May, 2017

• 23 May

  Indian fighter jet missing in region claimed by China

  Bloomberg An Indian fighter jet has gone missing near the India-China border after taking off from an air force base in northeastern India, according to an Indian Air Force official. The Sukhoi SU-30 aircraft had taken off on a routine training mission when radar and radio contact was lost roughly 60 kilometers north of an air force base in Tezpur, ...

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• 23 May

  UAE, Azerbaijan discuss investment and trade ties

  

  Baku / WAM The UAE and Azerbaijan have confirmed the strength of their bilateral relations and stressed the importance of promoting co-operation in all economic, tourism, agricultural, health and transportation fields, as well as investments, petrochemical industries and financial and banking services. This was stated in a joint statement issued by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of ...

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• 23 May

  Abdullah appointed as chairman of Emirates Board Foundation

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi, issued a resolution reshuffling the Emirates Foundation Board, with HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Chairman. The resolution names HH Sheikh Dhyiab bin Mohamed ...

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• 23 May

  ADDED forum reviews economic performance

  Abu Dhabi / WAM As part of its endeavours to enhance economic communications with economic development partners, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) on Tuesday organised the “Economic Development Partners – Abu Dhabi Plan” Forum with more than participating 40 local and federal government entities. The forum is aimed to facilitate the implementation of projects and initiatives under the ...

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• 23 May

  UAE delegation visit strengthens bilateral relations with Finland

  

  Dubai / WAM A high-level business delegation from the UAE, led by Minister of State, Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, visited Finland on Tuesday to strengthen ties between the two nations. The team of government, business and Expo 2020 Dubai officials met Juha Sipila, Prime Minister of Finland, and Mika Lintila, Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs. Dr. Al Jaber was ...

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• 23 May

  Renewable energy employs 9.8mn people

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business More than 9.8 million people were employed in the renewable energy sector in 2016, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2017, released at IRENA’s 13th Council meeting, provides the latest employment figures of the renewable energy sector and insight into the factors ...

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• 23 May

  Hudayriat Island to transform into vibrant, sustainable community

  

  ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) held a workshop with stakeholders on Monday to discuss approaches that will transform Hudayriat Island – a 3,000-hectare area, southwest of Abu Dhabi Island. In line with the Abu Dhabi Plan, Hudayriat Island Master Plan will comprise of a complete sustainable community with a diverse range of facilities. This ...

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• 23 May

  Curtains down on 4th ‘Arab Luxury World’

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business The fourth edition of Arab Luxury World, the Middle East’s leading luxury business conference, has drawn to a successful conclusion at The Westin Dubai, where regional and global professionals from the premium goods and services markets gathered to explore ‘Digital Disruption and Emotional Engagement’. The two-day conference was organised by Mediaquest – one of the leading ...

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• 23 May

  ADEC, ADGM, INSEAD join hands to boost financial knowledge

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and INSEAD sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in support of building up financial services knowledge and competence in Abu Dhabi. The MoU was signed by HE Dr Ali Al Nuaimi, Director General of ADEC, HEAhmed Al Sayegh, Chairman of ADGM and Prof Miguel ...

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• 23 May

  Suqia to provide drinking water to over 90,000 people in Somalia

  

  Dubai / WAM The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia), under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has implemented two projects to provide drinking water to over 90,000 people in Somalia. Suqia has implemented these projects in cooperation with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Establishment. This is one of Suqia’s humanitarian projects ...

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