December, 2023

• 19 December

  Tesla gets $153 million incentive in Mexico for its next factory

  

  BLOOMBERG Tesla Inc will receive 2.63 billion pesos ($153 million) in incentives from the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon to build its next major factory there, as state officials seek to assuage local concerns about delays to the electric-vehicle maker’s plant. The incentives, approved by the state’s economic development council, include the creation of basic infrastructure such as roads and …

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• 19 December

  Tesla Autopilot recall threatens its defense in lawsuits over crashes

  

  BLOOMBERG Tesla Inc’s biggest vehicle recall ever threatens to hurt the company’s defense in several high-profile lawsuits it faces over crashes linked to Autopilot. The automaker’s recall of 2 million cars comes after a top US auto-safety regulator found its driver-assistance program failed to ensure drivers stay attentive. Lawyers representing crash victims and family members who have sued Tesla, some …

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• 19 December

  ‘Mleiha’ and ‘Al Dhaid Fort & Falaj’ on final Islamic World Heritage List

  

  SHARJAH / WAM The Islamic World Heritage Committee of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO) added the Mleiha archaeological site and Al Dhaid Fort and Falaj to the List of the Islamic World Heritage. The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) has completed the nomination dossier of the Mleiha archaeological site titled “Mleiha: The Pre-Islamic Period in Southeast Arabia”. …

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• 19 December

  Brand Dubai showcases local entrepreneurial flair at Hatta Festival

  

  DUBAI / WAM Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, is organising the ‘Proudly from Dubai Market’ at the Hatta Festival. The unique market, one of the key highlights of the festival, runs until December 31 at the scenic Leem Lake in Hatta. The market showcases the innovative culinary concepts and diverse products of 30 …

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• 19 December

  Enec announces completion of Unit 4 of Barakah plant

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) announced on Tuesday that its operating and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company, has completed the process of loading fuel assemblies into Unit 4 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, following all national regulations and the highest international standards. The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), the UAE’s independent nuclear regulator, …

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• 19 December

  World had to wait for 28th COP to hear children’s voices: EC Vice President

  

  DUBAI / WAM Although children are the worst victims of climate change, the world had to wait for 28th UN Climate Conference (COP28) to discuss children’s issues related to climate change, Dubravka Šuic, the European Commission Vice-President for Democracy and Demography, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). At COP28, she listened to children’s ambassadors, climate activists, and representatives of the …

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• 19 December

  Mohammed bin Rashid announces Niveen Khashab as winner of GAM Award in Natural Science

  

  DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has announced Professor Niveen Khashab, Associate Dean of Physical Sciences and Engineering Division and Professor of Chemistry at KAUST – Kingdom of Saudi Arabic, as the winner of the Great Arab Minds (GAM) award in the natural science category, in recognition …

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• 19 December

  Etihad Airways, China Eastern strengthen strategic cooperation

  

  SHANGHAI / WAM Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines signalled their intent to strengthen their partnership by signing a Strategic Cooperation memorandum of understanding (MoU), to enhance commercial and operational ties. The accord reflects a commitment to explore a deepened cooperation that will provide travellers with wider choices, higher quality services, and increased value, while contributing to sustainable aviation. Building …

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• 19 December

  SEC discusses development of legislation, regulations

  

  SHARJAH / WAM HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired, on Tuesday, the meeting of the SEC, held in the Sharjah Ruler’s Office. This came in the presence of HH Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and …

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• 19 December

  Aldar, Yellow Door Energy to provide 34MW of solar power

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Aldar Properties has partnered with Yellow Door Energy, a leading sustainable energy organisation, to bring solar power to 45 properties across the UAE, supporting the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative and Abu Dhabi’s 2030 Energy Strategy. The partnership between Aldar and Yellow Door Energy was signed by Salwa Al Maflahi, Aldar’s Director of Sustainability …

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