July, 2018

• 1 July

  DIFC to host second edition of Global Financial Forum in March

  

  Dubai / WAM Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), announced that the second edition of its Global Financial Forum (GFF), will be held on March 11, 2019, in Dubai. The forum will be held under the theme, ‘Unlocking Opportunities in a Changing World’, in partnership with the Financial Times, one of the world’s leading business news organisations. Through this partnership, the ...

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• 1 July

  Dubai launches smart system to issue export food health certificates

  

  Dubai / WAM The Food Safety Department of Dubai Municipality launched a smart system that allows customers to print their export health certificates for food electronically, without the need to visit its offices to print hard copies. Essam Al Hashimi, Head of the Food Trade Control Section at the Food Safety Department of Dubai Municipality, stressed that the new smart ...

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• 1 July

  Etisalat launches free ‘Talking Bill’ service for ‘visually impaired’

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Etisalat on Sunday announced the launch of a ‘Talking Bill’ service that enables visually impaired customers to access bill summary details of their account free of charge. Customers can subscribe to the service at no extra cost by dialling 101 or visiting any of Etisalat’s retail stores. Upon successful activation, customers will get from the following ...

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• 1 July

  FANR hosts IAEA nuclear infrastructure review mission

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE hosted the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Phase 3 Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR), mission from June 24 to July 1. The aim of the mission was to assist the UAE by providing a review of the nation’s overall nuclear energy infrastructure. The UAE is the first country to implement and achieve Milestone 3 ...

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• 1 July

  UAE calls for strong, strategic ties to counter terror narratives

  

  NEW YORK / WAM The UAE has called for stronger and strategic multilateral partnerships to counter terrorist narratives around the world at the United Nations. In a statement delivered before the UN High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States, Salem AlZaabi, Head of the UAE National Counter-Terrorism Committee and Head of the UAE delegation to the conference, ...

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• 1 July

  Withdrawal of Houthis from Hodeidah must for political solution: Yemen

  ADEN / WAM The Government of Yemen has emphasised that any political solution in Yemen must be based on three main pillars, namely; the Gulf initiative and its Executive Mechanism, the outcomes of the National Dialogue and UN Security Council resolutions in support of legitimacy, particularly Resolution 2216. In a statement by Yemen News Agency (Saba), the Yemeni Government expressed ...

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• 1 July

  SCCI explore ways to develop economic ties with Germany

  

  BERLIN / WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), explored ways of developing economic relationships, expanding cooperation and investment opportunities, and exchanging knowledge and expertise with various sectors in Germany and other countries, at the conclusion of the 21st Arab-German Business Forum in Berlin. The SCCI delegation was headed by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the SCCI. ...

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• 1 July

  Etihad Cargo launches ‘Flightvalet’

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Ahead of the seasonal surge in demand for luxury vehicle shipments to popular holiday destinations, Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, on Sunday celebrates the launch of ‘FlightValet’, its newly designed product that aims to ease the process of moving motor vehicles across the globe. Etihad Cargo transports hundreds of high-value ...

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• 1 July

  Emirates A380 makes one-off scheduled landing in Muscat

  

  DUBAI/ Emirates Business The Emirates A380 touched down in Muscat earlier on Sunday for a one-off scheduled flight to Muscat International Airport (MCT). This special flight also marks 25 years of Emirates’ service to Oman, and reaffirms the newly opened airport’s infrastructure readiness for A380 operations. The Emirates A380, the world’s largest commercial passenger jet, was operated by Omani national, ...

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• 1 July

  wasl showcases its flagship project at Beijing show

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business wasl Asset Management Group, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, presented its flagship wasl1 project during the recent Luxury Property Showcase Beijing for an audience of over 7,000 wealthy Chinese entrepreneurs, investors, luxury properties owners and elite investors looking to purchase overseas properties. The event followed the successful launch of ...

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