June, 2023

• 13 June

  Ministry extends deadline for firms to meet semi-annual Emiratisation targets to July 7

  

  DUBAI / WAM The deadline for meeting semi-annual Emiratisation targets for private sector companies with 50 employees or more has been extended from June 30 to July 7, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced on Tuesday. MoHRE said this decision was taken by taking into consideration the Eid Al Adha holiday, which falls on the fourth week ...

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• 13 June

  Sheikh Mansour chairs ministerial meeting on initiatives to develop govt work ecosystem

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, the Ministerial Development Council held its meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, addressing a number of legislations, policies and initiatives to develop the government work ecosystem. The council discussed legislations regulating a number ...

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• 13 June

  Korean president receives Abdullah bin Zayed in Seoul

  

  SEOUL / WAM President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea has received HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in Seoul. Park Jin, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea was also present. During the meeting, president Yoon conveyed his greetings to UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin ...

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• 13 June

  Agda signs pact with Dihad to partner on humanitarian work

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (Agda) and Dihad Sustainable Humanitarian Foundation, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on educational, humanitarian training programmes and initiatives. The signing ceremony took place at Agda in Abu Dhabi, where the MoU was signed by Nickolay Mladenov, Director General of Agda, and Amb Dr Abdulsalam Al Madani, Roving ambassador ...

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• 13 June

  e& completes ‘Women in Leadership’ programme with Nokia, UN Women

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM e&, in partnership with Nokia and supported by UN Women, recently successfully concluded its first ‘Women in Leadership’ programme, solidifying its commitment to promoting gender diversity, empowering women and encouraging sustainable business practices. The programme is part of the Nokia-UN Women collaboration series. The closing event at e&’s Open Innovation Centre in Dubai marked a significant ...

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• 13 June

  Etihad partners with Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways is teaming up with Paramount Pictures to celebrate the theatrical release of the highly anticipated feature film Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. The next installment of the epic action franchise, written and directed by Christopher McQuarrie, will be released globally beginning July 12. Among other locations, the movie was shot in Abu ...

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• 13 June

  ‘Policy regulating local energy market will support UAE’s sustainable development’

  

  DUBAI / WAM Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, on Tuesday revealed the details of the policy regulating the market of energy services providers in the UAE that was approved earlier by the cabinet. Developed by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), the policy provides guidelines for the contractual framework amongst energy stakeholders ...

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• 13 June

  EAD issues decision to regulate recreational fishing in Abu Dhabi

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has issued Decision No (4) of 2023 of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of EAD, regarding the regulation of recreational fishing in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. This comes with the aim of supporting recreational fishing activities and promoting marine fishing sports in the emirate. The provisions ...

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• 13 June

  JetBlue, American to rework alliance after legal setback

  

  BLOOMBERG JetBlue Airways Corp and American Airlines Group Inc are seeking to keep components of their US Northeast operating alliance intact while winding down other elements, part of a high-stakes antitrust battle playing out in court. The airlines want to keep codeshare and loyalty agreements in place, but are willing to stop joint scheduling and sales, they said in a ...

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• 13 June

  Ashley’s Frasers buys $94million stake in online retailer AO World

  

  BLOOMBERG Frasers Group Plc has bought an 18.9% stake in online electronics retailer AO World Plc, as Mike Ashley’s retail empire keeps up its acquisitive streak. Frasers has spent £75 million ($94 million) on the stake as part of a strategic partnership with AO World after two years of talks, according to a statement. The deal will help Frasers expand ...

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