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ABU DHABI / WAM In a bid to support the UAE’s national economy, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, has facilitated business deals worth AED16.5 billion for UAE companies over the last 10 years to implement ADFD-funded projects in developing countries. Capitalising on its close relations with developing countries, the Fund has ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), announced on Monday, that it has expanded its In-Country Value (ICV), Programme by appointing a group of six additional third-party certifying bodies who will be responsible for verifying and measuring suppliers’ ICV performance, bringing the total number of the Program’s certifying bodies to 12, from six. The signing ceremony ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE is preparing to launch the fourth Federal National Council (FNC), elections, which will complete the country’s process of empowerment, political participation and comprehensive development, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The upcoming elections will ensure a positive electoral experience, with the aim to raise the level of female ...

BUENOS AIRES / WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the opening of a representative office in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as part of its efforts to strengthen its presence in Latin America. The Argentina office, Dubai Chamber’s third Latin America office, will be tasked with identifying new business opportunities in the market that offer potential for Dubai Chamber ...

Dubai / WAM Emirates has resumed its operations to Zagreb for summer, serving the route until October 26. Its partner airline, flydubai will then begin to operate during the winter season. The strategic partnership between both airlines ensures capacity is deployed to best serve customer demand. Flight EK 129 will depart Dubai at 8:30 am and arrive in Zagreb at ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, announced that it will launch a refreshed events website as part of its strategy to increase attendance at a range of Abu Dhabi-based events in 2019 and beyond. The rebranded website, called Abu Dhabi Calendar, aims to attract greater levels of web traffic with ...

abu dhabi / wam Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, Mariam Hareb Almheiri, Minister of State for Food Security, opened the 6th edition of the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA), in Abu Dhabi, in the ...

Bloomberg South Korean President Moon Jae-in urged Kim Jong-un to heed calls to return to the negotiating table after talks broke down between the North Korean leader and President Donald Trump. “I expect North Korea to respond to efforts made by South Korea and the US,” Moon said during a meeting with his senior advisers in Seoul. Moon is expected ...

Bloomberg More than 200 Chinese ships have been spotted near the Philippine-occupied Thitu Island in the South China Sea since the start of the year, triggering a diplomatic protest from the Philippines. The fishing vessels stationed near the disputed island are likely part of China’s sea militia, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesman Salvador Panelo said at a briefing on Monday, ...

Bloomberg China and New Zealand signed agreements on eliminating double taxation and tax avoidance as the two countries look to shore up relations following a series of incidents that cast doubt on the strength of their economic partnership. President Xi Jinping welcomed New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, with the two ...