July, 2021

• 13 July

  Abu Dhabi oil giant Adnoc joins Hydrogen Council

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), announced on Monday, that it has joined Hydrogen Council — an international organisation that aims to accelerate the global position of hydrogen through its member companies. Hydrogen and its carrier fuels have great potential as new, low carbon fuels, which Adnoc and the UAE are well placed to capitalise upon. ...

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• 13 July

  World Security leads key projects in sectors spanning retail to hospitality

  

  DUBAI / WAM World Security, an affiliate of DP World, UAE Region, kickstarted 2021 on a high note with projects in varied crucial sectors, ranging from retail, government institutions and the hospitality sector. Building strong partnerships and collaborations is one of the core values of World Security. Working on this principle, the company has carved a way for itself by ...

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• 13 July

  Ministry inks deals with banks for loan facility

  

  DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure on Monday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the Emirates Islamic Bank (EIB), Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) and Ajman Bank (AB). The signing was attended by Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. The MoUs facilitate the financing of additional loans for beneficiaries ...

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• 12 July

  Abu Dhabi Ports unveils new system

  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Ports has developed a new transparent classification system for residential accommodations to help companies efficiently select tailored housing solutions for their employees. The Star Rating Programme, first-of-its-kind in the UAE, assigns five, four, three, two, and one-star ratings to communities under Abu Dhabi Ports’ supervision, based on the amenities available to residents, including services, ...

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• 12 July

  Nawah, Westinghouse ink five-year support deal for Barakah Nuclear Plant

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation’s (Enec) Joint Venture nuclear operations and maintenance subsidiary, has signed a five-year Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) support agreement with Westinghouse Electric Company. Leveraging the expertise of the best performing international nuclear energy experts, the agreement brings the benefit of Westinghouse’s OEM expertise in operational support, maintenance, engineering, ...

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• 12 July

  Ajman launches Al Murabbaa Arts Festival

  Ajman / WAM The Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) launched the “Al Murabbaa Arts Festival” under the motto, “Inspired by Yesterday to Imagine Tomorrow” to be held with the patronage of HH Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Ajman Executive Council, from 28th October to 6th November, 2021, in the Ajman Heritage ...

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• 12 July

  Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates series of new road networks

  

  Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated a series of road networks and strategic development projects implemented with the aim of shortening the distance and transportation time between various regions and emirates in the country. Completed at a total cost of AED1.95 billion, ...

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• 12 July

  100 Million Meals: UAE provides over 6.4m meals to refugees in Bangladesh

  

  DUBAI / WAM The ‘100 Million Meals’ campaign’s food aid distribution has been completed in Bangladesh, providing over 6.4 million meals across refugees camps. As part of the campaign, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) distributed e-vouchers to enable around 36,000 refugees to purchase their own food from stores, shops and bakeries in Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, ...

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• 12 July

  Dewa completes 79.6% of Lusaily water reservoir

  

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has completed 79.6% of the Lusaily water reservoir, which has a storage capacity of 60 million imperial gallons (MIG). With investments totalling AED 175.4 million, the project is expected to be completed by the end of Q3 2021. ” Dewa works in line with its strategy to consolidate Dubai’s leading position ...

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• 12 July

  EPAA launches coral reef cultivation initiative

  

  SHARJAH / WAM The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) has started implementing a coral reef cultivation project in the Al Hamriyah region of Sharjah. The project aims to achieve sustainable development of marine life, increase biological cover and biodiversity as well as rehabilitate marine life in the area. The coral reef farming project in the Al Hamriyah ...

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