April, 2019

• 29 April

  Air Arabia introduces ‘SkyTime’

  SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah-based Air Arabia announced the launch of its new complimentary in-flight entertainment system ‘SkyTime’ that allows passengers to live stream digital content on smartphones, tablets or laptops while traveling with the carrier. The new innovative entertainment system is now available across Air Arabia’s fleet. Commenting on the launch, Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air ...

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• 29 April

  Now, pay Dubai government fees and fines in installments

  

  DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, issued Executive Council Resolution No. 05 of 2019 approving the payment of select Dubai government fees and fines in instalments. The Resolution aims to support individuals and entities in fulfilling their financial obligations and enhance the process of ...

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• 29 April

  Swiss firm opens new R&D facility in Dubai Science Park

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Science Park (DSP), a holistic science-focused business community, announced that it has entered an agreement with its existing business partner Firmenich, the UAE branch of the world’s largest privately owned fragrance and flavour company, to build a new facility within the hub. Set for completion in Q4 2020, the 38,064 square feet built-to-suit (BTS) project ...

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• 29 April

  Tolerance values is a social responsibility for all in UAE

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The values of tolerance are a social responsibility for every individual in the country, affirmed His Highness. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Chairman of the Education and Human Resources Council. During the Council’s meeting, held at the Zayed University campus in Abu Dhabi, His Highness said that ...

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• 29 April

  UAE offers world an advanced model for governance, says VP

  

  Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE  and Ruler of Dubai, said that the UAE offers the world an advanced model for governance centred on ensuring the happiness of its people and improving their quality of life. Sheikh Mohammed’s comments came as he honoured winners of the second ...

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• 29 April

  Hamdan bin Rashid inaugurates M-Station extension in Jabel Ali

  

  DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), inaugurated the extension project of M-Station in Jebel Ali, the largest power and water desalination plant in the UAE. With the construction of the extension, the total cost of M-Station reached AED11.669 billion while ...

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• 29 April

  Abu Dhabi government repays sovereign bonds worth $3bn from 2009

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Government has repaid its sovereign bonds on 8th April 2019, according to an announcement by the Department of Finance – Abu Dhabi. The bonds were issued by Abu Dhabi Government in 2009 in two tranches of $1.5 billion each, with a total value of $3 billion. The first tranche with a value of ...

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• 29 April

  Emirates ranked best airline in world again

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business Emirates continued its winning streak when it took top honours by sweeping five awards last night at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2019. The airline took home the highly regarded industry accolades for Airline with the Best First Class, Airline with the Best Economy Class, Airline with the Best Frequent Flyer Program and Best Airport ...

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• 29 April

  SME Expo opens in Abu Dhabi

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Small to Medium Enterprise Exhibition (SME Expo), kicked-off on Monday in the nation’s capital, Abu Dhabi. The event was inaugurated by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the UAE Small and Medium Enterprises Council. The two-day event is organised in strategic partnership with various funding programmes – such as the ...

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• 29 April

  DWC set to handle 240m passengers

  Dubai / WAM Dubai World Central (DWC), is set to handle 240 million passengers, the CEO of Dubai Airports Corporation Paul Griffiths revealed on Tuesday at the 19th edition of the Dubai Airport Show. In a keynote address, Griffiths said that future passengers will be provided with a “personalised experience” at DWC, adding that the hub model is “right and ...

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