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FNC gets 372 applications for national elections in 3 days
ABU DHABI / WAM The third day for the registration of applications for the Federal National Council (FNC) elections saw 84 applications, taking the figure to 372 in three days, including 133 from...
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Dubai villa sales rise 35%
DUBAI / Emirates Business Dubai recorded a 5 percent drop in apartment transactions during the first quarter of 2019, while villa sales in the emirate are up by 35 percent, according to data in...
View ArticleOrder of Zayed of special significance, says Indian official
NEW DELHI / WAM The Indian government has said the UAE’s highest civil decoration, the Order of Zayed, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi would ceremonially receive in Abu Dhabi on his visit later this...
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4th package of objectives for Ajman Vision 2021 adopted
AJMAN / WAM HH Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Ajman Executive Council, has directed the local government to strengthen efforts and turn objectives into a...
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ITC to add 40 new buses in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI / WAM The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) in Abu Dhabi has announced the addition of 40 new buses for Abu Dhabi’s residents and visitors starting from October 11, as part of its endeavour...
View ArticleWorkshop on ‘women’s political engagement’ held
Abu Dhabi / WAM The General Women’s Union (GWU) organised a workshop titled, “Reinforcing Women Political Engagement”, at the Abu Dhabi Women’s Club under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint...
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500,000 people expected to arrive in Dubai in coming days
DUBAI / WAM Travel is expected to reach an all-time high in the upcoming weeks for Emirates Airlines, as the carrier expects yet another busy period with travellers arriving into Dubai after the...
View ArticleDewa host sponsor of 24th World Energy Congress
DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) announced that it will be the host sponsor of the 24th World Energy Congress (WEC), which will be held fr- om September 9 to12 in Abu Dhabi,...
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UAE medical tourism sales rise 5.5% to AED12b in 2018
Dubai / WAM Medical tourism sales in the UAE increased 5.5 percent year-over-year to reach AED12.1 billion in 2018, with growth supported by several government-led initiatives and the rising number of...
View ArticleAmendment of cabinet decision on excise tax, goods announced
Dubai / WAM In order to direct efforts towards reducing the negative effects of harmful consumption patterns, the Ministry of Finance announced the details of the amendment of Cabinet Resolution No....
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UAE rejects allegations on its stance on Aden developments
NEW YORK / WAM The United Arab Emirates has expressed its regret and categorical rejection of allegations it is facing in light of ongoing developments in Aden, affirming its firm stance as a...
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Taqa says July oil output from Kurdistan exceeds 1m barrels
ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (Taqa) announced that its subsidiary, Taqa Atrush BV (Taqa Iraq), has set a new production record from the Atrush oil field in the Kurdistan...
View ArticleFujairah heavy residue stocks dip first time in three weeks
FUJAIRAH / WAM Fujairah’s stockpiles of heavy distillates and residues declined for the first time in three weeks on signs of additional demand amid higher prices at competing ports, according to data...
View ArticleADIB UK provides AED120m funding to acquire Centrica HQ
ABU DHABi / WAM Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank in the UK (ADIB UK) has provided financing for the Bank of London and the Middle East (BLME) to acquire a AED120 million Grade A office building in Edinburgh,...
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Abu Dhabi unveils ‘community engagement program’
ABU DHABi / WAM A new initiative to engage the Abu Dhabi community with solving social challenges has been launched today by the Authority of Social Contribution, Ma’an. Beginning from September,...
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58% growth in travel bookings to Ireland from UAE: dnata
Dubai / WAM Travel from the UAE to the island of Ireland has seen strong growth from January 01 until June 30, 2019, based on travel statistics released by dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest-standing...
View ArticleDewa keen to boost ties with Chinese firms
DUBAI / WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) received Li Xuhang, Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai. Al Tayer...
View ArticleUAE participates in WTO dispute proceedings
GENEVA / WAM The United Arab Emirates is participating in dispute adjudication proceedings through the World Trade Organisation Dispute (WTO) Settlement Body during meetings being convened from August...
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Adnoc awards AED13.2bn in ‘smart procurement’ contracts
ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) announced on Wednesday the award of multi-billion-dollar contracts for the procurement of casing and tubing as it drives value through its...
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FTA begins procedures on updated excise goods
ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has begun carrying out procedures related to implementing the latest Cabinet decision on excise goods, excise tax rates, and the method of calculating...
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