza businesses have access to a wide variety of initiatives including API integration, as well as banking services ...
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15 September
‘100 Million Meals’ drive: UAE distributes 4.5m meals in Mauritania
Dubai / WAM Around 92,000 underprivileged families and individuals in Mauritania received 4.5 million meals as part of the ongoing ‘100 Million Meals’ food distribution campaign, the largest food distribution drive in the region, aims to provide food support across 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. Beneficiaries, identified by database of local authorities, received parcels of easy-to-store ...
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