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UAE residents can fly electric aircraft from October
Abu Dhabi / WAM Come October, anyone living in the UAE can lease and fly an electric aircraft, provided they receive proper training, as per the Academy of Technical Training (ATT), standards....
View ArticleSix water projects in Yemen’s Red Sea Coast launched: UAE
RED SEA COAST / WAM The UAE, represented by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), implemented six water projects in six villages in Dhubab District on Yemen’s Red Sea Coast, adding to the number of villages...
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Abu Dhabi fund extends monetary support to Dar Zayed for Family Care
ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, extended a financial contribution to the talent centre at Dar Zayed...
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Emirates to launch second daily flight to London Stansted
DUBAI / Emirates Business Emirates on Tuesday announced the launch of a second daily flight from Dubai (DXB) to London Stansted (STN) starting July 1. The additional flight means that Emirates...
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Etihad, Saudi Airlines to build on existing codeshare partnership
RIYADH / WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi national flag carrier, Saudi Arabian Airlines, announced positive growth in traffic since their codeshare...
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Dubai leads Mideast in quality of living for 7th year
Dubai / Emirates Business Mercer, a global consulting leader in advancing health, wealth and careers, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, on Wednesday announced the...
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Aldar opens new expansion at AED1 billion Al Jimi Mall
Abu Dhabi / WAM Aldar Properties PJSC,Aldar, on Wednesday announced the official opening of Al Jimi Mall’s major expansion and outdoor retail park. The expansion to Al Ain’s first and favourite...
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UAE, Uzbekistan to explore trade partnership prospects
TASHKENT / WAM The third session of the Joint Economic Committee between the UAE and Uzbekistan was held in Tashkent, the Uzbek capital. The Committee was chaired by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri,...
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Etihad, Sky Prime sign engineering, training agreement
Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Etihad Aviation Group’s Engineering and Aviation Training divisions have both signed contracts to collaborate with Sky Prime, the largest private aviation operator in the...
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UAE offers aid to Yemen’s Mayoun island
Aden / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) distributed food aid to 140 poor and low-income families in the Yemeni island of Mayoun, as part of the effort to help provide basic necessities to the...
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dnata names new CEO for Asia Pacific region
Dubai / Emirates Business dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, announced the appointment of Dirk Goovaerts as the company’s Regional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Asia...
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Chronic kidney disease affects one in 10 people
Dubai / Emirates Business Celebrated every year on the second Thursday of March, World Kidney Day (WKD) is the global awareness campaign that aims at increasing awareness of the importance of our...
View ArticleDAE delivers 6 Boeing 787s to Gulf Air
DUBAI / WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd announced that it has completed the delivery of six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to Gulf Air based on an aircraft lease agreement that was signed in...
View ArticleNon-oil foreign merchandise trade through Abu Dhabi ports up 6.8%
Abu Dhabi / WAM The value of non-oil foreign merchandise trade through Abu Dhabi ports increased by 6.8% from AED156.2 billion in 2017 to AED166.9 billion in 2018, according to figures released Abu...
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Abu Dhabi Airports freezone cuts business setup fees by 65%
ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ) has reduced business setup costs by more than 65 percent, with the aim of improving customer satisfaction, enhancing its regional competitiveness...
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New vehicle testing, registration centre inaugurated in Al Quoz
Dubai / WAM Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), inaugrated Al Mutakamela Vehicle Testing and Registration...
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Dubai saves $33m in water, electricity consumption
DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) announced that its conservation programmes and initiatives over the past 10 years have achieved significant savings in electricity and water...
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Central Bank introduces loan scheme for Emiratis
ABU DHABI / WAM The Central Bank of the UAE, in cooperation with the UAE Banks Federation and national banks, has recently launched a national initiative under the name “National Loans Scheme”. This...
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DED launches 14 new business activities
DUBAI / WAM The Department of Economic Development (DED), in Dubai in co-operation with the UAE Ministry of Food Security, introduced 14 new business activities in the field of agricultural production...
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‘Zayed Al Khair Camp’ launched in Sukkur, Pakistan
Karachi / WAM The Sheikha Fatima Global Humanitarian Campaign launched ‘Zayed Al Khair Camp’ in Pakistan’s city of Sukkur to treat thousands of children and women, under the supervision of...
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