UAE, Kuwait non-oil trade surges 87% in ten years

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Non-oil foreign trade between the UAE and Kuwait has grown 87% over the past ten years to reach AED43 billion by the end of 2022, compared to AED23.3 billion in 2013, according to preliminary data issued by the UAE’s Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC). The FCSC data showed total trade between the two countries ...

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Masdar makes investment in one of world’s largest geothermal players

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Masdar, a leading global clean energy company, has announced a strategic investment in Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE), one of the largest geothermal players worldwide. This marks Masdar’s entry into the geothermal energy sector, in the world’s second-largest geothermal market. Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Chairman Masdar, said, “Achieving ...

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UAE, Algeria discuss ways to enhance cooperation

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; and Ahmed Zeghdar, Algerian Minister of Industry, have discussed prospects for enhancing cooperation between the two countries, especially in the economic, industrial and commercial sectors. In a meeting between HH Sheikh Abdullah and Zeghdar in Abu Dhabi, they reviewed several ...

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Dubai records AED10b realty deals in 7 days

  Dubai / WAM According to the Dubai Land Department (DLD) weekly report, there were 3,267 real estate and property deals conducted in Dubai during the week ending February 24, with a total value of AED10 billion. Of these transactions, 168 plots were sold for AED1.26 billion, while 2,230 apartments and villas were sold for AED5.14 billion. The top three ...

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Unit 3 of Barakah nuclear plant begins commercial operations

Abu Dhabi / WAM Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) announced that its operating and maintenance subsidiary Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), has commenced commercial operations of Unit 3 of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi. As the third unit to be delivered in three consecutive years, this major accomplishment adds a further 1,400 megawatts (MW) ...

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UAE, Kuwait trade soars to 87% to AED43b in 10 years

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Non-oil foreign trade between the UAE and Kuwait has grown 87 percent over the past ten years to reach AED43 billion by the end of 2022, compared to AED23.3 billion in 2013, according to preliminary data issued by the UAE’s Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC). The FCSC data showed that the total trade between ...

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Sheikha Fatima directs treatment for Syrian quake victims in UAE hospitals

  Abu Dhabi / WAM HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and Honourary President of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), has directed to arrange medical treatment for a number of Syrian earthquake victims, including children, in the UAE hospitals. ...

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Expo Centre Sharjah wraps up ‘Paper One Show’ on high note

Sharjah / WAM Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) wrapped up the eighth edition of Paper One Show on a high note. The exhibition managed to cement its leading position as one of the key regional events specialised in the paper industry. The event’s eighth edition – organised by Al-Furat Fair Organiser and supported by Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) ...

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ALC to take part in New Delhi World Book Fair 2023

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced its participation at the 31st edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair, which will be held from February 25 to March 5. The fair, a key cultural platform among international book ...

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Team Abu Dhabi ready to ride UIM F1H2O World Championship in Indonesia

  ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Team Abu Dhabi is all set for another title battle as UIM F1H2O World Championship launches its new season on Tuba Lake in Kopiko, Indonesia on Saturday. On Friday, the Emirati team began the journey of defending the championship title with the first round launched in a variety of qualifying phases. At the end ...

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