January, 2020

• 6 January

  Etihad waives flight change fees for ‘affected’ Australians

  ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways will waive flight changes for Australian residents affected by the ongoing bushfires in the country. In a statement released on Monday, the UAE flag carrier said, “In response to the country’s devastating bushfires, Etihad Airways will waive flight change fees for Australian residents affected by this ongoing national emergency.” “The waivers will apply for ...

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• 6 January

  UAE, Czech Republic to enhance economic ties

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, highlighted the developing bilateral economic ties between the UAE and the Czech Republic, supported by the mutual keenness of their leaderships to reinforce them. He made this statement while receiving Jiri Slavik, Czech Ambassador to the UAE, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Economy, in the presence ...

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• 6 January

  Value of ‘Internet of Medical Things’ in Mena to reach $9 billion by 2022

  

  DUBAI / WAM A recent report has noted that the value of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), for the Mena region is expected to increase to $9 billion by 2022. The report was released in the run-up to Arab Health, the Mena region’s largest exhibition for healthcare and trade professionals. The exhibition will showcase the role technology has on ...

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• 6 January

  Gold surges to 7-year high

  Bloomberg Gold surged to its highest since 2013 as rising tensions in the Middle East stoked demand for havens, with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. seeing more room to run. Palladium extended gains to a fresh record. Bullion neared $1,600 an ounce after Tehran said it would no longer abide by any limits on its enrichment of uranium following the killing ...

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• 6 January

  Boeing drops on reports of 737 Max issues, fundraising

  

  Bloomberg Boeing Co. fell in early trading on reports that the company is weighing a move to raise more debt following the grounding of its 737 Max and that the jetliner’s return to service could face further complications. While Boeing had about $20 billion in available funds at the end of the third quarter, costs stemming from the Max crisis ...

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• 6 January

  Louvre Abu Dhabi’s ‘Furusiyya’ exhibit to launch in February

  ABU DHABI / WAM In a rare comparative study, medieval knights, charging horses and courtly tales from west Asia and Europe will be displayed side by side at Louvre Abu Dhabi’s upcoming exhibition, ‘Furusiyya: The Art of Chivalry between East and West’. Taking place from February 19 to May 30, the immersive presentation will encompass over 130 artefacts, from medieval ...

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• 6 January

  Emirates adds plant-based options to its January menus

  

  DUBAI / Emirates Business With the rising popularity of vegan meals amongst its customers, Emirates is celebrating Veganuary on board by including an additional plant-based option on its menus for the month of January. While vegan meals can be pre-booked on all flights and classes, this is the first time Emirates is including a readily available vegan option on its ...

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• 6 January

  Nomination for Abu Dhabi Awards 10th cycle closes

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Awards organising committee has announced the end of the nomination period for the Awards’ 10th cycle following a successful campaign that saw community-wide participation. For the first time in its 15-year history, the nomination process for the Abu Dhabi Awards was completely digitised. This change simplified the process for citizens and residents who ...

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• 6 January

  Preparations underway for 16th edition of Steel Fab 2020

  SHARJAH / WAM The Expo Centre Sharjah said that preparations are underway to launch the 16th Steel Fab 2020, the region’s premier steel and metal industry event, from 13th to 16th January, 2020. “Our ongoing work and preparations for hosting the 16th Steel Fab 2020 indicate that the upcoming edition will cater to the needs of exhibitors who want to ...

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• 6 January

  FTA, Kazakhstan discuss transport cooperation

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Ahmed Mohammed Sherif Al Khouri, Director-General of the Federal Transport Authority-Land and Maritime, FTA, received Madiyar Menilbekov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the UAE, in his office in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, both sides discussed a range of leading initiatives and projects implemented by the FTA as part of its regulatory and organisational role in the ...

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