August, 2018

• 5 August

  Dawn of August 6, 1966, a renewed national occasion: Nahyan

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister for Tolerance, has affirmed that the occasion when the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, took over the reins of the government in Abu Dhabi, is a moment of great pride and honour for the sons and daughters of the UAE. It represents the break ...

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• 5 August

  Dubai Chamber strengthens global presence with new India office

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the opening of a representative office in India, which will be tasked with identifying new business opportunities for Chamber members, attracting Indian companies to Dubai and expanding bilateral trade and investment. The new office, located in Mumbai, is the second representative office to be opened by the ...

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• 5 August

  Kids, teens spend nearly eight hours daily on their devices

  DUBAI / Emirates Business With schools closed over the summer, young children and teenagers will spend most of their time on their devices — increasing their average online activity to eight hours per day. Children spend the majority of their time on their devices, which may include gaming devices, smartphones, laptops, desktops, virtual assistants, etc. According to a study commissioned ...

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• 5 August

  Yahsat completes acquisition of majority stake in Thuraya

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Yahsat, a leading global satellite operator based in the UAE and wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company, on Sunday completed the acquisition of a majority and controlling stake in the mobile satellite services operator Thuraya. The acquisition of the UAE’s first home grown satellite operator, Thuraya, is set to significantly expand Yahsat’s current satellite solutions portfolio ...

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• 5 August

  FANR, US Dept of Energy boost efforts to ensure nuclear non-proliferation

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has hosted a three-day workshop for its Safeguards team on Additional Protocol Commodity Identification. Delivered by the US Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA), the training aims to provide familiarity with the ‘especially designed or prepared’ materials and equipment list in the Additional Protocol, which could be used ...

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• 5 August

  UAE Astronaut Programme finalists arrive in Moscow

  

  DUBAI / WAM The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced that the nine qualified candidates of the UAE Astronaut Programme have arrived in Moscow, Russia, for their mission specific medical examination. The Programme was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness ...

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• 5 August

  Empower joins WGES 2018 as global partner

  

  DUBAI / WAM The Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empow-er), world’s largest district cooling services provider, announ- ced its sponsorship as a global partner in 5th World Green Economy Summit (WGES 2018). WGES will be held under the patronage of the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on October 24 ...

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• 5 August

  Dewa tests energy storage systems at Dubai solar park

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) launched a pilot project to install and test a 1.2MW/7.2MWh Sodium Sulphur Battery Energy Storage System (NaS BESS) at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world. The authority will connect the storage systems to its grid. The project in cooperation with Amplex ...

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• 5 August

  UAE Maritime Week to bolster global trade

  

  DUBAI / WAM Preparations are now underway for the upcoming “UAE Maritime Week 2018,” a first-of-its-kind event on the regional map, being held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council. Organised by the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) from October 28 to November 1, ...

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• 5 August

  Maduro led away from military parade after explosion heard

  

  Bloomberg Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro escaped unharmed in an attack by explosive-laden drones that wounded officers and sent soldiers fleeing during a military parade in Caracas. The incident, broadcast live on state television, occurred as Maduro spoke, flanked by his wife and defense minister. An explosion was heard and the 55-year-old autocrat was led off stage. Military personnel broke ranks ...

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