January, 2019

• 7 January

  Aldar unveils AED2bn Abu Dhabi project

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Aldar Properties on Monday announced the launch of its newest AED2 billion development, Alreeman in Alshamkha. With investment zone status, and located in close proximity to the Abu Dhabi International Airport and key arterial highways, the mid-market, mixed-use development offers residential and commercial land plots available for purchase by all nationalities. Alreeman is spread over ...

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• 7 January

  Etisalat Digital accelerates adoption of AI, blockchain

  DUBAI / WAM Future Now, the innovation programme of Etisalat, signed agreements with four scale-ups to develop artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain solutions following the successful Dubai Future Accelerators programme. The signing ceremony also marked the opening of the Future Now scale-up collaborative space for Etisalat Digital’s partners. As part of the fifth group of Dubai Future Accelerators, Etisalat Digital ...

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• 7 January

  Oil set for longest rally in 17 months

  

  Bloomberg Oil headed for its longest stretch of daily gains in more than 17 months as the US Federal Reserve sought to ease investor concerns, China moved to sti-mulate its economy and Opec production cutbacks took effect. Futures in New York climbed as much as 3.2 percent after a fifth consecutive increase, when they settled at the highest closing level ...

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• 7 January

  Tesla breaks ground on $5bn China plant

  

  Bloomberg After four years of planning, Tesla Inc finally broke ground on its planned $5 billion factory in the world’s biggest auto market. But the timing couldn’t be more inauspicious. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk and some Shanghai officials, including Mayor Ying Yong, on Monday attended a function at a site near the city kicking off construction of what would ...

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• 7 January

  ADSW to address global sustainability challenges

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM It is vital for the global community to commit to working together to address the challenges of climate change and accelerate sustainable development, UAE ministers and senior business leaders said on Monday ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2019 (ADSW). The event – one of the world’s largest sustainability gatherings – takes place in the UAE ...

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• 7 January

  Dubai Customs, Indian companies exploring ways to promote trade

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Customs’ Director Ahmed Mahboob Musabih and Indian Consul-General in Dubai Vipul have explored ways of enhancing trade with India and tackling any challenges that may face the companies of both countries. This was discussed during the visit of a delegation headed by Vipul and included a number of businessmen, and representatives of Dubai-based Indian companies. The ...

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• 7 January

  First-ever council for women in telco sector launched in UAE

  

  Dubai / WAM Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), announced the launch of the UAE telco sector’s first Women’s Council as part of its commitment to empowering women and, in parallel with the UAE leadership directives, to emphasise the pivotal role women have in both society and different sectors across the country. Hanan Ahmed, EITC Women’s Council Chairwoman, said, “The Women’s ...

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• 7 January

  Morison Menon rebrands itself as Kreston Menon

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business After 25 years of professional service in the region, Morison Menon has made a strategic alignment with the 12th top global accounting network Kreston International. Announcing this progression to Kreston Menon in a press conference, Raju Menon, Chairman and Managing Partner, Kreston Menon said that with this strategic movement, the organisation is all set to enhance ...

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• 7 January

  Emirates hires 10 UAE nationals for key posts

  

  DUBAI / WAM Emirates Airlines announced a number of appointments to its commercial operations team across the Middle East, GCC and Africa, further demonstrating the airline’s commitment to strengthening its long-term commercial strategy and offer across these regions. All of the appointments bring Emirati talent into key leadership positions, either being promoted from within the organisation or through portfolio rotations, ...

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• 7 January

  Houthi militias destroy aid supply depots in Hodeidah

  

  HODEIDAH / WAM The Iranian-backed Houthi militias have shelled the storage depots of relief organisations in Hodeidah, leading to the destruction of food supplies and basic goods intended for the Yemeni people. Local eyewitnesses said that the militias deliberately shelled the storage depots, which are located 7 kilometres east of Hodeidah City, with the aim of covering up their looting ...

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