February, 2019

• 12 February

  Sharjah realty deals hit $6.13bn in 2018

  

  SHARJAH / WAM The real estate sector in the Emirate of Sharjah has seen a big boom with 54,125 transactions valued at AED22.5 billion ($6.13 billion) in 2018, as per the annual realty transactions report revealed by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Directorate. The real estate deals sealed last year covered over 52 million square feet, while the mortgages transactions ...

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• 12 February

  UAE-Slovakia deal to advance ICT cooperation

  Dubai / WAM Richard Rasi, Deputy Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic for Investment and Information, shared prospects for cooperation between his country and the UAE during his participation in WGS. “We have more than 150 Slovak companies operating in the UAE and we are looking forward to further cementing our collaboration”, Rasi said.

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• 12 February

  VP views Emirati innovations at WGS

  DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, viewed some innovative works presented by Brand Dubai, a branch of the Dubai Government Media Office, at the 7th World Government Summit (WGS). The three-day summit, which concludes on Tuesday, is being attended by representatives from over ...

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• 12 February

  ‘Sheikh Zayed’s vision has given us a national identity’

  DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation, addressed the World Government Summit in Dubai on Tuesday. The speech was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; ...

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• 12 February

  ‘UAE has overcome many challenges through wisdom’

  

  DUBAI / WAM The Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, witnessed a session presented by His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, titled, “Journey of Wisdom” during the 7th World Government Summit. During his speech, Sheikh Saif ...

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• 12 February

  Enoc to expand aviation operations in Egypt

  

  DUBAI / WAM Enoc Group announced plans to expand its aviation operations in Egypt through its acquisition of a share in the jet fuel hydrant system at Terminal 2 of Cairo International Airport. The Group also plans to establish a physical presence by opening an office for its aviation operations and jet fuel marketing, serving as a catalyst to enable ...

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• 12 February

  WGS a platform to narrate success stories: Mohamed

  

  Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has visited the 2019 World Government Summit hosted in Dubai. The three-day forum has seen the participation of over 4,000 heads of state, government, ministers, officials, and experts representing some 140 countries. During the visit, ...

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• 12 February

  World Bank to establish its UAE office in ADGM

  

  Dubai / WAM Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, announced that the World Bank will be establishing its office in ADGM on Al Maryah Island. The signing of an agreement to set up the office was witnessed by Obaid bin Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, Merza Hussain Hasan, Executive Director ...

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• 12 February

  Book on Sheikh Zayed published in German

  Abu Dhabi / WAM A new edition of the book ‘With United Strength: Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan: The Leader and the Nation’ has been published in German. The new publication is an important part of the work of the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research, ECSSR, in preserving the history and experiences of the late Sheikh Zayed ...

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• 12 February

  ‘Culture an engine of global economy and diplomacy’

  

  Dubai / WAM Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, has called for the world’s nations to recognise the importance and power of culture as an engine of economic development, diplomacy and as a tool to bring renewed hope to people’s lives. Speaking at a plenary session on the final day of the seventh World Government ...

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