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ABU DHABI, 8th January, 2020 (WAM) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said it was closely following regional developments, and reaffirmed the importance of de-escalating current tensions. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry stressed the importance of dialogue and political solutions in the current situation. It …

ABU DHABI, 7th January, 2020 (WAM) The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, signed today, an agreement with Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions and Benefits Fund, ADRPBF, to improve the pension offering of ADNOC’s UAE national employees, the majority of which are based at onshore and offshore operational sites. The signing …

ABU DHABI, 7th January, 2020 (WAM) Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company, ADNEC, and Tawazun Economic Council in cooperation with the Supreme Command of …

ABU DHABI, 6th January, 2020 (WAM) The UAE Cabinet has approved the issuance of a five-year multi-entry tourist visa for all nationalities visiting the country. The decision was made during the Cabinet’s first meeting during 2020 the Year of Preparation, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, …

ABU DHABI, 30th December, 2019 (WAM) The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company, ADNEC, has announced the opening of online registration for exhibitors, media professionals and visitors to participate in the fourth edition of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference, UMEX, and Simulation and Training Exhibition and Conference, SimTEX, and the …

ABU DHABI, 22nd December, 2019 (WAM) Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwaiti flag carrier, Kuwait Airways, have signed a codeshare partnership on selected services on bookings effective 22nd December 2019, for travel from 5th January 2020. According to a statement by Etihad airways, the …

ABU DHABI, 22nd December, 2019 (WAM) Developing the sustainable finance agenda in Abu Dhabi is at the heart of a new agreement recently signed by Abu Dhabi Global Market, ADGM, and the Authority of Social Contribution, Ma’an. The two organisations agreed to collaborate across multiple areas of work, in an …

DUBAI, 22nd December, 2019 (WAM) The UAE federal export credit company, Etihad Credit Insurance, ECI, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the Export Credit Guarantee Agency of Oman, Credit Oman, to enhance trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. The signing took place during the 10th AMAN …

AJMAN, 21st December, 2019 (WAM) H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Emiri Decree No. 10 of 2019, passing the Ajman Government General Budget for the fiscal year 2020. The value of the budget (without deficit) totals AED1.752 billion. According to …

SHARJAH, 21st December 2019 (WAM) H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the closing ceremony of the second edition of the Sharjah Film Platform on Saturday evening, held at the old city of Sharjah. The ceremony began with the arrival of …