March, 2019

• 17 March

  Adnoc awards onshore block exploration to Japan’s Inpex

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), on Sunday signed an agreement awarding the exploration rights for Abu Dhabi Onshore Block 4 to Japan’s Inpex Corporation. A wholly-owned Inpex subsidiary, Jodco Exploration Limited, will hold and manage the interest in the concession on behalf of Inpex. The award has been endorsed by Abu Dhabi’s Supreme Petroleum ...

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• 17 March

  Initiative to conserve energy, water launched in Abu Dhabi

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) launched the ‘Saving Energy and Water at Home’ initiative. This latest endeavour is one of three sustainable initiatives launched by the department in collaboration with Zay-ed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs (ZHO), Abu Dhabi Distribution Company, and Al Ain Distribution Company. The DoE is official partner ...

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• 17 March

  Opec needs to stay the course on output cuts: Saudi minister

  

  Bloomberg The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and its allies have much work to do to balance global oil markets and are prepared to do what’s necessary in the second half, Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih said. The 24-nation coalition known as Opec+ needs to “stay the course” until June as its job is nowhere near complete in terms ...

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• 17 March

  DP World selects Infor GT Nexus to boost supply chain

  

  DUBAI / Emirates Business Global trade enabler DP World has selected the Infor GT Nexus Commerce Network as the technology backbone to power its global supply chain platform initiative. DP World’s objectives for strategic growth require innovative logistics digitalisation capabilities to power a new business initiative that will extend the value of its port and trade facilitation services to customers ...

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• 17 March

  Sharjah terminal welcomes India’s MV Port Klang

  SHARJAH / WAM Gulftainer, a privately owned independent port operator, welcomed the MV Port Klang from Sunmarine Shipping Services on a maiden call at its gateway flagship Sharjah Container Terminal (SCT). The vessel is one of the shipping group’s fastest services between the Indian subcontinent and the UAE. The MV Port Klang offers the fastest direct express service between Sharjah’s ...

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• 17 March

  Empower saves electricity worth AED3bn in 2018

  Dubai / Emirates Business Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has achieved total electricity savings of 1160 MW, worth AED 3 billion, in 2018 “As per its vision, Empower adopts an integrated strategy that contributes in raising customers awareness about conservation of energy. We thrive to reduce energy consumption and protect the environment ...

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• 17 March

  Al Habtoor Motors announces winners of 2019 DSF campaign

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business The recently concluded DSF promotion of Al Habtoor Motors was a grand success. During the final draw held in Dubai and Sharjah 5 winners names were declared with each winning a brand new Lancer EX sedan. This year Mitsubishi customers had great reasons to celebrate their buy with exciting great value deals on the entire range ...

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• 17 March

  DCT Abu Dhabi holds roadshow in Kuwait to boost inbound tourism

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM A tourism delegation led by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, visited Kuwait to boost awareness about the emirate and increase inbound tourism from the GCC country. The delegation, which included partners; Etihad Airways and Experience Hub, visited Kuwait City to host a roadshow at the Radisson Blu hotel. Participating ...

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• 17 March

  Dubai rolls out first digital property rental experience

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Asset Management announced the rollout of phase one of the first fully digital and paperless property rental experience in partnership with Smart Dubai. The smart solution is accessible via DubaiNow, a comprehensive platform available as a website and a mobile app that integrates the services of government and private sector partners. The move aligns with the ...

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• 17 March

  Hamda Al Hosani is UAE golden girl at Special Olympics

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE’s Hamda Al Hosani will have to make room for another medal in her cabinet after winning gold in the 200m final at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. At Dubai Police Stadium on Sunday, the 30-year-old sprinter crossed the finish line in an impressive time of 32.14 seconds. Canada’s Eva Bell, who crossed ...

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