September, 2024

• 17 September

  Middle East on course to reach $75bn in renewable energy projects

  

  LONDON/WAM The Middle East is on course to take $75.63 billion of investment in renewable energy projects through to 2030. This is according to a new report released on Tuesday by the Energy Industries Council, one of the world’s largest energy trade associations for companies supplying goods and services to the energy industries worldwide. These investments involve 116 renewable energy ...

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• 17 September

  Fujairah Ruler driving emirate’s efforts to excel on global stage: Crown Prince

  

  FUJAIRAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, said that 18th September, the day on which H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi became the Ruler of Fujairah, is an inspiring national occasion and a turning point in the journey of the UAE in general, and Fujairah in particular. In a statement marking the ...

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• 17 September

  Hamdan bin Mohammed issues resolution on new BoD of Dubai Autism Centre

  

  DUBAI/WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, issued Executive Council Resolution No. (52) of 2024 on the new Board of Directors of the Dubai Autism Centre, chaired by Hisham Abdullah Al Qassim. Other members of the new Board include Sami Yaqout ...

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• 17 September

  UAE President, VPs condole with Kuwaiti Emir on death of Sheikh Jaber Mubarak

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, on the death of Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al Hamad Al Mubarak Al Sabah. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler ...

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• 17 September

  UAE, Australia conclude negotiations on CEPA

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE and Australia have finalised negotiations on a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two countries that will, once ratified and implemented, represent Australia’s first trade deal with a country in the Mena region. The UAE-Australia CEPA will streamline trade processes, eliminate tariffs on a wide range of goods and services, create new opportunities for ...

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• 17 September

  Mohammed bin Rashid reviews cultural district project in Dubai South

  

    DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, reviewed the cultural district project, located within the Azizi Venice community in Dubai South. Launched by Azizi Developments, the project aims to enrich Dubai’s cultural and art landscape and foster innovation in the creative sector. HH ...

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• 17 September

  Etihad carries 12mn passengers in 8 months

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways announced that it had welcomed 12 million passengers, an increase of 36% compared to the previous year. According to the airline’s traffic statistics for August 2024, the rolling 12-month passenger count reached more than 17 million, which is almost 70% higher than the full year 2022. The airline carried 1.7 million guests and achieved ...

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• 17 September

  Emirates, Museum of the Future to host first-ever Aviation Future Week

  

  DUBAI / WAM Emirates and the Museum of the Future will host the first Aviation Future Week, taking place from 15-17 October in Dubai. UAE ministers, senior government officials, industry leaders from across the aviation and aerospace, airfreight, Maintenance, Overhaul & Repair (MRO) and logistics ecosystem, will converge in Dubai for the inaugural event. The event presents a platform for ...

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• 17 September

  Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends World Utilities Congress 2024

  

  ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the World Utilities Congress 2024, taking place at Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi until September 18 2024. His Highness toured the exhibition and reviewed the latest innovations driving the global ...

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• 17 September

  MoEI, Siemens Energy to drive green energy

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and Siemens Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on driving the future of green and clean energy in the UAE. The two sides will collaborate on mitigating future challenges related to grid infrastructure, enhancing sustainable development and climate action, and exploring potential tech opportunities for ...

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