Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Abu Dhabi Airports announced the appointment of Maureen Bannerman as the company’s new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) effective from January 2. A highly accomplished leader and seasoned professional with over 20 years’ experience primarily within the aviation industry, Bannerman has joined Abu Dhabi Airports following a successful tenure as Chief Executive Officer and Managing ...
Read More »VP awards Mansour bin Zayed Mohammed bin Rashid’s Scarf
ABU DHABI / WAM In the presence of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has bestowed the ceremonial Mohammed bin Rashid’s Scarf upon HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the ...
Read More »DP World sees greenest-ever year at Southampton port
Dubai / WAM DP World’s container terminal at Southampton enjoyed its greenest-ever year in 2022 after delivering a 55% reduction in net carbon emissions from its fleet and installations. DP World, the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, runs the UK’s most advanced logistics hubs: two deep water ports at Southampton and London Gateway with access to ...
Read More »UAE golden visas issued in all categories rose to 79,617 in 2022: GDRFA
Dubai / WAM The number of golden visas issued in all categories increased to 79,617 in 2022, up from 47,150 in 2021, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) said. The year ended on a high-note, completing millions of transactions and providing customers with high-quality smart services. The GDRFA also received a number of local ...
Read More »CBUAE issues new guidance on anti-money laundering
Abu Dhabi / WAM The central bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued new guidance on anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) for licensed financial institutions (LFIs) including banks, finance companies, exchange houses and insurance companies, agents and brokers. The guidance, which comes into effect immediately, will assist LFIs’ understanding of risks and effective implementation of ...
Read More »ADGM publishes healthcare regulations
Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has issued the ADGM Healthcare Regulations 2022, which adopt the Abu Dhabi onshore healthcare legislation, including the regulations, rules, standards, guidance and circulars for healthcare operators and professionals issued by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DoH) into ADGM’s legislative framework. As a result of this adoption, ADGM’s Registration Authority ...
Read More »Borouge materials selected for Cairo metro infrastructure works
Abu Dhabi / WAM Borouge Plc announced on Wednesday that its block polypropylene (PP-B) materials have been selected by the consultant and contractor of the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) works to manufacture drainage pipelines of the third line of the Greater Cairo Metro project in Egypt. Through the partnership, Borouge will provide its materials to Egyptian German Industrial Corporate ...
Read More »Rising costs, stiff competition cloud outlook for Sainsbury
Bloomberg Higher food and payroll costs are weighing on J Sainsbury Plc, squeezing the British grocer as it tries to hold down prices for cash-strapped shoppers. The supermarket chain’s shares fell as much as 3% in London even after it reported strong Christmas sales and said profit will be at the higher end of a previously guided range. That’s ...
Read More »Flights delayed across US after FAA system outage
Bloomberg The failure of a key pilot notification system operated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) disrupted air travel in the US early on Wednesday morning, with United Airlines Holdings Inc. temporarily grounding flights to all destinations. Scores of passengers due to fly domestically reported delays on social media, and there was no estimate available for the restoration of ...
Read More »Garuda Indonesia leads list of world’s most on-time airlines
Bloomberg As Covid-19 pandemic restrictions are eased and airlines rebuild flight capacity, the performance of the world’s carriers is again falling under the scrutiny of analysts and passengers alike. So which airlines are whizzing people around the world on time? And which are the laggards of the skies? The most punctual global airline of 2022 was Garuda Indonesia, according to ...
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