UAE News
12th Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge concludes with a 9-6 win for Zedan Polo
07 Nov 2016
Under the patronage of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the 12th edition of the prestigious Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge concluded today with an 9-6 win for Zedan Polo. Their valiant opponents in this final were Habtoor Polo, headed up by Mohammed Al Habtoor.
HRH Princess Haya presented the impressive Cartier trophy to the Zedan team patrons Amr Zedan and... Read More
HH Sheikh Mohammed attends Agha Khan Award for Architecture ceremony at Al Ain’s iconic Jahili Fort
07 Nov 2016
WAM--Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, attended the Prince Agha Khan Award for Engineering and Architecture ceremony, which was held on Sunday evening, at Jahili Fort in Al Ain.
The ceremony was also attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Eastern Region; H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin... Read More
Jafza participates in 19th ADIPEC to attract more oil and gas companies
07 Nov 2016
WAM -- Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), with its strong base of over 850 oil and gas powerhouses from 77 countries, is participating at the 19th edition of Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), in a bid to attract more oil and gas companies.
The event, which begins tomorrow at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, is being held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and is organised by the Global Energy... Read More
MoFAIC Under-Secretary receives copy of Chinese Ambassador's credentials
07 Nov 2016
WAM -- Mohammed Mir Abdullah Al Raisi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MoFAIC, has received in his office at the ministry, a copy of the credentials of Ni Jian, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China.
Al Raisi wished the Chinese Ambassador success in his efforts to boost co-operation between the UAE and China.
The Ambassador of China expressed his satisfaction at representing his country in the UAE, citing the prestigious... Read More
DIFC is now home to the first Equity Crowdfunding platform in the region
07 Nov 2016
WAM -- Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, today became home to the first Equity Crowdfunding platform in the region, Eureeca.it. It is the first multi-regulated global Equity Crowdfunding platform, and has over 12,000 investors from 42 countries. It enables entrepreneurs and high growth businesses to raise much needed expansion capital and create new partnerships for growth.
The firm’s investor network, that ranges from small scale and angel investors to institutional... Read More
Emaar Malls records 16% growth in net profit to AED 1.42 bn in first nine months of 2016
06 Nov 2016
WAM -- Emaar Malls, the shopping malls and retail business majority-owned by global property developer Emaar Properties, has recorded a net profit of AED 1.42 billion (US$ 387 million) during the first nine months (January to September) of 2016, an increase of 16 per cent over the same period last year at AED1.22 billion (US$ 332 million).
The total revenue for the first nine months of the year was AED 2.39 billion (US$ 651 million), which is 10 per cent higher than the revenue of AED... Read More
HH Mohamed Bin Zayed attends inaugural Abu Dhabi CEO Roundtable
06 Nov 2016
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today attended the inaugural Abu Dhabi CEO Roundtable, at which 20 of the world’s leading oil and gas companies gathered to discuss strategies for future growth and how to stay competitive in the evolving energy landscape.
The senior executives were invited to the roundtable, held at ADNOC’s headquarters in the UAE capital, by H.E. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber,... Read More
Etihad Airways extends digital reach; launches mobile Android app
06 Nov 2016
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has extended its digital reach with the introduction of a new mobile application for Android smartphones, enabling guests to manage their journeys with even greater ease.
The new mobile app is simple and enjoyable to use, providing comprehensive trip management and giving guests the information they need in a way that suits them. Guests can now organise their journeys directly on the app, which includes booking flights, checking in for... Read More
Dubai Future Accelerators programme hosts top-notch events and high profile visitors in October
06 Nov 2016
WAM-- The Dubai Future Accelerators programme held several masterclasses and events in October, featuring successful high-profile experts, at its headquarters in Jumeirah Emirates Towers Offices.
The Dubai Future Accelerators is an intensive 12-week programme that pairs top companies and cutting-edge entrepreneurs with powerful partners in Dubai to create breakthrough solutions together. It explores and develops the technologies of the future and employs them to resolve problems and... Read More
MENA's first carbon capture utilisation and storage project now on stream in Abu Dhabi
06 Nov 2016
WAM -- The first commercial-scale carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) facility in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is now operational and aims to sequester up to 800,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO?) per year, it was announced on Saturday.
Developed by Abu Dhabi’s Carbon Capture Company Al Reyadah, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, the project harnesses CO? emitted by a major Abu... Read More
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