July, 2018

• 23 July

  VP, Mohamed open world-class amusement park in Abu Dhabi

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Monday opened Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the world’s first-ever Warner Bros. branded indoor theme ...

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• 23 July

  EAD highlights its efforts to enhance and protect Abu Dhabi’s biodiversity

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), released its annual report for 2017, highlighting its efforts and commitment to protecting and enhancing air quality, groundwater and the biodiversity of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s land and marine ecosystem. In his introductory message to the report, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in ...

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• 23 July

  SBA’s ‘Cultural Salon’ to boost intellectual activities

  Sharjah / WAM In keeping with its dedication to intensifying Sharjah’s and the UAE’s culturally enriching landscape, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), launched its ‘Cultural Salon’ in cooperation with Kuttab Publishing House. The salon will function as a cultural hub all year round, organising a plethora of intellectual activities and events such as book-signing ceremonies, authors’ sessions, poetry evenings, discussion ...

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• 23 July

  ADP issues ‘booklet’ for Chinese workers

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Police (ADP), issued a booklet in the Chinese language for Chinese workers in the country, to raise their awareness about legal and security issues contained in Emirati laws. The booklet, which was published by the Community Police Administration of the ADP’s Community Security Sector, was issued during UAE-China Week, as part of the ...

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• 23 July

  ICA urges individuals to make use of residency status initiative

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA), has announced that the official launch for the “Protect Yourself by Modifying Your Status” initiative will kick off on August 1 until the end of October 2018. The Authority called on individuals to make use of the action to settle residency issues. Brigadier Saeed Rakan Al-Rashdi, Director-General of ...

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• 23 July

  Franchise market in UAE poised to grow immensely

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai is set to host the 3rd edition of The Global Franchise Market Exhibition (TGFM), the official franchising event in Dubai offering a dedicated platform for local and international ‘franchisors’ and ‘franchisees’ to explore new business partnerships and investment opportunities, on the December 5-6 this year, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year, TGFM ...

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• 23 July

  Adnoc Distribution opens five new Géant Express stores

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Adnoc Distribution, the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, announced that it has completed the opening of its first five Géant Express branded convenience stores in the UAE. Four new openings this week, at various sites across Abu Dhabi, followed the opening of the first Géant Express convenience store in May. The company has received ...

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• 23 July

  Abu Dhabi to enhance ties with Saudi tourism sector

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi successfully hosted a delegation of 11 key stakeholders and senior travel experts from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Given the Kingdom’s important source-market status and the long-standing history it shares with the UAE, this high-level trade meeting focused on ways to leverage opportunities and address challenges ...

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• 23 July

  China, a strategic partner: Ministry

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of the Department of Energy (DoE), emphasised the strength of the economic partnership between the UAE and China. Today, several Chinese companies are playing a major role in strengthening the economic relationship between both parties and taking part in developing numerous vital and strategic projects at the country level. This came ...

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• 23 July

  RTA launches 8th Safety Awards

  Dubai / WAM The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), launched the 8th Safety Awards 2018 to recognise partners, consultants, contractors and employees adopting the best safety practices. The awards seek to encourage RTA’s partners to play proactive and constructive roles, sustain safety and maintain highest standards in all the authority’s services including public transport. The underlying objective of the RTA’s ...

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