‘We salute sacrifice of martyrs’ mothers’

Abu Dhabi / WAM The celebration of Emirati Women’s Day reflects the UAE leadership’s profound belief in the contributions of women and their role in the country’s development, said HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region. In a statement to mark the day, Sheikh Hamdan said that since the establishment of the UAE ...

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Libya’s crude production suffers setback as more fields halt output

Bloomberg Two more oil fields in Libya are being closed after an armed group took over pipelines to both deposits, further disrupting the OPEC nation’s plan to boost crude production. El Feel, or Elephant, stopped production, Wessam Al-Messmari, an office manager for the Petroleum Facilities Guard that is protecting the field, said Sunday by phone. State-run National Oil Corp. declared ...

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Malaysia to promote halal products at Dubai expo

DUBAI / WAM Exporters from Malaysia, the world’s largest producer and exporter of Halal food products, are going to showcase the country’s multi-billion dollar Halal industry, that last year recorded $9.79 billion worth of Halal exports worldwide, at the 9th edition of the Halal Expo Dubai to be held on September 18 and 19 at the Roda Al Bustan Hotel ...

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EMAC keen to work with regional entities to boost maritime industry

DUBAI / WAM The Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC) last week met with senior executives in two key meetings in Fujairah, as part of its commitment to work with key industry bodies in the region’s maritime sector. In the first meeting, the EMAC delegation discussed boosting cooperation with Port of Fujairah General Manager, Captain Mousa Murad, and Harbour Master, Captain ...

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First Emirati-French business summit in September

Dubai / Emirates Business The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with the French Business Council in Dubai & Northern Emirates, will host the “First Emirati – French Business Engagement Summit” on September 25, 2017, as part of efforts to create an environment conducive to growth of trade & investment between the two sides. “More than 200 CEOs and ...

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TCA Abu Dhabi woos GCC tourists with ‘border initiative’

ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) launched a 45-day promotional push at the UAE-Saudi Arabia border with a selection of hotels, resorts, attractions and the emirate’s entertainment destination of Yas Island to capitalise on an unprecedented surge in tourist arrivals from Saudi Arabia and neighbouring GCC countries during the summer and the ...

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Women account for 70% of nationals in banking sector

SHARJAH / WAM The representation of Emirati women among the national workforce in the banking sector of the UAE stands at 70 percent, among the highest of any sector in the country, according to Jamal Al Jasmi, General Manager of the Emirates Institute for Bankingand Financial Studies, EIBFS. Al Jasmi said the rise of the country’s women is a result ...

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Emirati women constitute 61% of Masdar workforce

Abu Dhabi / WAM On the occasion of the Emirati Women’s Day, Masdar’s Executive Director of Sustainability and Brand, Dr Nawal Al Hosany has praised the role of the UAE’s esteemed leadership in placing an emphasis on the empowerment of women, inspired by the legacy of the late founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. “Since the establishment of ...

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Sheikha Fatima lauds women’s role in UAE’s journey of progress

Abu Dhabi / WAM HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, has congratulated Emirati women during this year’s annual celebration of Emirati Women’s Day, under the slogan, ‘Women are Partners in Giving’, in appreciation of their giving and the ...

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