August, 2023

• 18 August

  Emirati investments in Ethiopia totalled $2.9b in 2022: Al Zeyoudi

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said that the UAE’s leadership had directed the country to strengthen its relations with African nations, especially Ethiopia. Ethiopia is the second-largest country in Africa by population, with over 120 million people, and is a major market for the UAE’s non-oil exports and re-exports, ...

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• 18 August

  DCT Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Youth Summer Camp 2023 empowers hospitality future

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) on Friday celebrated the graduation of 56 Emirati students from its 2023 Tourism Youth Summer Camp, a two-week introduction to Abu Dhabi’s tourism and hospitality industry where participants nurtured essential teamwork and leadership skills, gained hands-on experience and received insights from professionals within the ...

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• 18 August

  Dubai Customs facilitates delivery of humanitarian aid shipments

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Customs continues to facilitate relief shipments dispatched from the International Humanitarian City (IHC), in support of the UAE’s leading role in providing humanitarian aid to underprivileged countries. Their simplified clearance procedures have had a significant impact on the rapid deliveries of humanitarian aid and relief goods from Dubai to the most affected areas in the world. ...

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• 18 August

  Dubai’s International Humanitarian City holds gathering to mark World Humanitarian Day 2023

  

  DUBAI / WAM The international humanitarian community converged at Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC) on Friday to observe World Humanitarian Day 2023. Held in an atmosphere charged with dedication and resolve, the gathering resonated with the theme of #NoMatterWhat, as declared by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Giuseppe Saba, CEO of IHC, stated: “Today, ...

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• 18 August

  Etihad Cargo adds Ezhou airport to its network

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has operated the carrier’s inaugural flight to Ezhou Huahu Airport. Etihad Cargo’s Boeing 777-200 freighter arrived in Ezhou on 18th August, making the carrier the first international airline to operate flights to the airport. Located in the Hubei Province of China, Ezhou Huahu Airport was developed ...

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• 18 August

  UAE a key player in supporting international humanitarian action: Hamdan bin Zayed

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), said that under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE stands as a leading donor country on the global stage. He also highlighted the nation’s significant contribution to ...

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• 18 August

  “Yiyang Meets the Middle East Economic and Trade Exchange Week” launched in Dubai

  

  DUBAI/ GULF TIME The “Yiyang” yacht Activity -Anhua dark tea and Yiyang agricultural products promotion and exhibition was held recently in Dubai Bay, which also opened the “Yiyang Meets the Middle East Economic and Trade Exchange Week”. Xiong Wei, mayor of Yiyang Municipal People’s Government in Hunan Province, announced the launch of the economic and trade exchange week. Since establishing ...

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• 17 August

  Sheikh Khaled offers condolences on passing of Shabib Mohammed Hilal Al Dhaheri

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has offered his condolences to Mohamed and Ahmed Al Dhaheri, the sons of the late Shabib Mohammed Hilal Al Dhaheri, on the passing of their father. His Highness also offered his sincere condolences to ...

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• 17 August

  Added, e& to support transition to Industry 4.0 and sustainability

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (Added) and e& enterprise on Thursday announced their joint cooperation to enhance and exchange experiences in the areas of Industry 4.0 and sustainable manufacturing, as part of efforts to achieve the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy’s (Adis) objectives. Added and e& enterprise signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during the ...

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• 17 August

  UAE AI Camp witnessed participation of 8,000 individuals

  

  DUBAI / WAM The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office, in collaboration with the National Program for Artificial Intelligence and the National Program for Coders, concluded the UAE AI Camp activities. The camp attracted more than 8,000 participants, aiming to develop their digital skills, explore the digital world, and deepen their understanding of future fields. This ...

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