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z Bloomberg Discount clothing chain Primark is betting that opening more and bigger stores will drive sales gains, bucking a trend in which competitors are scaling back their bricks-and-mortar presence. The apparel brand, owned by Associated British Foods Plc (AB Foods), expects new stores in the US and Europe to propel sales for the full year. The strategy runs counter ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The governments of the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have welcomed the response by the Legitimate Government of Yemen and the Southern Transitional Council, on the Kingdom’s call for dialogue, saying it is “a major and positive step” towards ending the recent crisis in the governorates of Aden, Abyan and Shabwa. The ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The upcoming 24th World Energy Conference 2019 will crown Abu Dhabi’s efforts to face the challenges of the global energy sector and shape a brighter future, as well as become the world’s energy capital, according to Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry. During an interview with the Emirates News Agency ...

SHARJAH / WAM As part of its charitable and humanitarian projects within the UAE and abroad from 2008-2018, Sharjah Charity International (SCI), spent AED2.5 billion in past decade on aid packages for underprivileged citizens and residents in UAE, payments for orphans, and the implementation of projects in some 110 developing countries across the world. This was documented in a report ...

DUBAI / WAM The upcoming sixth edition of the World Green Economy Summit (WGES 2019), will showcase innovation, as well as the key achievements realised by the UAE to push forward its transformation to a green economy. The event will take place on October 20-21 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh ...

Bloomberg Saudi Arabia’s King Salman dismissed Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih and replaced him with one of his sons, putting a royal family member in charge of oil policy in the world’s largest crude exporter for the first time. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, a longtime top Energy Ministry official, is an older half-brother to the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Analysts ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), and the Abu Dhabi General Services Company Musanada have begun construction works on a link road between the Shah Gas Field and the Mezairaa area at an estimated value of AED158.4 million. In a statement, the ITC said that the construction of the Shah Field-Mezairaa link road project, spread over an ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM), is currently carrying out an internal roads and infrastructure project in Al Bahyah, at a cost of AED311 million. As part of the cooperation with its strategic partners, the municipality said it closed Swimming Pool No.1 in Al Bahyah on September 1, as its location is included in the area covered by ...

Dubai / WAM The Dar Al Ber Society Ras Al Khaimah branch announced that it had assisted 686 students to continue their education in public and private schools, colleges, institutes and universities. During the academic year 2018-2019, the charitable association paid the tuition fees of the students, which amounted to AED2,585,900. Ali Al Shehhi, Director of Dar Al Ber branch ...

Dubai / WAM Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that development projects implemented across the UAE are chiefly aimed at ensuring the highest quality of life for all citizens and visitors. The projects aim to achieve the highest standards in accordance with global best practices. ...