June, 2018

• 20 June

  Al Jaber: Global economic growth drives demand for oil, derivatives

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and ADNOC Group CEO, said that the oil and gas industry stands on the threshold of a historic step change in the demand for its products, driven by growth in every major market. Speaking at the opening keynote session, at a seminar titled, “Sustainable Global Energy Future” ...

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• 20 June

  Emirates to deploy one-off A380 service to Muscat

  DUBAI / WAM Emirates will be operating a one-off A380 service to Muscat International Airport from July 1. The flight is part of the airline’s celebration of its 25th year of service to Oman this year, and also re-affirms the newly opened airport infrastructure to handle A380 operations. The new passenger terminal at Oman International Airport recently opened its doors ...

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• 20 June

  ADFD allocates $18.3 million to healthcare projects in Yemen

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for development aid, and the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to manage the AED67million ($18.3 million) UAE government grant aimed to support the healthcare sector in Hadhramaut Governorate in Yemen. The grant aims to support three healthcare projects in Yemen’s ...

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• 20 June

  Adnoc Distribution expands vehicle inspection facilities

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Adnoc Distribution announced the launch of its first Vehicle Inspection Centre at an Adnoc Autoserv complex. The new facility, situated at Adnoc Distribution’s Sea Palace Autoserv location in Abu Dhabi, will be managed by Al Masaood’s Tyre, Batteries and Accessories Division and will offer customers comprehensive maintenance, vehicle testing and inspection services. The 1,350 square-meter ...

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• 20 June

  Dubai continues to make waves in global cruise industry

  

  DUBAI / Emirates Business Dubai Cruise Tourism, along with its partners DP World and Emirates Airline, hosted a strategic familiarisation (FAM) trip for 100 top media and travel agents from Portugal and Spain. The trip forms part of the ongoing efforts of the recently formed Dubai Cruise Committee to raise the profile of Dubai as a global hub for cruising ...

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• 20 June

  Abu Dhabi Airports opens new sleeping facility in T3

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Airports on Wednesday announced the opening of Aerotel’s new airport transit sleeping facility at Terminal 3 of the Abu Dhabi International Airport. The latest addition marks the airport’s second facility that is operated by Aerotel of Plaza Premium Group. Open 24 hours a day, the hotel offers flexible hourly booking slots which gives ...

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• 20 June

  Etihad passes biennial IATA ‘safety audit’

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has once again successfully passed the biennial IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). The Abu Dhabi-based airline met all required standards – with the highest possible result of zero findings and zero observations – after the IOSA team examined more than 800 of the airline’s safety procedures and ...

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• 20 June

  Emirates introduces special summer fares to 60 destinations

  Dubai / Emirates Business Emirates is offering travellers who haven’t booked their holidays yet a chance to avail special fares during summers to 60 destinations within its global network. The offer applies to bookings until July 5 and applies for travel until March 31, 2019. Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares to London starting from AED2,125; to Bangkok starting at ...

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• 20 June

  SBWC analyses advantageous trading opportunities in Italy

  Sharjah / Emirates Business Through several trade missions and strategic matchmaking, the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) has been supporting new and established female entrepreneurs in the UAE by taking them to key overseas markets and showcasing their capabilities to potential buyers, investors and trading partners. In a four-day trip to Italian fashion capital, Milan, SBWC organised one-to-one matchmaking and ...

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• 20 June

  UAE and Russia sign deal to send first Emirati into space in 2019

  

  Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that sending the first Emirati astronaut to space will herald the beginning of a new era for the UAE and represents another step towards achieving the country’s vision and aspirations in the space sector. His Highness’s comment came ...

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