March, 2019

• 13 March

  DAE delivers 6 Boeing 787s to Gulf Air

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd announced that it has completed the delivery of six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to Gulf Air based on an aircraft lease agreement that was signed in November 2017 and were delivered between April 2018 and February 2019. FirozTarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE, said: “We are delighted to partner with Gulf Air ...

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• 13 March

  Oil rises on Opec output curbs, US supply drop

  

  Bloomberg Crude rose for a third day after an industry report showed an unexpected drop in US stockpiles at a time when the world’s top producers are said to be looking at a plan to extend their output curbs. Futures in New York added as much as 0.7 percent, rising above $57 a barrel. US crude inventories declined 2.58 million ...

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• 13 March

  Chronic kidney disease affects one in 10 people

  Dubai / Emirates Business Celebrated every year on the second Thursday of March, World Kidney Day (WKD) is the global awareness campaign that aims at increasing awareness of the importance of our kidneys to our health and reducing the impact of kidney disease and its associated problems worldwide. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a non-communicable disease that affects 1 in ...

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• 13 March

  dnata names new CEO for Asia Pacific region

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, announced the appointment of Dirk Goovaerts as the company’s Regional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Asia Pacific region. In his role, Dirk Goovaerts will oversee dnata’s catering, ground and cargo handling operations at 10 airports in three countries, including Australia, the Philippines and Singapore, managing a workforce ...

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• 13 March

  UAE offers aid to Yemen’s Mayoun island

  

  Aden / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) distributed food aid to 140 poor and low-income families in the Yemeni island of Mayoun, as part of the effort to help provide basic necessities to the brotherly people of Yemen. A plane arrived on Wednesday on the island, carrying food baskets for the families there, as part of the comprehensive humanitarian ...

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• 13 March

  Etihad, Sky Prime sign engineering, training agreement

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Etihad Aviation Group’s Engineering and Aviation Training divisions have both signed contracts to collaborate with Sky Prime, the largest private aviation operator in the Middle East, based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreements were announced at the Saudi Airshow where Etihad is showcasing its Special Olympics liveried Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, alongside the Embraer ...

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• 13 March

  UAE, Uzbekistan to explore trade partnership prospects

  

  TASHKENT / WAM The third session of the Joint Economic Committee between the UAE and Uzbekistan was held in Tashkent, the Uzbek capital. The Committee was chaired by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, representing the UAE Government, and Ganiev Elyor Majidovich, Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan. Mohammed Hareb Al Mehairbi, UAE Ambassador to Uzbekistan, also attended the ...

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• 13 March

  Aldar opens new expansion at AED1 billion Al Jimi Mall

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Aldar Properties PJSC,Aldar, on Wednesday announced the official opening of Al Jimi Mall’s major expansion and outdoor retail park. The expansion to Al Ain’s first and favourite shopping and entertainment destination gives Aldar a AED 1 billion asset in Al Ain, which will see the arrival of over 100 new brands and F&B outlets, bringing the ...

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• 13 March

  Dubai leads Mideast in quality of living for 7th year

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business Mercer, a global consulting leader in advancing health, wealth and careers, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, on Wednesday announced the results of its annual 2019 Quality of Living survey. In its 21st year, the survey ranked Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the Middle East region’s leading cities. This marked the 7th ...

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• 13 March

  ECI strengthens Emiratisation initiative

  Dubai / WAM Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), employed nine participants of its National Accelerator Programme, after successful completion of their intensive training through select leading industry professionals, academicians of reputed institutions. The Accelerator Programme initiative by the UAE Federal export credit company is aligned with the UAE Vision 2021 and not only encourages skill development and talent involvement in the government ...

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