July, 2018

• 15 July

  UAE, China keen to reinforce, strengthen their overall ties

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE and China are keen to reinforce and strengthen their overall ties, including in the tourism sector. The strength of their bilateral ties has contributed to the significant growth of the number of Chinese tourists visiting the UAE, which totalled some one million tourists in 2017, as well as to their growing mutual commercial and ...

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• 15 July

  Hala China signs its first strategic agreements

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Hala China initiative, jointly launched by Meraas and Dubai Holding earlier this year, announced the signing of its first strategic agreements at a press conference. The event was organised by Meraas, with support from the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai, and also saw the establishment of a new Hala China Board ...

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• 15 July

  Arabic version of book by China’s president launched

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Manarat Al Saadiyat Theatre in Abu Dhabi hosted the launch of the Arabic version of the book by Xi Jinping, President of China, on the sidelines of a cultural literary seminar that featured speakers from the UAE and China. The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister for Tolerance; Noura bint ...

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• 15 July

  Khalifa Fund to promote SMEs in Jordan

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jordan’s Crown Prince Foundation to support entrepreneurship and development projects in Jordan. This initiative falls in line with its mission to promote entrepreneurship, encourage innovation and achieve sustainable growth of SMEs, while harnessing its experience and replicating its successful model to develop SMEs at ...

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• 15 July

  Meeting held to discuss methods of ‘assisting business’

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Economy held an expanded meeting with representatives of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry and chambers of commerce and industry from around the country, to discuss methods of assisting business, especially with regards to government fees, in light of recently-issued government decisions and recommendations. The meeting sought to strengthen the ...

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• 15 July

  Assembly, integration and verification of Mysat-1 completed

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology, a research university dedicated to the advancement of learning through the discovery and application of knowledge, and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company, Yahsat, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mubadala Development Company, on Sunday jointly announced that the Yahsat Space Lab has successfully completed the Assembly, Integration and Verification (AIV) of the ...

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• 15 July

  DIFC has played impactful role in Dubai’s economic development

  

  DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) said that DIFC has played a highly positive and impactful role in Dubai’s economic development and diversification. Building on its world-class ecosystem, the centre has constantly strengthened its partnerships with leading financial institutions and attracted ...

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• 15 July

  MFNCA holds meet with FNC’s General Secretariat

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs (MFNCA), held its regular coordination meeting with the FNC’s General Secretariat to discuss several joint projects and future plans that seek to promote political participation among the members of the community. The meeting was attended by the Secretary-General of the FNC, Ahmed Shabib Al Dhaheri, and Dr ...

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• 15 July

  Etihad adds new range of ‘buy on board’ products

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business In addition to its complimentary inflight service and recently launched menu of Buy on Board products, Etihad Airways introduced additional food and beverage items available for purchase to provide more choice for guests in Economy Class and further enhance their travel experience. New snack options now include locally sourced brands Munchbox and Freakin’ Healthy, who ...

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• 15 July

  Aldar makes headway on key projects in Abu Dhabi

  

  ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar) on Sunday provides its latest quarterly update on its projects under development across key destinations in Abu Dhabi. On Yas Island, Aldar has begun the handover process for the first 300 homes West Yas, the island’s first villa community. The community retail plaza, which includes the first Spinneys supermarket on Yas ...

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