June, 2019

• 11 June

  Etisalat to provide 5G at new Abu Dhabi airport

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business In a landmark development, Etisalat has become the first mobile operator in Mena to provide 5G coverage inside an international airport. The Midfield Terminal Building (MTB), Abu Dhabi’s new international airport, will become the first airport terminal in the region to benefit from ultra-high speed connectivity, delivered by Etisalat’s 5G network. The deployment is based ...

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• 11 June

  India’s first premium cruise ship arrives in Dubai

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai has welcomed India’s first premium cruise liner, ‘Karnika’ by Jalesh Cruises, to Mina Rashid as it homeports in Dubai for the season. Christened in an official naming ceremony in Mumbai, India last month, ‘Karnika’ is Jalesh Cruises’ first liner to homeport in the region, marking a significant milestone for both the Indian domestic and international ...

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• 11 June

  RTA buys 373 new buses worth AED474 million

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), signed a contract for purchasing 373 buses of Volvo SB3 along with a 10-year maintenance contract in support of Dubai’s mobility plan and to cope with the rising number of public bus riders. The new buses are compliant with Euro 6 standards, and it will be the first time buses of such ...

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• 11 June

  UAE-Germany ties witnessed continous growth, development

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Since the UAE and the Federal Republic of Germany established diplomatic relations in 1972, 47 years ago, the two countries have developed a strategic partnership built on cooperation and mutual respect that serves to consolidate stability in the region and promote international peace and security. Over the years, there have been numerous exchanges of visits between ...

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• 11 June

  Self-service kiosks to ease tax refund process for tourists

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Self-service kiosks have been set up across all the ports included in the Tax Refunds for Tourists Scheme in order to allow tourists to recover Value Added Tax (VAT), when leaving the UAE. The kiosks are operated by Planet, the company enlisted by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), to operate the system for the Tax Refunds ...

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• 11 June

  1.3mn passengers cross Dubai Ports during Eid holiday

  

  DUBAI / WAM More than 1.3 million passengers travelled through air, sea and land ports in Dubai during the Eid-al-Fitr holidays, according to General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA). Similarly, the total number of entry and residence permits transactions during the break reached 253,000. A total of 1.75 million passengers passed through Dubai airports, while 113,000 ...

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• 11 June

  Sharjah to host FDI forum in November

  

  Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah FDI Office, Invest in Sharjah, announced that the fifth edition of their annual flagship event, the Sharjah FDI Forum, will be held on November 11-12. The event, held under the patronage of HH Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, will take place at the emirate’s Al Jawaher ...

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• 11 June

  $7.8 million Al Zahiyah development project complete, reveals ADM

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM), completed the Al Zahiyah Development Project, at a cost of AED28.8 million ($7.84 million), in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi General Services Company, Musanada, and the Department of Transport. The project is located in an area of approximately 277,500 square metres, divided into 69,000 sq m of main roads, 43,300 sq ...

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• 11 June

  Brazilian environment minister visits Dewa

  Dubai / WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), welcomed a high-level Brazilian delegation headed by Ricardo Salles, Brazilian Minister of Environment, and included Fernando Luis Lemos Igreja, Brazilian Ambassador to the UAE. The parties discussed enhancing the participation of Brazilian companies in the 21st Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (Wetex ...

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• 11 June

  Area 2071 hosts 20 global startups worth AED42.2mn

  

  Dubai / WAM An initiative of the Dubai Future Foundation, AREA 2071 has hosted 20 global startups valued AED42.2 million to participate in two renowned global Accelerator Programmes. Maha Al Mezaina, Head of AREA 2071, reiterated the essential role played by emerging companies in shaping key future sectors, due to their capacity in coping with the rapidly changing global needs ...

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