ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi is gearing up to showcase Agriscape 2017, an international exhibition dedicated to agricultural investments abroad and organised by the Abu Dhabi Food Security Alliance (ADFSA), in collaboration with the Food Security Centre – Abu Dhabi (FSCAD). The event is held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister ...
Read More »Etihad ESCO-DXB pact to boost energy efficiency at airport
Dubai / WAM Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO), a company owned by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), signed an agreement with Dubai Airports for the retrofitting of Terminals 1, 2 and 3 of Dubai International Airport (DXB), and the Dubai International Airport Hotel at Concourse B. According to the agreement, Etihad ESCO will offer the best practices that ...
Read More »VP honours graduates of ‘Masar Godolphin’
DUBAI / WAM Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on Wednesday honoured the first batch of Masar Godolphin programme at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council was also present on ...
Read More »Emirates to build world’s first Aviation X-Lab at Area 2071
Dubai / Emirates Business In the continued effort to achieve the vision of “UAE Centennial Plan 2071â€, Emirates airline and a consortium of industry partners are announcing a partnership to build the world’s first sector-wide Experimental (X) Lab to co-create the next era of human transportation at Area 2071. The Aviation X-Lab is a historic effort to host airlines, manufacturers, ...
Read More »Etisalat announces AED2.4bn Q3 profit
ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Etisalat Group on Wednesday announced its consolidated financial statement for the three months ending on September 30, 2017. The company’s consolidated net profit after Federal Royalty amounted to AED 2.4 billion, resulting in a net profit margin of 19% and increased year over year by 29%. The group consolidated revenues amounted to AED 12.9 billion, ...
Read More »FANR calls for strengthening nuclear export-import control
ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE’s Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has held the third National Workshop on Nuclear Export-Import Control Obligations in the UAE. Over 60 participants from local and international stakeholders, representing various government agencies, took part in the workshop to showcase their practices in terms of import-export control of Nuclear Material, Trigger List Items and Nuclear ...
Read More »ADX holds annual forum for listed firms
Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business As part of its efforts to strengthen communication channels and build strategic partnerships with listed companies, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the region’s leading financial market recently held its annual forum for its listed companies at the Rosewood hotel in Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. Later in the year, ADX will organise another forum ...
Read More »MOCCAE, DEWA ink deal to install solar carports
DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to install solar carports at the ministry’s building in Dubai. The MoU was signed during the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2017) organised by DEWA, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. These ...
Read More »Textile market in UAE valued at $17.5 billion annually
DUBAI / Emirates Business The Middle East continues to be a strong source of interest for international textiles suppliers, with increasing market demand stemming from the region for the latest in home and contract textiles. This was underlined at a media round table organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, to familiarise regional media and industry representatives about the advantages of ...
Read More »Gulfnav to boost maritime economy with new JV
DUBAI / WAM Dubai-based Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC, listed on the Dubai Financial Market under “GULFNAVâ€, continues its rapid commercial and performance success. Gulf Navigation has announced a potential strategic cooperation with Ali & Sons Marine Engineering Factory (ASMEF) in Abu Dhabi with the intention to establish a joint venture company in rendering services in the Oil & Gas, Offshore, ...
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