January, 2019

• 16 January

  Mohamed, Austrian Chancellor discuss bilateral relations

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received on Wednesday a phone call from Austria’s Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, during which they discussed the distinguished bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them in all fields. They also reviewed ...

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• 16 January

  350 tech experts to attend ‘Microsoft Ignite’ in Dubai

  

  Dubai / WAM Dubai will host the global annual technology Conference ‘Microsoft Ignite’ on March 27-28, with the participation of 350 experts. The two-day event, which will cover more than 100 workshops – will share global technology innovations to regional audiences. Ignite aims to bring together developers and technology professionals from across the region to learn, explore, and connect with ...

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• 16 January

  1.5mn meals saved from going to waste in 2018

  ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE hospitality and food service sector has saved 1.5 million meals from the bin in 2018 as part of the UAE food waste pledge, said Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. The announcement was made on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2019, in the presence of HH ...

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• 16 January

  RTA says it tests Route 2020 fare collection gates

  DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA), conducted tests to ensure the functionality of fare collection gates and central systems software for the Route 2020 Project. The project, undertaken by RTA in collaboration with global firms, involves extension of Dubai Metro Red Line up to the site of Expo 2020. The authority verified the operational readiness of ...

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• 16 January

  Dubai, Italy to develop ties in water, electricity sector

  

  DUBAI / WAM A high level Italian delegation led by Italian Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Manlio Di Stefano, explored ways to build closer ties in energy and water sectors with the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa). This came during a meeting held by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dewa, with the delegation. ...

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• 16 January

  Emirates, flydubai partnership reaches new heights

  

  DUBAI / Emirates Business The strategic partnership between Dubai’s two airlines, Emirates and flydubai, continues to open up the world for travellers since its launch 14 months ago, and is set to grow even further in 2019 with new codeshare destinations to be added. The partnership, which came into effect at the end of October 2017, has since delivered a ...

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• 16 January

  Masdar to bring solar power to off-grid communities globally

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has positioned itself in the commercial off-grid energy sector by increasing its capacity to rapidly deploy solar kits in off-grid communities around the world. Building on the company’s extensive experience delivering renewable solutions in remote communities, the Masdar-branded kits named “Noor” – displayed at the Masdar stand throughout Abu ...

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• 16 January

  UAE provides $5mn urgent aid to Syrian refugees in Lebanon

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation is donating AED18.4 million ($5 million) in urgent relief aid to Syrian refugees in Lebanon who are facing harsh winter conditions. The move follows the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the support of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince ...

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• 16 January

  Dubai explores new retail partnerships in New York

  

  New York / WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry led a delegation of UAE retail leaders to New York to participate in NRF 2019: Retail’s Big Show, the world’s largest retail expo and conference, where the delegates explored the latest trends and technologies reshaping the future of the global retail sector. The delegation was headed by Majid Saif Al ...

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• 16 January

  Etihad flies world’s first flight fuelled by UAE plants

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC), a non-profit entity established by Masdar Institute that is part of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, on Wednesday announced the world’s first commercial flight using locally produced sustainable fuel on an Etihad Airways Boeing 787 powered by GE’s GEnx-1B engines. The flight from Abu Dhabi to Amsterdam marked ...

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