April, 2025

• 30 April

  Maktoum bin Mohammed meets CEO of WPP

  

  DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, today met with Mark Read, CEO of WPP, one of the world’s largest marketing and communications services groups. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Maktoum outlined the UAE’s strategic vision to consolidate its status as a global hub for ...

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• 30 April

  EAD recovers 2,000 tonnes of bottles since launch of Bottle Return Scheme

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has recovered more than 2,000 tonnes of bottles since the launch of the Bottle Return Scheme in 2023. Following the launch of the scheme, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), along with Sparklo, EAD’s strategic oversight and cleantech leader, also collected 23 million recyclables in 2024. The scheme, part of ...

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• 30 April

  Emirates, American Express Middle East sign pact

  

  DUBAI / WAM Emirates and American Express Middle East (AEME) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) that intends to expand their collaboration to explore new offerings for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in select countries across the Middle East and North Africa. Together, Emirates and American Express Middle East will explore ways to reach ...

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• 30 April

  UAE, Ecuadorian Presidents discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Daniel Noboa, President of the Republic of Ecuador, met today to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in the fields of economy, trade, renewable energy, sustainability, investment, tourism, and agriculture. The discussions aimed to foster mutual benefits and support prosperity and development for both ...

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• 30 April

  UAE President affirms support for Lebanon’s stability, development during meeting with President Joseph Aoun

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks on Wednesday with His Excellency Joseph Aoun, President of the Republic of Lebanon, to discuss the close ties between the two countries and explore ways of enhancing cooperation for the benefit of their peoples. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu ...

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• 30 April

  Etihad, China Eastern Airlines celebrate start of JV

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and China Eastern Airlines have officially launched their landmark Joint Venture (JV) during a ceremony held at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai this week. The launch follows the successful arrival of China Eastern’s inaugural MU237 flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi on 28th April, which ...

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• 30 April

  UAE marks Labour Day in recognition of workers’ vital role in development

  

  ABU DHABI/ WAM The UAE is celebrating Labour Day tomorrow, 1st May, reaffirming the nation’s deep respect and appreciation for its diverse labour force. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, extended his congratulations to all workers in the UAE on this occasion. He emphasised that workers are ...

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• 30 April

  UAE, Austria reaffirm commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation

  

  VIENNA/ WAM Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, paid an official visit to Vienna, the capital of Austria. During the visit, he held a series of high-level meetings with senior government officials and private sector business leaders, accompanied by Hamad Al Kaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic ...

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• 30 April

  Under the patronage of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, World Utilities Congress 2025 to take place in Abu Dhabi at the end of May

  

  ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) is hosting the 4th World Utilities Congress in Abu Dhabi from 27-29 May 2025 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. This year’s ...

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• 30 April

  Richmind launches ‘Oystra’, Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects on Al Marjan Island with future pipeline of over USD 1 Billion The pricing starts at AED 2.9 Million, with a handover in Q1 2029

  

  UAE/GULF TIME Richmind, a premium developer specialising in ultra-niche real estate products, and the flagship business vertical of Richmind Holding, has officially announced its entry into the UAE real estate market with the unveiling of Oystra, an extraordinary new residential concept on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. Oystra, designed by the world renowned Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), is set ...

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